Raw Herring (2013)

The last real herring fishers of Holland

Raw Herring (2013) poster

Every year millions of people look forward to the first preparation of Hollandse Nieuwe, the popular snack of raw herring from the North Sea’s spring catch. But how do you find glory in the grueling pursuit of a once-iconic fish that even the queen no longer accepts as definitively Dutch? Raw Herring celebrates the cultural legacy maintained by Holland’s last great herring fishers even as new trends and foreign competition threaten their way of life.

Director: Leonard Retel Helmrich, Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cinematography: Leonard Retel Helmrich
Editing: Jasper Naaijkens
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raw Herring about?
Every year millions of people look forward to the first preparation of Hollandse Nieuwe, the popular snack of raw herring from the North Sea’s spring catch. But how do you find glory in the grueling pursuit of a once-iconic fish that even the queen no longer accepts as definitively Dutch? Raw Herring celebrates the cultural legacy maintained by Holland’s last great herring fishers even as new trends and foreign competition threaten their way of life.
Who directed Raw Herring?
Raw Herring was directed by Leonard Retel Helmrich, Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich.
How long is Raw Herring?
Raw Herring has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Raw Herring?
Raw Herring is a Documentary film.
Where was Raw Herring produced?
Raw Herring was produced in Netherlands.