The Street
De straat
Synopsis
The film De straat (The Street) opens with scenes of a protest in a street. Right after, we see aerial views of a busy highway. The narrator's words say it all: 'The street has become nothing more than a highway – a movement machine, as Le Corbusier called it. The heart of the city, the street, has turned into nothing but a space for traffic.' The car has ruined both the street and community life, and the footage hits this message home. Shots of Belgian cities overrun by cars and trucks are mixed with peaceful clips of Italian towns, where kids spend their whole day playing outside. In short, the film is a powerful critique of motorized traffic in our cities
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jef Cornelis
- Screenplay & Story
- Geert Bekaert
- Original Score
- Pieter Verlinden
- Original Title
- De straat
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Belgische Radio en Televisie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jef Cornelis
Geert Bekaert
Pieter Verlinden
Gust Malfiet
Jerome Verhaeghe
Department Leadership Roster
Geert Bekaert
Writer
Jef Cornelis
Director
Gust Malfiet
Editor
Jerome Verhaeghe
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Street about?
The film De straat (The Street) opens with scenes of a protest in a street. Right after, we see aerial views of a busy highway. The narrator's words say it all: 'The street has become nothing more than a highway – a movement machine, as Le Corbusier called it. The heart of the city, the street, has turned into nothing but a space for traffic.' The car has ruined both the street and community life, and the footage hits this message home. Shots of Belgian cities overrun by cars and trucks are mixed with peaceful clips of Italian towns, where kids spend their whole day playing outside. In short, the film is a powerful critique of motorized traffic in our cities
Who directed The Street?
The Street was directed by Jef Cornelis.
Who stars in The Street?
The principal cast of The Street includes Not specified.
When was The Street released and how long is it?
The Street was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Street was composed by Pieter Verlinden.