Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 (2006)

In the nineties, it was decided to convert Tiengemeten, an island in the Haringvliet estuary, from an agricultural area to a nature reserve with three zones, which were labelled 'wealth', 'melancholy' and 'wilderness'. After part one, focussing on the period 1996 to 2001, in part two of her documentary Sinke talks to the Vos brothers, the last two farmers on the island with whom the authorities are still negotiating about the conditions of their departure, and to representatives of the Society for the Preservation of Nature, the Department of Waterways and Public Works, the local authorities and Brussels, who mainly discuss the finances. Between times, she films the island.

Director: Digna Sinke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:
Production: SNG Film (Studio Nieuwe Gronden)
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 about?
In the nineties, it was decided to convert Tiengemeten, an island in the Haringvliet estuary, from an agricultural area to a nature reserve with three zones, which were labelled 'wealth', 'melancholy' and 'wilderness'. After part one, focussing on the period 1996 to 2001, in part two of her documentary Sinke talks to the Vos brothers, the last two farmers on the island with whom the authorities are still negotiating about the conditions of their departure, and to representatives of the Society for the Preservation of Nature, the Department of Waterways and Public Works, the local authorities and Brussels, who mainly discuss the finances. Between times, she films the island.
Who directed Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006?
Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 was directed by Digna Sinke.
How long is Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006?
Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006?
Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 is a Documentary film.
Where was Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 produced?
Tiengemeten 2001 - 2006 was produced in Netherlands.