Holland – The Living Delta celebrates the diverse natural heritage of the Dutch rivers and delta region while sketching the cultural and historical context that has played such a vital part in shaping them. It is often said that while God created the world, the Dutch created Holland.
The film contrasts sweeping scenes that capture the beauty of these waterways, with intimate eye-opening, sometimes heart warming portraits of the birds, animals, fish and insects who live there. The film explores the delta through the eyes of five main characters: the white tailed sea-eagle, the beaver, the hare, the stickleback and the large scarce blue butterfly. Each animal gives us access to a different facet of the delta; from the macro to the micro; from mysterious underwater worlds to panoramic aerial views.
Large grazers, fish and birds that have not been seen here for decades, sometimes hundreds of years, are taking their place again. Fish are given the chance to migrate to their spawning grounds. Birds find their food where it has not been for a long time. The beaver is building its dams again and the sea eagle is taking to the skies above the rivers. Man is still changing the map as he sees fit, but now in harmony with nature.
Holland – The Living Delta is produced by EMS Films Holland BV.
Veldkijker Films contributed to this film as DOP / cinematographer.
