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202371 min12documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dutch Colonial Traces

202371 min12documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nearly 10% of the Dutch population has Indonesian ancestry, reflecting the deep historical ties between the Netherlands and Indonesia.

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Reda van der Putten

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Nearly 10% of the Dutch population has Indonesian ancestry, reflecting the deep historical ties between the Netherlands and Indonesia.

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Reda van der Puttendirector

Hans Goedkoop

Hans Goedkoopwriter

Hans Goedkoop

Hans Goedkoopcast

Paul van Gorcum

Paul van Gorcumcast

Frauke Niezencast

Synopsis

Amersfoort's streets echo with stories of the Dutch East Indies. "Dutch Colonial Traces" reveals that nearly 10% of the Dutch population has Indonesian ancestry. The film features personal narratives and cultural legacies from over 400 years of colonial history. Interviews and archival footage illustrate how these connections have influenced contemporary Dutch society and identity. Directed by Reda van der Putten, the film runs for 71 minutes.

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