Ciske the Rat
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Directed by Wolfgang Staudte · Written by Wolfgang Staudte
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Cast
- Dick van der Velde Ciske de Rat
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Kees Brusse Onderwijzer Bruis - Jenny van Maerlant Ciskes moeder
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Riek Schagen Tante Jans - Stine Lerou Chris
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Lies Franken Suus Bruis - Katja Ernst Mevrouw De Hoop
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Rob de Vries Ciske's vader -
Cees Laseur Dhr. Van Loon -
Paul Steenbergen Leraar Maatsuyker -
Jan Teulings -
Guus Oster
Make it a double feature
3h 17m together
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