The Sensitive Plate
De gevoelige plaat
Synopsis
The Sensitive Plate consists of 1250 filmed black-and-white photo portraits made between 1913-1969 by the Amsterdam photo studio Merkelbach, ran by father and daughter Jakobus and Mies Merkelbach. The sequence of faces is interrupted only by the year in which the photos were taken. In this chronology, each year consists of one minute of film time. Each photo is displayed for two seconds; 57 years are displayed in 57 minutes.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kees Hin
- Original Title
- De gevoelige plaat
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kees Hin
Department Leadership Roster
Kees Hin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sensitive Plate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sensitive Plate
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What is The Sensitive Plate about?
The Sensitive Plate consists of 1250 filmed black-and-white photo portraits made between 1913-1969 by the Amsterdam photo studio Merkelbach, ran by father and daughter Jakobus and Mies Merkelbach. The sequence of faces is interrupted only by the year in which the photos were taken. In this chronology, each year consists of one minute of film time. Each photo is displayed for two seconds; 57 years are displayed in 57 minutes.
Who directed The Sensitive Plate?
The Sensitive Plate was directed by Kees Hin.
Who stars in The Sensitive Plate?
The principal cast of The Sensitive Plate includes Not specified.
When was The Sensitive Plate released and how long is it?
The Sensitive Plate was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 58m.