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WHERE
THE RATS ARE KING 1985 |
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A
film by Barbara den Uyl |
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| Synopsis |
The
Staatsliedenbuurt in Amsterdam is a kind of free state where squatters,
punks and the original residents rule the roost. The city council's authority
has been reduced almost to zero since mayor Ed van Thijn was forced to leave
the neighbourhood in 1984. Barbara den Uyl, who lives in the area herself,
followed the residents' battle against the system for more than a year.
A battle not limited to housing problems, but touching on subjects as disparate
as neo-Nazis, prisoners and the Pope. |
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| Credits |
56
minutes / colour / 16 mm / VHS / Beta SP |
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Direction |
Barbara
den Uyl |
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Photography |
Dorith
Vinken |
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Sound |
Alexander
Oey |
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Editing |
Jenne
Sipman |
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Production |
Leen
van den Berg |
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Producer |
Derk
Sauer |
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Distribution
and Sales |
Van
der Hoop Film Productions |
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This
film was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Dutch Film
Fund, the VARA and the entire crew. |
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©
Tilt Film / VARA 1985 |
