
Alleman (1963)
Directed by
Bert Haanstra
Genre: Documentary
Also Known As:
Everyman
The Human Dutch
Runtime: 90 min
Country: Netherlands
Language: Dutch
Color: Color
imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056819/
Awards:
1965 Nominated Oscar Best Documentary, Features
1965 Nominated Flaherty Documentary Award BAFTA Awards
1964 Won Golden Berlin Bear Best Feature-Length Documentary
1964 Won UNICRIT Award
1964 Won Youth Film Award Best Documentary Film Suitable for Young People
PLOT DESCRIPTION:
The Human Dutch was the third feature-length effort from the remarkably prolific Dutch documentary filmmaker Bert Haanstra. In probing into the manners and mores of his own countrymen, Haanstra conveys their peculiarities in an affectionate and immediately accessible manner. The one lasting image from the film -- and the one that has been most often reproduced in film histories -- is the shot of an anonymous couple, a young woman and slightly older man, sharing a kiss as a crowd of strangers looks on approvingly. This film, and Haanstra's subsequent documentary feature Ape and Super Ape, were nominated for Academy Awards. Originally titled Alleman, it is available in English- and German-narrated versions, both scripted by Haanstra. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
User Comments: Best dutch documentary about the pre-flower-power-era.
This documentary from the famous Bert Haanstra (Glas) shows the Netherlands before the free sex drugs and rock and roll. Everthing is still simple, quiet and easy the oversee. But that is the reason why this film is so beautiful.
(Highest recommend this wonderful documentary, one of the great documentaries in the world. Several full source. The file also included his short film "Zoo" in the begining.)
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