The Village on the River

(Redirected from Dorp aan de rivier)

Village by the River (Dutch: Dorp aan de rivier) is a 1958 Dutch film directed by Fons Rademakers. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards.[1]

Dorp aan de Rivier
Directed byFons Rademakers
Written byHugo Claus (writer & dialogue), Antoon Coolen (novel)
Release date
  • 19 August 1958 (1958-08-19)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguageDutch

Plot

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In the early 20th century, in the Dutch province of Brabant, Dr. Tjerk van Taeke, the village doctor, has his own unique approach to medicine. Despite opposition, his methods bring significant success. However, his unconventional behavior, including befriending a local poacher, leads to conflict with village authorities, especially the mayor who wants him gone.

When one of his patients, the miller's assistant, commits suicide after seeing him, the villagers, urged by their leaders, turn against him. Despite a drunken "vigil" by some, the situation turns into a farce. Then, when Dr. van Taeke's wife unexpectedly dies, he sees no reason to stay in the village.

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Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The 32nd Academy Awards (1960) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
  2. ^ a b "IMDB.com: Awards for The Village on the River". imdb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
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