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 Urk |
| SYNOPSIS: With
rare and remarkable cinematography, “Urk” captures
a community on the brink of change. The struggle to maintain
traditions is fought against increased mechanization, catch
restrictions, foreign competition, and the uncontrollable
force of nature. When tragedy at sea claims a young fisherman's
life, all Urkers mourn the loss of another son. Against
the stunning backdrop of the tempestuous North Sea, amazingly
candid first-person reflections are woven into a beautiful
tapestry of pride, faith, fatalism, and loss. Cinéma
du Réel 2004 (in competition); Nominated for 2003
International Documentary Association Pare Lorentz Award. |
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| DIRECTOR: Andrew
Berends |
COUNTRY/YEAR/etc.: Color,
56/73 Minutes, Documentary
(USA 2003) Dutch w/ English subtitles |
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