Duutsers
Synopsis
How was the Second World War experienced in Rouveen, Overijssel? This Orthodox Christian village near Staphorst was self-sufficient during the war. And largely isolated from the outside world. The last eyewitnesses of the war, the children of that time, are now all very old. In the Duutsers, residents of the Overijssel village of Rouveen talk movingly openly about their war memories to fellow villager and filmmaker Geertjan Lassche. Their stories are interspersed with historical video fragments and photos from the past. This is how an honest child's view of growing up in a rural village unfolds. How did the war come to the village? Who is that stranger in the village in front of them, that German? And in what those of other strangers? When does unrest arise, and unrest in fear of hatred? What about the Jewish labor camps in the village and how did they view the Canadian liberators?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geertjan Lassche
- Original Score
- Jan Kooiker
- Original Title
- Duutsers
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- EO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geertjan Lassche
Jan Kooiker
Stefan Kamp, Geertjan Lassche
Dorine Dieleman
Department Leadership Roster
Geertjan Lassche
Director
Stefan Kamp
Editor
Geertjan Lassche
Editor
Dorine Dieleman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Duutsers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duutsers
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What is Duutsers about?
How was the Second World War experienced in Rouveen, Overijssel? This Orthodox Christian village near Staphorst was self-sufficient during the war. And largely isolated from the outside world. The last eyewitnesses of the war, the children of that time, are now all very old. In the Duutsers, residents of the Overijssel village of Rouveen talk movingly openly about their war memories to fellow villager and filmmaker Geertjan Lassche. Their stories are interspersed with historical video fragments and photos from the past. This is how an honest child's view of growing up in a rural village unfolds. How did the war come to the village? Who is that stranger in the village in front of them, that German? And in what those of other strangers? When does unrest arise, and unrest in fear of hatred? What about the Jewish labor camps in the village and how did they view the Canadian liberators?
Who directed Duutsers?
Duutsers was directed by Geertjan Lassche.
Who stars in Duutsers?
The principal cast of Duutsers includes Not specified.
When was Duutsers released and how long is it?
Duutsers was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Duutsers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duutsers was composed by Jan Kooiker.