Dorp aan de Rivier
Village by the River is a 1958 Dutch film directed by Fons Rademakers. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards.
Plot
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.
More details
| author | Fons Rademakers Hugo Claus |
|---|---|
| director | Fons Rademakers |
| genre | drama |
| keywords | 20th century |
| musicBy | Jurriaan Andriessen |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best International Feature Film International Submission to the Academy Awards |