The Raft
Het vlot
Synopsis
An intimate account of a thousand kilometer journey on a river in the Northeast of Brazil on a self-made raft carrying a small household including two children. The raft is the means of transport since time immemorial and the journey to the town of Teresina lasts about a month. Life in slow-motion, with fleeting encounters along the banks. When the family arrives in Teresina, the merchandise is sold, the raft dismanteld, branch by branch, leaf by leaf.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sluizer
- Original Title
- Het vlot
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Sluizer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sluizer
George Sluizer
Department Leadership Roster
George Sluizer
Editor
George Sluizer
Director
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What is The Raft about?
An intimate account of a thousand kilometer journey on a river in the Northeast of Brazil on a self-made raft carrying a small household including two children. The raft is the means of transport since time immemorial and the journey to the town of Teresina lasts about a month. Life in slow-motion, with fleeting encounters along the banks. When the family arrives in Teresina, the merchandise is sold, the raft dismanteld, branch by branch, leaf by leaf.
Who directed The Raft?
The Raft was directed by George Sluizer.
Who stars in The Raft?
The principal cast of The Raft includes Not specified.
When was The Raft released and how long is it?
The Raft was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 29m.