03: Occupation | Landmarks

Duration: 18'55''

Synopsis

Documentary abt the story of Hans Verhoven, who was just eight when the German forces occupied Holland. He recalls the days of hunger and cold; days when Dutch families were driven to eating tulip bulbs and tells of his escape from Amsterdam.

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