Doel (2018)

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26 people live in the Belgian city of Doel, and they have no plans of moving anywhere. Even if everyone else is busy telling them how hopeless their beloved ghost town is. Vandalised, dilapidated and an ironic destination for urban explorers, car nerds and Dutch techno ravers. Doel is squeezed between an industrial port and a nuclear power station, and since the 1960s the government has regularly tried to raze it to the ground to make space for a container park in the name of globalisation. The school, the shops and even the church have closed, and most houses have either been torn down or abandoned. But the last inhabitants are not giving up. Young as well as old agree to defend Doel to the very end.

Director: Frederik Sølberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Anders Rhedin
Editing: Mads Hedegaard
Production: Made in Copenhagen
Country: Belgium, Denmark
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: da

Trailer

Doel Trailer
More Films by Director: Frederik Sølberg
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doel about?
26 people live in the Belgian city of Doel, and they have no plans of moving anywhere. Even if everyone else is busy telling them how hopeless their beloved ghost town is. Vandalised, dilapidated and an ironic destination for urban explorers, car nerds and Dutch techno ravers. Doel is squeezed between an industrial port and a nuclear power station, and since the 1960s the government has regularly tried to raze it to the ground to make space for a container park in the name of globalisation. The school, the shops and even the church have closed, and most houses have either been torn down or abandoned. But the last inhabitants are not giving up. Young as well as old agree to defend Doel to the very end.
Who directed Doel?
Doel was directed by Frederik Sølberg.
Who stars in Doel?
Doel stars Christoph Malcorps, Emilienne Driessen, Jerome de Paepe, Alwin Vandekerkhove, Brian Waterschoot, Denis Malcorps.
How long is Doel?
Doel has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Doel?
Doel is a Documentary film.
Where was Doel produced?
Doel was produced in Belgium, Denmark.