Het galgenven

September. 23,2009      
Rating:
5.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Reviews

Dynamixor
2009/09/23

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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Taraparain
2009/09/24

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

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Bob
2009/09/25

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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Josephina
2009/09/26

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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