The White Castle (1973)

Part of Johan van der Keuken's North/South series, The White Castle focuses on the impact of the West on the underclass: on the concrete realities of their daily life and on the way their existence is isolated and frustrated. Interweaving images of the Spanish tourist mecca of Formentera, a community center in Columbus, Ohio, and factories in the Netherlands, the film vividly illustrates the fragmented, alienated lives that the market economy produces and chillingly portrays what van der Keuken saw as "a conveyor belt [that] runs across the world."

Director: Johan van der Keuken
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Castle about?
Part of Johan van der Keuken's North/South series, The White Castle focuses on the impact of the West on the underclass: on the concrete realities of their daily life and on the way their existence is isolated and frustrated. Interweaving images of the Spanish tourist mecca of Formentera, a community center in Columbus, Ohio, and factories in the Netherlands, the film vividly illustrates the fragmented, alienated lives that the market economy produces and chillingly portrays what van der Keuken saw as "a conveyor belt [that] runs across the world."
Who directed The White Castle?
The White Castle was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
How long is The White Castle?
The White Castle has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The White Castle?
The White Castle is a Documentary film.