Welcome to Life, Little Love (1963)

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A self-portrait of the Van der Elsken family, with his heavily pregnant wife Gerda in the lead role. She is expecting their second child, and Van der Elsken portrays her in a kind of free cinema style in her everyday surroundings, in the living room of their house in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The film is also a portrait of the energetic life of this neighbourhood, of which the Van der Elskens are an integral part.

Director: Ed van der Elsken
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 37 min
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Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Welcome to Life, Little Love about?
A self-portrait of the Van der Elsken family, with his heavily pregnant wife Gerda in the lead role. She is expecting their second child, and Van der Elsken portrays her in a kind of free cinema style in her everyday surroundings, in the living room of their house in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The film is also a portrait of the energetic life of this neighbourhood, of which the Van der Elskens are an integral part.
Who directed Welcome to Life, Little Love?
Welcome to Life, Little Love was directed by Ed van der Elsken.
How long is Welcome to Life, Little Love?
Welcome to Life, Little Love has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
What genre is Welcome to Life, Little Love?
Welcome to Life, Little Love is a Documentary film.