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Plantage Tamarinde

1964Movie1 h 43 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A melancholic, moving drama movie about society and class and money.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Social drama about a plantation owner who sees his world collapse around him. Planter Sjon Jan van Leent's familiar world is changing. His son is a disappointment, his daughter marries an educated black man, his wife dies and the plantation is not doing well. When he hears his son has made off with some money, he has a heart attack. From his sickbed he thinks about his life and finally he and his wayward children are reconciled.

Feels like

  • Social Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Colonialism
  • Plantation Life
  • Historical Setting
  • Class Struggle
  • Moral Decay
  • Dutch Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Michael Forlong
Written by
Hans Keuls
Produced by
Hans Keuls

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Facts

October 29, 1964 · 1 h 43 min · Drama, History

Released
October 29, 1964
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands, Curaçao

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Plantage Tamarinde worth watching?"

Questions about Plantage Tamarinde

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Is Plantage Tamarinde worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Plantage Tamarinde okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Plantage Tamarinde plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Plantage Tamarinde in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.