Taming the Floods (1999) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Taming the Floods about?
Taming the Floods is a documentary. Taming the Floods fulfills the dream of the landscape architect Jan Dijkstra: he can design an area in Poland that is regularly flooded by the river. Dijkstra wants to create a large nature reserve where people no longer have any influence: an area where the river can run its course and wolves can be set free. The fanatical landscape architect however does not bear in mind the needs of the local people. His younger colleague David is eventually sent to Poland to get things organised. Taming the Floods is a mixture of documentary and feature in which all the scenes are borrowed from situations which really happen or have happened. Alongside actors, roles are played by the local people, including farmers and a priest.
When was Taming the Floods released?
Taming the Floods was released in 1999.
How long is Taming the Floods?
Taming the Floods has a runtime of 70 minutes.
What genre is Taming the Floods?
Taming the Floods is classified as Society.