By the Dike Sluice
Am Siel
Synopsis
In his first film, Peter Nestler gives voice to an old floodgate. A nearby village, its inhabitants, wooden posts and twisted willow rods are presented from this unusual perspective. The floodgate ponders the fisher boats coming home from the sea along the shipping channel which is fed at low tide by a small river.
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- Director
- Peter Nestler
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Nestler, Kurt Ulrich, Marianne Beutler
- Original Title
- Am Siel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Nestler
Peter Nestler, Kurt Ulrich, Marianne Beutler
Peter Nestler, Kurt Ulrich
Peter Nestler, Kurt Ulrich
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Nestler
Director
Peter Nestler
Writer
Peter Nestler
Editor
Kurt Ulrich
Writer
Kurt Ulrich
Editor
Marianne Beutler
Writer
Peter Nestler
Director of Photography
Kurt Ulrich
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Dike Sluice
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What is By the Dike Sluice about?
In his first film, Peter Nestler gives voice to an old floodgate. A nearby village, its inhabitants, wooden posts and twisted willow rods are presented from this unusual perspective. The floodgate ponders the fisher boats coming home from the sea along the shipping channel which is fed at low tide by a small river.
Who directed By the Dike Sluice?
By the Dike Sluice was directed by Peter Nestler.
Who stars in By the Dike Sluice?
The principal cast of By the Dike Sluice includes Robert Wolfgang Schnell.
When was By the Dike Sluice released and how long is it?
By the Dike Sluice was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 13m.