55 Socks (2011)

Based on a poem by Marie Jacobs, the animated short 55 Socks, by Oscar-winning director Co Hoedeman, pays tribute to the ingenuity of the Dutch people during a dark period of their history - the winter of hunger of 1944-45. It's the closing months of the war in occupied Holland and some women unravel a beautiful bedspread in order to knit 55 socks to barter for food. Reaching back into his childhood memories, Hoedeman has made a simple, poetic film of rare beauty.

Director: Co Hoedeman
Genre: War, Animation, Drama
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 55 Socks about?
Based on a poem by Marie Jacobs, the animated short 55 Socks, by Oscar-winning director Co Hoedeman, pays tribute to the ingenuity of the Dutch people during a dark period of their history - the winter of hunger of 1944-45. It's the closing months of the war in occupied Holland and some women unravel a beautiful bedspread in order to knit 55 socks to barter for food. Reaching back into his childhood memories, Hoedeman has made a simple, poetic film of rare beauty.
Who directed 55 Socks?
55 Socks was directed by Co Hoedeman.
How long is 55 Socks?
55 Socks has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is 55 Socks?
55 Socks is a War, Animation, Drama film.
What are the themes of 55 Socks?
The themes of 55 Socks include: The Horror of War and Humanity.