A gIFT FROM THE GROUND
2017 - 90'
PRICE OF THE DUTCH FILM-CRITCS KNF
The discovery of natural gas in the northern Netherlands in the late 1950s brought untold wealth, but later on earthquakes as well. As a result, a whole neighbourhood has to be torn down because it is in danger of collapsing. Dutch society has its own way of dealing with these unexpected consequences. Contractors who are assigned to demolish the homes are given a course in 'coping with emotions'; when angry protestors occupy the Safe Housing Centre, they are warmly welcomed and offered coffee.
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regie – Paul Cohen en Martijn van Haalen
camera – Paul Cohen
geluid – Martijn van Haalen
montage – Patrick Janssens
uitvoerend producent – Estelle Bovelander
producent – Niek Koppen en Jan de Ruiter / Selfmade Films
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