Against the Wire
Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Tegendraads |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Ben Sombogaart |
| Runtime | 127 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant narrative that contrasts an intimate love story against the backdrop of a sweeping social conflict. It relies on meticulous period detail to explore the mechanisms of xenophobia and solidarity through a distinctly female perspective.
What lingers after the credits roll is a powerful sense of empathy and a contemplation on the human cost of economic progress. A emotionally resonant drama where personal lives are etched into history. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ben Sombogaart
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Watch attentively in the evening to fully absorb the historical weight and emotional layers.
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