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266 minPGdocumentaryWorth an evening
6.6/ 10(19 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

A 34-hour version of the film will be projected silently at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam from September 12, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

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What Critics Say

Steve McQueen’s four-hour-plus documentary, with commentary of life in the Dutch city during the second world war set to images from the present, feels more like a gallery installation.
February 10, 2024
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Why Watch

  • See modern Amsterdam alongside its wartime history
  • Find out about the Nazi occupation's impact on the Netherlands
  • Meet director Steve McQueen's ambitious vision

Did You Know

  • Occupied City premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2023.
  • The film has a runtime of 266 minutes.
  • A 34-hour version will be shown at the Rijksmuseum from 12 September 2025.
  • The film received a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews.

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World War II historyAmsterdam cultureDocumentary enthusiasts
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Who directed the documentary Occupied City?

Occupied City was directed and produced by Steve McQueen.

When was Occupied City released in the United States?

Occupied City was released in the United States on 25 December 2023.

What is the duration of the documentary Occupied City?

Occupied City has a duration of 266 minutes.

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