Het galgenven (2009)
Photographer Anna Smeets makes reportages all over the world. When her mother dies unexpectedly, she returns to her native Limburg village for the funeral. She decides to move into her mother's studio on the edge of the Galgenven and make pictures in the vein of her mother's paintings of the village and its inhabitants and the unique nature surrounding it. While Anna thus tries to regain her identity, it turns out that part of that nature will have to yield to project developers' plans. A fierce battle flares up between Anna and large landowner Hyacint de Beaumont. The village, where many people depend on him, is divided. When Anna finally seems to be all alone, she receives help from unexpected quarters. This has dramatic consequences.
Director: Jan van den Berg
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 23, 2009
Cast
Screenplay
- Jan van den Berg (Scenario Writer)
- Brigit Hillenius (Scenario Writer)
Editing: Peggy Erprath
Production: drsFILM
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Jan van den Berg
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Het galgenven about?
- Photographer Anna Smeets makes reportages all over the world. When her mother dies unexpectedly, she returns to her native Limburg village for the funeral. She decides to move into her mother's studio on the edge of the Galgenven and make pictures in the vein of her mother's paintings of the village and its inhabitants and the unique nature surrounding it. While Anna thus tries to regain her identity, it turns out that part of that nature will have to yield to project developers' plans. A fierce battle flares up between Anna and large landowner Hyacint de Beaumont. The village, where many people depend on him, is divided. When Anna finally seems to be all alone, she receives help from unexpected quarters. This has dramatic consequences.
- Who directed Het galgenven?
- Het galgenven was directed by Jan van den Berg.
- Who stars in Het galgenven?
- Het galgenven stars Claudia Colaris, Jac Rijks, Mart Selder, Willem van de Put, Cor Verstraelen, Rob Roza.
- How long is Het galgenven?
- Het galgenven has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Het galgenven?
- Het galgenven is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Het galgenven produced?
- Het galgenven was produced in Netherlands.