Dutch film history

This database contains information about film in the Netherlands, and is gradually being expanded. At this moment, you can find information about early films (from ca. 1900-1930) and about experimental films.

Note: Many records provide information about a film, but do not show the film itself (due to copyright restrictions, or because the film has been lost over the course of time). Click here to see a list of films that can actually be viewed.

 

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    Brandweerdemonstratie

    Reportage about a fire-fighting demonstration.

    Reportage from the Hook of Holland about a fire-fighting demonstration that does not exactly inspire confidence. The fire brigade demonstrates the use of dry foam, but fails to extinguish the...

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    Hollandsche rottingwerken te Weesp

    Documentary about the processing of rattan.

    This film, made by the documentary department of Filmfabriek Hollandia, shows the washing, cutting, weighing, sorting, splitting, binding, and shipping of rattan. We also see how many products are...

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    Huwelijksreis van Amerikaansche filmsterren Mary Pickford en Douglas Fairbanks

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    De N.V. Wessanen op de beurs

    Film about Wessanen’s exhibition stand.

    This reportage shows the stand of Wessanen's Koninklijke Fabrieken at an exhibition. Their products are advertised on billboards: flour, rice, cocoa, margarine, and oatmeal. An employee of Wessanen...

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    Op de bouw

    Documentary about the construction industry.

    This film shows how limestone is unloaded, and how a foundation for new buildings is installed.

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    Schoonhoven

    Documentary about Schoonhoven.

    After a panoramic shot of Schoonhoven, we see its most important streets, squares, and buildings, with a special focus on the newly planted gardens and the departure of a radar-boat on the river Lek. The film...

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    Volendammers

    Documentary about the inhabitants of Volendam.

    Shots of Volendam, Urk, Spakenburg, and Marken were very popular in the early years of film. These villages had much to offer filmically, including their special traditional costumes,...

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    Weesp

    Documentary about the city of Weesp.

    This documentary depicts the most important buildings, waterways, monuments, streets, and squares of Weesp. We see, for example, shots of the Vecht, the sluice, the Stammerdijk, the Singel, the...

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    De 1-Mei-betooging

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    Het bezoek van H.M. de Koningin aan Giethoorn

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