Queen Juliana of the Netherlands

Based on inside interviews, a picture is painted of one of the most discussed government teams in the Netherlands: the Den Uyl cabinet between 1973 and 1977.

The history of the Polygoon cinema newsreel is the recent history of The Netherlands and beyond, narrated by the distinctive voice of Philip Bloemendal. Using numerous clips, various individuals involved recount their contributions to the newsreels.

Compilation of newsreel items: Launch of SS 'Prins der Nederlanden'; Competition of lorries; Queen Wilhelmina and prince Hendrik visit an exhibition of church art; A carriage accident on the Amsterdam Singel (8 februari 1913); Suffragettes' march in Amsterdam; Queen Wilhelmina and princess Juliana go ice skating; Arrival of health officer dr. L. van de Steen van Ommeren who has been working for the Red Cross in Constantinopel; Fire in the Spalteholz en Ameschot factory, Achterweg 2; Prins Hendrik visits the exhibition in Ghent.

Short documentary about the making of and the worldwide reactions to The Secret Annex, Anne Frank's diary in book form.

Documentary about Queen Juliana of The Netherlands in honor of her 70st birthday, including a short interview with the queen.

A documentary view of the galas of Paris’s Palais Garnier in the 1950s and ’60s.

Signatures are affixed during the transfer of sovereignty from the Netherlands to the Republic of Indonesia.

Footage of the public declaration of support to Queen Wilhelmina that took place a week after SDAP leader Troelstra had declared the revolution in the Netherlands in the wake of the First World War.

Documentary by Remy Vlek about one hundred years of social democracy in the Netherlands, which began with the founding of the SDAP on August 26, 1894, followed by a studio discussion moderated by Paul Witteman on the future of social democracy.

Portrait of Marga Klompé, former Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Welfare. Her personal story is interspersed with archival footage of her political career. Klompé talks about her life, being a woman, her Catholic faith, the KVP, her career as Minister of Culture, Recreation and Social Welfare, her (slight) regret about being single, her views on South Africa, nuclear armament, and the misogynistic developments in the Roman Catholic Church.

This film from the Second World War is a report on how Canadian women were trained to handle many kinds of work in the Canadian Women's Army Corps, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service. Basic training, everyday life in the forces and the contribution of women to Canada's fighting strength are illustrated.

Transmission recording by the NOS. On January 31, 1980, Princess Beatrix's birthday, Queen Juliana announced via radio and television at the stroke of 8:00 PM that she was abdicating. In warm words, she asked the Dutch people for support and trust for her daughter Beatrix, the new queen. Prime Minister Van Agt subsequently offered his congratulations and wished Queen Juliana and Crown Princess Beatrix health and blessings. In a special broadcast of the NCRV program *Hier en nu*, former Prime Ministers Biesheuvel and De Jong discussed the succession to the throne.

KRO documentary about VVD parliamentary group leader Frits Bolkestein and his life and work.

Program by Jan A. Niemeijer, who spoke with various people who got to know Queen Juliana.

During the succession to the throne in the Netherlands on April 30, 1980, the abdication of Queen Juliana took place in Amsterdam, followed by the inauguration of Beatrix as Queen of the Netherlands.

Documentary accompanying the new book 'Bernhard: A Hidden History' by author Annejet van der Zijl. The book provides a historical reconstruction of Bernhard zur Lippe Biesterfeld's German childhood. For this, Van der Zijl spent five years researching the archives of, among others, Bernhard's German family and his secondary schools, and spoke with friends and acquaintances from his time in Germany. NOS reporter Arjan Nieuwenhuizen interviews Van der Zijl and returned to Wojnowo, now located in Poland but German territory at the time, and the place where Bernhard grew up on the Reckenwalde estate. Arjan Nieuwenhuizen unexpectedly stumbled upon unique private footage of Bernhard himself, filmed during his childhood and the first years with Princess Juliana. Excerpts from this can be seen in the documentary.

Festivities surrounding Queen Juliana's 25th anniversary of her reign.

Experts and people who knew him attempt to get to the heart of his character. Their stories are visually supported by unique and never-before-seen footage from Bernhard's private collection.

What does Pim Fortuyn's legacy mean for the Netherlands today? How have his rise and his assassination changed the political and societal debate on migration? And what does that say about Dutch views on tolerance and diversity? In the eight-part KRO-NCRV documentary series Fortuyn: Un-Hollands, producer mint film office gives a voice to people who were barely heard at the time, but who were right at the center of the Fortuyn debate. Critics, political allies and opponents, men and women, with a bicultural background and white, tell how they experienced the Fortuyn revolt and what influence Pim Fortuyn had – and still has – on their lives and positions in the Netherlands.

Insiders, close friends, and experts talk about the impressive life of Princess Beatrix: the powerful woman, friend, and mother behind the office.

The marriage between Willem-Alexander and Máxima reads like a fairy tale, but one in which love, duty, and public opinion constantly clash. Insiders, close friends, and experts explain how the relationship comes under pressure as soon as private choices have public consequences.

Fifty years after independence, Coen Verbraak examines the current state of Suriname and its future. With voices from Suriname and the Netherlands on brain drain, identity, fragile democracy, and the lasting impact of slavery. The role of the Netherlands, departure and return, care, and hope are also addressed.

Moluccans in the Netherlands: 70 Years on the Way Home. In 1951, the first Moluccans came to the Netherlands. Through interviews, Coen Verbraak tells the stories of different generations of Moluccans about their involuntary exile.