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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    De Arnhemsche medeminnaars

    Hans and Pieter, brothers, both woo Anna, who chooses the latter. A dance is held to celebrate the engagement, and the only shadow is caused by the sudden demeanour of Hans. At the conclusion of the festivities, as Pieter walks across the lock...

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    Benny heeft het aan zijn hart

    At the insistence of Professor Oudewijf (in English, his name would be "Oldwife"), Benny may no longer play football because he is supposed to have heart-trouble. As a result of this, Benny's sweetheart will have nothing more to do with him. A...

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    Bij Carré

    The film insert Bij Carré was presented in November 1903 as a new attraction in the revue 'Amsterdam bovenal' (words and music by Chrétienni) which had been running since September 1903.

    The film insert showed scenes inside Circus...

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    Door een manchetknoop

    Young David goes swimming in the North Sea with some friends. He gets into difficulties but is saved by Henk. Thereafter, David often goes to the Kredorp home for games with Mol, a girl of his own age. Then, suddenly, David's visits cease. Henk...

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    Dries, de brandwacht

    Semi-documentary showing some of the activities of the Amsterdam fire brigade, interwoven with the story of a boy who wants to become a firefighter.

    In 1914, young Dries Verbeek and his schoolmates watch how firemen release a dove that has...

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    Gebroken levens

    Arie van Galen, after a career as non-commissioned officer in the army in the Dutch East Indies, is now the doorkeeper at an insurance-bank run by De Nessel. De Nessel's son Max is in love with Arie's

    Arie van Galen, after a career as non-...

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    Gloria fatalis

    When Sybil Mora, a celebrated opera singer, is a guest at a country estate, her host and his family take her to the village church to admire its treasures. There Sybil is greatly impressed by the music played on the organ by the village...

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    In den nacht

    Marston, a successful lawyer, treats his wife with cold neglect, leaving her much in the society of young George Stanton, who is deeply in love with her. One evening when Stanton is dining at the house, Marston places the sum of eight thousand...

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    Het klompje van Marietje

    Marietje is going fishing with her father when she discovers that her wooden shoe is broken. With the aid of a strip of iron and a couple of nails it is mended and together father and daughter set out. During the afternoon Marietje wanders away...

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    Koning 'Kziezoowat in Amsterdam

    In October 1906, a month after its première, at least the following film scenes were included in the revue:

    1. Amstel's lustoord (Amstel's pleasure-ground)

    2. Köpenick of de kromme kapitein van Amstelveen (Köpenick, or the crooked...

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