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Forty Years

1h 25m1938Johan De Meester,Edmond T. Gréville
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This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East Indies and the lives of the Dutch royal family.

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What is Forty Years (1938) about?

This government commissioned film -- made on the occasion of the forty year anniversary of queen Wilhelmina's reign -- chronicles the lives of two Dutch families from 1898 to 1938 against the backdrop of the social and political events of the times. It shows the emergence of trade unions, the troubled years of the First World War, the development of aviation and Schiphol airport, the Dutch East…

Who stars in Forty Years?

Forty Years stars Cees Laseur (Rolf van Meerle), Lily Bouwmeester (Annetje Maasdonk), Matthieu van Eysden (Frans Maasdonk), Ank van der Moer (Eline Verhulst), Eduard Verkade (Zijne Excellentie van Meerle). The film was directed by Johan De Meester.

How long is Forty Years?

Forty Years has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938.

Where can I watch Forty Years?

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