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Oorlog en Vrede: 1916
Anny helps Mario escape from prison after his attempted murder of Gaston de Roqueville, who is now married to Ninette. Banker Sorga, an enemy spy, attempts to steal Mario's latest invention: a powerful explosive that could alter the course of the war. Second part of Maurits Binger's epic trilogy, now considered lost.
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Plot Summary
Set against the backdrop of World War I, the film depicts the plight of a Dutch family caught between warring factions. It explores themes of loss, resilience, and the devastating impact of conflict on ordinary lives.
Critical Reception
As an early silent film from the Netherlands, 'Oorlog en Vrede: 1916' is more of historical significance than a critical darling by modern standards. It was recognized for its attempt to address contemporary events through cinema, though its dramatic scope and technical execution reflect the era's limitations.
What Reviewers Say
A notable early Dutch war film.
Reflects the anxieties of neutrality during WWI.
Technically simple but thematically resonant for its time.
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Fun Fact
Joris Ivens, the director, would later become a celebrated documentary filmmaker, known for works like 'The Spanish Earth'.
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