Zeemansvrouwen tells the story of Mooie Leen (beautiful Leen), who is pregnant from Lau. When Lau has to go to jail, she decides to marry Willem to give her unborn child a father.
Look, if you're not already into old silent movies, Zeemansvrouwen probably isn't going to be your entry point. It's a slice of Dutch melodrama from back when films were still finding their voice, and for history buffs or folks who dig a good, old-fashioned tearjerker, it’s got some charm. But if slow pacing and exagge...
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"Look, if you're not already into old silent movies, Zeemansvrouwen probably isn't going to be your entry point. It's a slice of Dutch melodrama from back when films were still finding their voice, and for history buffs or folks who dig a good, old-fashioned tearjerker, it’s got some charm. But if slow pacing and exaggerated expressions aren't your jam, you might find yourself checking your watch. 🕰️ The core of this one is simple: Mooie Leen, literally “Beautiful Leen,” finds herself in a bind..."
Mejuffrouw Cellarius
A.M. Elframowitsj, Herman Bouber, Lodewijk de Boer
Netherlands
1920 · IMDb —
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