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198315 minPGdoc-short

7.3/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

The Netherlands

198315 minPGdoc-short

7.3/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Aerial views capture the Dutch countryside and modern society in a 15-minute film directed by Bert Haanstra in 1983 for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Historical Events

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Rodrigo Susarte

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Aerial views capture the Dutch countryside and modern society in a 15-minute film directed by Bert Haanstra in 1983 for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Rodrigo Susartedirector

Germán Maggioriwriter

Anastasia Ayazi de Marchiwriter

Luis Barraleswriter

Itziar Ituño

Itziar Ituñocast

Synopsis

Bert Haanstra captures the Dutch countryside in aerial views for a film commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Released in 1983, it runs for 15 minutes. The short presents various aspects of modern Dutch society and reflects on historical architecture and customs. Haanstra's work reveals a blend of tradition and contemporary life in the Netherlands during the early 1980s. The film targets an international audience, offering insights into the country's cultural heritage.

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