Merijntje is a young boy who becomes friends with De Kruik and together they fish and hunt. But De Kruik is not accepted by the villagers.
Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for black-and-white dramas about rural life, sure, give it a go. It’s quiet, a little bit sad, and definitely not trying to rush anywhere. But if you need a fast pace or modern editing, you will probably be checking your watch by the twenty-minute mark. It’s not quite as lively...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Kurt Gerron
Bruno Ziener
Community
Log in to comment.
"Is this for you? If you have a soft spot for black-and-white dramas about rural life, sure, give it a go. It’s quiet, a little bit sad, and definitely not trying to rush anywhere. But if you need a fast pace or modern editing, you will probably be checking your watch by the twenty-minute mark. It’s not quite as lively as Huntingtower, but it has this weird, heavy atmosphere that sticks to you. The village setting feels authentic in a way that makes you smell the damp earth. The dynamic Merijnt..."
Harry Boda
A.M. De Jong, Heinz Goldberg
Netherlands
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Kurt Gerron
