Hold Back the Sea (1961)
Holland is threatened from all sides by water. The film tells about the creation of Holland millions of years ago, the history and methods of land reclamation in the last five centuries. The film sets the everlasting struggle of its inhabitants against the sea in a clear perspective, combining prints, animation and traditional photography.
Director: George Sluizer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: June 1, 1961
Screenplay
- George Sluizer (Scenario Writer)
Editing: Olga Servaas
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hold Back the Sea about?
- Holland is threatened from all sides by water. The film tells about the creation of Holland millions of years ago, the history and methods of land reclamation in the last five centuries. The film sets the everlasting struggle of its inhabitants against the sea in a clear perspective, combining prints, animation and traditional photography.
- Who directed Hold Back the Sea?
- Hold Back the Sea was directed by George Sluizer.
- How long is Hold Back the Sea?
- Hold Back the Sea has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Hold Back the Sea?
- Hold Back the Sea is a Documentary film.