Ciske the Rat (1955)
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Director: Wolfgang Staudte
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 7, 1955
Cast
- Dick van der Velde - Ciske de Rat
- Kees Brusse - Onderwijzer Bruis
- Jenny van Maerlant - Ciskes moeder
- Riek Schagen - Tante Jans
- Stine Lerou - Chris
- Lies Franken - Suus Bruis
- Katja Ernst - Mevrouw De Hoop
- Rob de Vries - Ciske's vader
- Cees Laseur - Dhr. Van Loon
- Paul Steenbergen - Leraar Maatsuyker
Screenplay
Cinematography: Prosper Dekeukelaire
Editing: Lien d'Oliveyra
Production: Filmproduktiemaatschappij Amsterdam, Filmtrust
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Wolfgang Staudte
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ciske the Rat about?
- “Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
- Who directed Ciske the Rat?
- Ciske the Rat was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
- Who stars in Ciske the Rat?
- Ciske the Rat stars Dick van der Velde, Kees Brusse, Jenny van Maerlant, Riek Schagen, Stine Lerou, Lies Franken.
- How long is Ciske the Rat?
- Ciske the Rat has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Ciske the Rat?
- Ciske the Rat is a Drama film.
- Where was Ciske the Rat produced?
- Ciske the Rat was produced in Netherlands.