Welcome to Life, Little Love
Welkom in het leven, lieve kleine
Synopsis
A self-portrait of the Van der Elsken family, with his heavily pregnant wife Gerda in the lead role. She is expecting their second child, and Van der Elsken portrays her in a kind of free cinema style in her everyday surroundings, in the living room of their house in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The film is also a portrait of the energetic life of this neighbourhood, of which the Van der Elskens are an integral part.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed van der Elsken
- Original Title
- Welkom in het leven, lieve kleine
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed van der Elsken
Department Leadership Roster
Ed van der Elsken
Director
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What is Welcome to Life, Little Love about?
A self-portrait of the Van der Elsken family, with his heavily pregnant wife Gerda in the lead role. She is expecting their second child, and Van der Elsken portrays her in a kind of free cinema style in her everyday surroundings, in the living room of their house in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The film is also a portrait of the energetic life of this neighbourhood, of which the Van der Elskens are an integral part.
Who directed Welcome to Life, Little Love?
Welcome to Life, Little Love was directed by Ed van der Elsken.
Who stars in Welcome to Life, Little Love?
The principal cast of Welcome to Life, Little Love includes Not specified.
When was Welcome to Life, Little Love released and how long is it?
Welcome to Life, Little Love was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 37m.