Hold Back the Sea
Holland is threatened from all sides by water. The film tells about the creation of Holland millions of years ago, the history and methods of land reclamation in the last five centuries. The film sets the everlasting struggle of its inhabitants against the sea in a clear perspective, combining prints, animation and traditional photography.
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Hold Back the Sea
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1961
Runtime
0h 30m
Original Title
De lage landen
Director
George Sluizer
Description
Holland is threatened from all sides by water. The film tells about the creation of Holland millions of years ago, the history and methods of land reclamation in the last five centuries. The film sets the everlasting struggle of its inhabitants against the sea in a clear perspective, combining prints, animation and traditional photography.
