Het galgenven movie poster

Het galgenven

September 23, 2009 1h 17m

Originally released in 2009. Het galgenven is a documentary/drama film. directed by Jan van den Berg. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Claudia Colaris, Jac Rijks, and Mart Selder

Synopsis

Photographer Anna Smeets makes reportages all over the world. When her mother dies unexpectedly, she returns to her native Limburg village for the funeral. She decides to move into her mother's studio on the edge of the Galgenven and make pictures in the vein of her mother's paintings of the village and its inhabitants and the unique nature surrounding it. While Anna thus tries to regain her identity, it turns out that part of that nature will have to yield to project developers' plans. A fierce battle flares up between Anna and large landowner Hyacint de Beaumont. The village, where many people depend on him, is divided. When Anna finally seems to be all alone, she receives help from unexpected quarters. This has dramatic consequences.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • drsFILM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Het galgenven about?

Photographer Anna Smeets makes reportages all over the world. When her mother dies unexpectedly, she returns to her native Limburg village for the funeral. She decides to move into her mother's stu...

Who directed Het galgenven?

Het galgenven was directed by Jan van den Berg.

How long is Het galgenven?

Het galgenven has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Het galgenven released?

Het galgenven was released on September 23, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Het galgenven?

The main cast of Het galgenven includes Claudia Colaris, Jac Rijks, Mart Selder, Willem van de Put, Cor Verstraelen.