The New Wilderness (2013)

Nature reborn 20 miles from Amsterdam

The New Wilderness (2013) poster

At the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Europe, in a country where every square meter of land has been meticulously shaped by man, lie the Oostvaardersplassen – a unique experiment in letting nature run its course. In just 40 years, 6,000 hectares of newly formed polder has been transformed into one of Europe’s most dynamic and productive wetlands – home to some of Europe’s rarest birds such as the magnificent white tailed eagle, which hadn’t been seen in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages.

Director: Ruben Smit, Mark Verkerk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Ruben Smit, Michael J. Sanderson
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Wilderness about?
At the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Europe, in a country where every square meter of land has been meticulously shaped by man, lie the Oostvaardersplassen – a unique experiment in letting nature run its course. In just 40 years, 6,000 hectares of newly formed polder has been transformed into one of Europe’s most dynamic and productive wetlands – home to some of Europe’s rarest birds such as the magnificent white tailed eagle, which hadn’t been seen in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages.
Who directed The New Wilderness?
The New Wilderness was directed by Ruben Smit, Mark Verkerk.
Who stars in The New Wilderness?
The New Wilderness stars Harry Piekema.
How long is The New Wilderness?
The New Wilderness has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The New Wilderness?
The New Wilderness is a Documentary film.
Where was The New Wilderness produced?
The New Wilderness was produced in Netherlands.