The Eye Above the Well
Het oog boven de put
Synopsis
A poetic depiction of life and ritual in the south Indian state of Kerala. We see how knowledge is passed down from generation to generation: within the family, through the village economy, and especially from teachers to students. Performance footage shows how song, dance, martial arts, and religion constitute the building blocks of a culture.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDb (Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johan van der Keuken
- Screenplay & Story
- Johan van der Keuken
- Original Title
- Het oog boven de put
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Fonds voor de Nederlandse Film, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johan van der Keuken
Johan van der Keuken
Department Leadership Roster
Johan van der Keuken
Director
Johan van der Keuken
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eye Above the Well
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What is The Eye Above the Well about?
A poetic depiction of life and ritual in the south Indian state of Kerala. We see how knowledge is passed down from generation to generation: within the family, through the village economy, and especially from teachers to students. Performance footage shows how song, dance, martial arts, and religion constitute the building blocks of a culture.
Who directed The Eye Above the Well?
The Eye Above the Well was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
Who stars in The Eye Above the Well?
The principal cast of The Eye Above the Well includes Not specified.
When was The Eye Above the Well released and how long is it?
The Eye Above the Well was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.