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: August 18, 2011
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, short film
More Films by Director: Co Hoedeman
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.