As a Fly Drawn to the Flame (2007)

In an inventive and above all cinematographic and essayist way, Als een vlieg naar de vlam tries to solve a riddle. Why did a young lady from very affluent circles in 19th century The Hague choose an extremely dangerous life? Why did that lady in the era of salons and corsets set off for the African desert? The film is about the life of Alexandrine Pieternella Françoise Tinne (1835-1869). In the 19th century there were more explorers from noble or at least affluent backgrounds that set off for the blank spots on what was then the map of the world, but Alexandrine Tinne was still fairly unusual as a woman.

Director: BarBara Hanlo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date:
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is As a Fly Drawn to the Flame about?
In an inventive and above all cinematographic and essayist way, Als een vlieg naar de vlam tries to solve a riddle. Why did a young lady from very affluent circles in 19th century The Hague choose an extremely dangerous life? Why did that lady in the era of salons and corsets set off for the African desert? The film is about the life of Alexandrine Pieternella Françoise Tinne (1835-1869). In the 19th century there were more explorers from noble or at least affluent backgrounds that set off for the blank spots on what was then the map of the world, but Alexandrine Tinne was still fairly unusual as a woman.
Who directed As a Fly Drawn to the Flame?
As a Fly Drawn to the Flame was directed by BarBara Hanlo.
How long is As a Fly Drawn to the Flame?
As a Fly Drawn to the Flame has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is As a Fly Drawn to the Flame?
As a Fly Drawn to the Flame is a Documentary film.
Where was As a Fly Drawn to the Flame produced?
As a Fly Drawn to the Flame was produced in Netherlands.