New series Tijdsbeeld (Images of the Time) i.c.w. NRC Handelsblad

October 6th 2008

Films and documentaries preserved and digitized thanks to Images for the Future, are now going to find their way to – among others – DVD. In collaboration with Dutch quality newspaper NRC Handelsblad and Tijdsbeeld Media, Sound & Vision presents a DVD-series about Dutch documentary film, Tijdsbeeld (‘Images of the Time’).

Last year saw the release of the first three parts: 1- the Dutch Documentary School  1945-1964; 2 - Innovators 1962-1970; and 3 - the VPRO Documentary School 1971-1977. Coming 19th November will see the release of the next three, titled The Aftermath of the Second World War; Revolt and Rebellion; and Colonial Past

The aim in presenting the series is disclosing and providing access to unique Dutch documentary films, as well as to contributing to the creation of a Dutch documentary history. As with the previous releases, Bert Hogenkamp (media historian at Sound & Vision) selected the works and foresaw them with a context in the enclosed booklet. Hans Beerekamp (NRC) provides an introduction to each box-set. As of the 19th November, the box can be purchased through NRC Handelsblad, Sound & Vision’s store, and Tijdsbeeld Media’s webshop.