De Wisselwachter


1h 35m 1986

Brief Synopsis

An elegant Frenchwoman gets off a train in a remote location in Holland and finds shelter in the pointsman's cabin. The pointsman leads a lonely existence, consisting of operating the local railroad stop, keeping house, and sleeping. The two unlikely roommates who speak different languages communica

Film Details

Also Known As
Pointsman, The, Wisselwachter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Distribution Company
Vestron Pictures
Location
Netherlands

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

An elegant Frenchwoman gets off a train in a remote location in Holland and finds shelter in the pointsman's cabin. The pointsman leads a lonely existence, consisting of operating the local railroad stop, keeping house, and sleeping. The two unlikely roommates who speak different languages communicate using gestures and facial expressions and develop a relationship which eventually evolves into one of unequal power between them.

Film Details

Also Known As
Pointsman, The, Wisselwachter
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1986
Distribution Company
Vestron Pictures
Location
Netherlands

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Venice Film Festival August 30, 1986.

Released in United States Spring April 8, 1988

Released in United States August 30, 1986 (Shown at Venice Film Festival August 30, 1986.)

Released in United States on Video December 14, 1988

Released in United States August 30, 1986

Released in United States on Video December 14, 1988

Released in United States Spring April 8, 1988