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De bannelingen

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De Bannelingen
Directed byLéon Boedels and Caroline van Dommelen
Written byCaroline van Dommelen (writer)
Based onVera; or, The Nihilists
Produced byFilm-Fabriek F.A
Release date
  • 9 December 1911 (1911-12-09)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguageSilent

De Bannelingen (The Exiles) is a 1911 Dutch silent drama film directed by Léon Boedels and Caroline van Dommelen. It was Caroline van Dommelen's first film.[1] It was an adaptation of the play Vera; or, The Nihilists by Oscar Wilde

Plot

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In the 19th century a group of nihilists wants to improve the horrible conditions for prisoners in Russia during the Tsar's reign.

Cast

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Reception

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The Algemeen Handelsblad reviewed the film positively stating: "The shots are very varied and offer everything that belongs to the cinema: beautiful nature scenes with the necessary action, refined interiors, and… most importantly, fine acting that comes out well”"

References

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  1. ^ "Caroline van Dommelen". Columbia Academic Commons. doi:10.7916/d8-fq5b-v520.
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