Mother Dao, the Turtlelike
Originally released in 1995. Mother Dao, the Turtlelike is a history/documentary film. directed by Vincent Monnikendam.
Synopsis
In a span of ninety minutes the film aims to show how the Netherlands administered its colony as a colonial enterprise and what the relations were like at the time. The usual commentary has been omitted and in its place poems and songs in Bahasa Indonesia have been included in a digital sound composition. In Mother Dao the Turtlelike, the viewer sees how the colonial machinery in the 1920s was implanted in a world so different from Western Europe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 6, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- NPS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Dao, the Turtlelike about?
In a span of ninety minutes the film aims to show how the Netherlands administered its colony as a colonial enterprise and what the relations were like at the time. The usual commentary has been om...
Who directed Mother Dao, the Turtlelike?
Mother Dao, the Turtlelike was directed by Vincent Monnikendam.
How long is Mother Dao, the Turtlelike?
Mother Dao, the Turtlelike has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Mother Dao, the Turtlelike released?
Mother Dao, the Turtlelike was released on April 6, 1995 in theaters.