Overview

During the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2002, Leo Hannewijk (festival director Film by the Sea) approached filmmaker and producer Digna Sinke with the idea of asking several film makers to make short films based on poems about the province of Zeeland. It would offer an opportunity to investigate the limits of the medium film and, just like poetry, not to focus on the story but to tackle universal and grander themes through mood and form. In the end, eight short films were realized, by eight different filmmakers. The films are connected by intermezzi, aerial shots of the Zeeland coasts. Poems of the Sea is a stirring and surprising portrayal of Zeeland. Filled with desires and passion.

1. Erik de Bruyn

   Director

2. Ate de Jong

   Director

3. Kees Hin

   Director

4. David Lammers

   Director

5. Anne van de Putte

   Director

6. Digna Sinke

   Director

7. Clara van Gool

   Director

8. Jan Wouter van Reijen

   Director

9. Jos de Putter

   Director