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201955 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Long River Slides

201955 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ferry Heijne walks along the waterfront, engaging with individuals whose personal stories are intertwined with the sounds of brass band punk music.

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Ferry Heijne walks along the waterfront, engaging with individuals whose personal stories are intertwined with the sounds of brass band punk music.

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Sanne Roversdirector

Ferry Heijne

Ferry Heijnecast

Rodaan Al Galidicast

Diderik Everscast

Gideon Bijlsmacast

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Ferry Heijne walks along the waterfront, meeting individuals who share their personal stories. Heijne, the frontman of the band De Kift, combines these narratives with the sounds of brass band punk. The film, directed by Sanne Rovers, runs for 55 minutes and captures moments of sadness and connection. It presents music as a backdrop to the experiences of those he encounters, reflecting on the human condition through art and storytelling.

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