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202345 minGdocumentary

The Flaghoisters

202345 minGdocumentary

Three filmmakers traveled across Drenthe to gather stories from people who hoist the regional flag and reflect on their identity.

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Okki Poortvliet,

Hans van der Werf

Synopsis

Three filmmakers traveled across Drenthe to gather stories from people who hoist the regional flag and reflect on their identity.

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Vera Vosdirector

Okki Poortvliet

Okki Poortvlietdirector

Hans van der Werfdirector

Synopsis

Okki Poortvliet, Hans van der Werf, and Vera Vos travel across Drenthe, a region in the north of the Netherlands. They gather stories from residents who hoist the flag of Drenthe. The documentary features perspectives on regional identity and the divide between rural life and urban dwellers. It addresses issues like the loss of a local language and the comfort of village safety. The film runs for 45 minutes and was released in 2023.

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