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The Human Dutch

Year1963
Running time90 min
Directed byBert Haanstra
Made inNetherlands
Netherlands
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At a glance

The Human Dutch is a 1963 documentary directed by Bert Haanstra about everyday life in the Netherlands. Made in the Netherlands and spoken in Dutch, the film runs 90 minutes. Its focus on people’s daily lives places the country itself at the center: viewers encounter a portrait of the Netherlands through the ordinary experiences of its residents. Haanstra is both the director and producer. The film was a major success in the Netherlands, drawing almost 1.7 million admissions and becoming the country’s third most successful film at the time. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. It was also chosen as the Netherlands’ submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 37th Academy Awards, though it did not become a nominee in that category. These details make it a documentary for viewers interested in Dutch life and the country’s film history.

Who it is for

It suits viewers exploring Dutch society through everyday life, as well as students interested in Dutch documentary and film history.

What is good

  • A 90-minute portrait of daily life in the Netherlands
  • Directed and produced by Bert Haanstra
  • Dutch-language film from the Netherlands
  • Received a Best Documentary Feature nomination

What to know first

  • The film is in Dutch
  • Its subject is specifically daily life in the Netherlands

Verdict

The Human Dutch offers a feature-length view of everyday life in the Netherlands, shaped by Bert Haanstra as director and producer. Its Dutch language and focused subject make it especially relevant to viewers interested in the country and its documentary cinema.

Details

Year
1963wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
90 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Bert Haanstrawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Netherlandswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
Netherlandswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0056819wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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