The New Wilderness (2013)
Nature reborn 20 miles from Amsterdam
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
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Cast
- Harry Piekema - Narrator
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.