Hold Back the Sea

1961 0h 30m NL

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Holland is threatened from all sides by water. The film tells about the creation of Holland millions of years ago, the history and methods of land reclamation in the last five centuries. The film sets the everlasting struggle of its inhabitants against the sea in a clear perspective, combining prints, animation and traditional photography.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George Sluizer
Writers: George Sluizer
Languages: Dutch
Countries: Netherlands

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Olga Servaas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0240669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

George Sluizer directs. Olga Servaas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Netherlands. Dialogue in Dutch.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
265 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Olga Servaas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt0240669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.