Wild Roars (2016)

A search for the origin of the Sinterklaas celebration

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A search for the origin of the Sinterklaas celebration. More than 30 years of research was spent on this release, in which, during a period of the last 20 years, Saint Nicholas and Midwinter rites have been filmed in almost all European countries, as well as outside. For two years it has been perfected and assembled. From over a hundred hours of material, a film was created that sheds a completely different light on the Sinterklaas festival and the issue of Zwarte Piet. With new insights from experts who were never seen or heard on television.

Director: Roy Dames
Runtime: 53 min
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Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

sinterklaas, zwarte piet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Roars about?
A search for the origin of the Sinterklaas celebration. More than 30 years of research was spent on this release, in which, during a period of the last 20 years, Saint Nicholas and Midwinter rites have been filmed in almost all European countries, as well as outside. For two years it has been perfected and assembled. From over a hundred hours of material, a film was created that sheds a completely different light on the Sinterklaas festival and the issue of Zwarte Piet. With new insights from experts who were never seen or heard on television.
Who directed Wild Roars?
Wild Roars was directed by Roy Dames.
Who stars in Wild Roars?
Wild Roars stars Arnold-Jan Scheer.
How long is Wild Roars?
Wild Roars has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
Where was Wild Roars produced?
Wild Roars was produced in Netherlands.