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Mira

  • 19711971
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
487
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Mira (1971)
CrimeDrama
The story of a small and conservative West-Flemish village opposing the construction of a bridge over the Scheldt.The story of a small and conservative West-Flemish village opposing the construction of a bridge over the Scheldt.The story of a small and conservative West-Flemish village opposing the construction of a bridge over the Scheldt.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
487
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Fons Rademakers
  • Writers
    • Hugo Claus
    • Magda Reypens
    • Stijn Streuvels(novel "De teleurgang van den Waterhoek")
  • Stars
    • Willeke van Ammelrooy
    • Jan Decleir
    • Carlos van Lanckere
  • Director
    • Fons Rademakers
  • Writers
    • Hugo Claus
    • Magda Reypens
    • Stijn Streuvels(novel "De teleurgang van den Waterhoek")
  • Stars
    • Willeke van Ammelrooy
    • Jan Decleir
    • Carlos van Lanckere
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in Mira (1971)
    Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy in Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in Mira (1971)
    Mira (1971)
    Mira (1971)
    Mira (1971)
    Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jan Decleir in Mira (1971)

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    Willeke van Ammelrooy
    Willeke van Ammelrooy
    • Mira
    Jan Decleir
    Jan Decleir
    • Lander
    Carlos van Lanckere
    • deken Broeke
    Luc Ponette
    • Maurice Rondeau
    Roger Bolders
    Roger Bolders
    • Sieper
    Mart Gevers
    • Manse
    Freek de Jonge
    • Treute
    Charles Janssens
    • Snoek
    Josephine van Gasteren
    • Moeder van Maurice
    Fons Rademakers
    Fons Rademakers
    • Notaris
    Romain Deconinck
    Romain Deconinck
    • Landmeter
    Ann Petersen
    • Hospita
    Ward de Ravet
    • Rijkswachter
    Jo Gevers
    Bert André
      Bob Bernaerd
      François Bernard
      Marc Bober
      • Director
        • Fons Rademakers
      • Writers
        • Hugo Claus
        • Magda Reypens
        • Stijn Streuvels(novel "De teleurgang van den Waterhoek")
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      • Trivia
        Feature film debut of Willeke van Ammelrooy. She did however play in four short films (Rotterdam Europort (1966), Joop Strikes Again... (1970), Een winterliefde (1970) and Porselein (1971)), and a television series ('t Schaep Met De 5 Pooten (1969)) before making this film.
      • Goofs
        When the dam is about to burst, the bridge builder looks as if he is trying to block the breach with a modern fork-lift palette.
      • Connections
        Featured in Fons Rademakers: Hoe een zondagskind de Nederlandse speelfilm uitvond (2003)
      • Soundtracks
        Zonder Jou (Without You)
        Music by Georges Delerue, Lyrics by Hugo Claus

        Performed by Chorus And Orchestra Bert Paige

        Sung by Liesbeth List

      User reviews3

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      6/10
      Can't Decide What It Wants To Be
      An unbalanced mixture of a film, with elements of resistance to the modern world encroaching on village life, sexual liberation of a woman who has sampled life away from the restrictive local community, culture clash between locals and 'townies', and some aspects of exploitation of poor communities to serve the wealthy.

      The efforts of locals to prevent a bridge being built over 'their' river are often comical - not dissimilar to Clochemerle - as they pull up marker pegs and harass the builders, but the violence is real. Two deaths, two significant injuries, and the use of Gendarmes to protect the ongoing work. No strong case is ever made against the bridge, despite passions running high, and the ending suggests a miraculous change of heart among the villagers. More curiously, the menfolk seem to need to travel for work; the bridge would seem a boon, not the curse they treat it as.

      The editing is sometimes a little suspect and the plot is episodic, with jumps between scenes. Some characters seem destined to be vital to the story but disappear, while others change allegiance suddenly, or their motivations are unclear. Mira herself holds a power that defies explanation, and is not as sweet as she is played, while the engineer Rondeau's actions left me baffled. His innocence in the face of knowing locals and building crews alike is unconvincing. The relationship between residents on either side of the river is never really explored.

      All these shortcomings aside, the film is engaging and keeps the viewer entertained.
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      • Nov 12, 2021

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      • Release date
        • March 4, 1971 (Netherlands)
      • Countries of origin
        • Belgium
        • Netherlands
      • Language
        • Dutch
      • Also known as
        • Mira of de teleurgang van de waterhoek
      • Filming locations
        • Nevele, Belgium
      • Production companies
        • Kunst en Kino
        • Rademakers Productie BV
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      • Budget
        • NLG 1,000,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 35 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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