Taming the Floods
Originally released in 1999. Taming the Floods is a documentary/drama film. directed by Jan van den Berg. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Decleir, Frank Rigter, and Andrzej Żarnecki
Synopsis
Taming the Floods fulfills the dream of the landscape architect Jan Dijkstra: he can design an area in Poland that is regularly flooded by the river. Dijkstra wants to create a large nature reserve where people no longer have any influence: an area where the river can run its course and wolves can be set free. The fanatical landscape architect however does not bear in mind the needs of the local people. His younger colleague David is eventually sent to Poland to get things organised. Taming the Floods is a mixture of documentary and feature in which all the scenes are borrowed from situations which really happen or have happened. Alongside actors, roles are played by the local people, including farmers and a priest.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- drsFILM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taming the Floods about?
Taming the Floods fulfills the dream of the landscape architect Jan Dijkstra: he can design an area in Poland that is regularly flooded by the river. Dijkstra wants to create a large nature reserve...
Who directed Taming the Floods?
Taming the Floods was directed by Jan van den Berg.
How long is Taming the Floods?
Taming the Floods has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Taming the Floods released?
Taming the Floods was released on July 1, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taming the Floods?
The main cast of Taming the Floods includes Jan Decleir, Frank Rigter, Andrzej Żarnecki, Lech Dyblik, Karolina Wajda.