Movie Description

Keetje Tippel

(1975)

Overview

In the late 19th-century, the Tippel family moves to rural Stavoren in search of greener pastures. However, their dreams are quickly shattered, as teenage Katie is terrorized by a male-dominated society who only see her as an object. Her situation worsens when, following her father's sacking and her elder sister's descent into alcoholism, her mother decides that, rather than starving, Katie becomes a prostitute.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleKeetje Tippel

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1975-03-06

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 42m

Production CompaniesRob Houwer Film Holland

Genres

  • Drama
  • History