Nova Zembla
Short description
Set in the 16th century, this historical drama follows a Dutch expedition seeking a trade route to Asia via the North Pole. The crew, including a novice writer named Gerrit de Veer, sails from Amsterdam to find a passage through the Arctic. The mission turns into a struggle for survival when their ship becomes trapped in the ice near Nova Zembla. Forced to winter in the frozen wilderness, the sailors must face extreme cold, hunger, and polar bears while dealing with internal conflicts.
Directed by Reinout Oerlemans, the film features a cast including Robert de Hoog, Jan Decleir, Derek de Lint, Doutzen Kroes, Victor Reinier, and Juda Goslinga. Produced by companies such as Nederlands Fonds voor de Film and Saga Film, the movie was a joint production between the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles.
The film received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 4,800 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 5.5/10 from 78 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- "New Land" is the first Dutch film in 3D format.
- The plot of the film is based on the notes of Gerrit de Veer, who was a real historical figure.
- The Saint Petersburg frigate "Shtandart" – an exact copy of Peter the First's warship – was used as the ship for "Barents".
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