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Why The Dutch Angle Is Not Related To The Dutch Posted by Sten on Jan 22, 2018
There are many terms in the world of film and photo. For our purposes, one stands out, however: The Dutch angle. Why is it called that way, and is it even related to the Dutch? Let’s find out What is the Dutch angle? In cinematography, a Dutch angle is a filmtechniek (filming technique) where the horizon (horizon) is not…
Classic Dutch Films: Bert Haanstra Posted by Elena on Dec 11, 2011
When I asked my father which Dutch filmmakers I should look into, he immediately thought of Bert Haanstra. “There are some really good ones,” he said, “with no sound.” I expressed surprise, and my dad made a joke about cheap Dutchmen. But I don’t think it was parsimony that motivated Haanstra’s choices, and in most…
Annie M.G. Schmidt- Abeltje, Pluk and Minoes Posted by noortje on Mar 19, 2010
In my last blog I promised to tell more about Annie M.G. Schmidt and her writings for the children that outgrew Jip and Janneke. She wrote a lot of books in her life, but let me pick out three of the most famous ones that everyone interested in Dutch culture should know. Abeltje The first…