Overview
After building a dam, closing off the Zuiderzee from the sea, it effectively turns the former sea into a lake and the fishermen call it "dead water". They desperately attack the dam with spades and even explosives, culminating in tragedy.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Walter Gronostay and Willem Mengelberg
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Gerard RuttenWriter
- Simon KosterWriter
- Original title
- Dood water
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 25, 1934
- Original language
- Dutch
- Countries
- Netherlands
Production
Cast
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