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The Voice of the Water (1966): Cast

The Voice of the Water (1966) movie poster

The Voice of the Water is a 1966 documentary directed by Bert Haanstra, starring Simon Carmiggelt as Voice-over. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Voice of the Water (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Bert Haanstra
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Voice of the Water About?

The premise of The Voice of the Water without spoilers.

The film shows water in the Netherlands as comfort, work, leisure and threat. Director Bert Haanstra opens with striking shots of the Dutch coastline and follows people on, by and in the water, with humor. A memorable scene shows a boy terrified of submerging his head during a swimming lesson, a moment that stays with viewers.

The Voice of the Water Themes & Keywords

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  • nationalist
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Cast & crew

The Voice of the Water Cast & Characters

Simon Carmiggelt plays Voice-over in The Voice of the Water. Directed by Bert Haanstra.

From the director

More from Bert Haanstra

More films directed by Bert Haanstra: The World of Simon Carmiggelt, Dr. Pulder Sows Poppies, Everyman and The Manneken Pis Case.

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The Voice of the Water FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Voice of the Water, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Voice of the Water?

The Voice of the Water runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Voice of the Water released?

The Voice of the Water was released on December 22, 1966.

Who directed The Voice of the Water?

The Voice of the Water was directed by Bert Haanstra.

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Who is in the cast of The Voice of the Water?

The Voice of the Water stars Simon Carmiggelt as Voice-over.

Does The Voice of the Water have a post-credit scene?

No. The Voice of the Water has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Voice of the Water in?

The original language of The Voice of the Water is Dutch.

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