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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    Edam onafhankelijkheidsfeesten

    Reportage about the independence celebrations in Edam.

    In 1913, the anniversary to mark one hundred years since the end of the French occupation was commemorated: Napoleon's defeat in Leipzig marked the end of the French annexation of the...

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    Etalagewedstrijd

    Reportage about a shop-window contest in Leeuwarden.

    To mark the 25th anniversary of the VVV , a shop-window contest was organized in Leeuwarden. In a series of images, this reportage shows the various shop-windows that were entered in the...

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    Glas-Industrie in Leerdam

    Documentary about the glass industry.

    Documentary about the glass industry, with mostly shots of glaziers. The factory shown in the film manufactures e.g. lightbulbs, street lamps, bowls, and cups. Various facets of the production process...

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    Harlingen

    Documentary about Harlingen, an old Frisian harbour town.

    The documentary shows a number of picturesque streets, squares, waterways, harbours, and buildings in Harlingen, and gives an impression of the city from the Zeedijk. Ships,...

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    Historische optocht te Rotterdam

    Reportage about a massive historical pageant in Rotterdam.

    To commemorate the Eighty Years’ War, a colourful parade troops through Rotterdam, with people dressed as buccaneers, and cars converted into boats. The streets and squares are full...

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    De hondenschool

    Reportage about an examination for trained dogs.

    In this reportage, dogs are tested on their skills, which include fetching, defending objects, and jumping over a small wall. A jury closely follows and scores the dogs.

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    De inzegening van de vereenigingsvlag 'Ons Buiten'

    Reportage about the dedication of the flag for the 'Ons Buiten' Association.

    The dedication of the association’s flag for the ‘Ons Buiten’ garden park, in Amsterdam-West, conducted in the presence of the ‘spirited’ board and the Excelsior...

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    Legersport demonstratie

    Reportage about Army Day.

    During the spectacular Army Day, soldiers in sportswear show their stuff in a stadium. Marching, hurdles, tug of war, and equestrian events are on the programme. There is also a flight demonstration, a fox hunt for...

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    Met een logger ter vischvangst

    Documentary in two parts about Dutch fishing and lobster fishing.

    Catching Fish with a Lugger Boat is one of the few documentaries about the traditional Dutch fishing profession. The first part of the documentary examines fishing via a flat...

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    Mooi Nederland Zeist

    Documentary about Zeist.

    This film by Willy Mullens shows the sights of Zeist. Filmed from a tram, we see the Utrechtseweg, with imposing villas on both sides of the street, including the country house ‘Ma retraite'. The film also contains...

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