Because My Bike Was There... · 1966
Because My Bike Was There... (1966) is a Documentary film directed by Louis van Gasteren, starring Bob Bermond, Jan Wolkers.
Documentary
Overview
On 19 March 1966, a photo exhibition about the police intervention during the wedding of Beatrix and Claus opened in Amsterdam. After the opening, filmmaker Louis van Gasteren filmed how, in the distance, policemen began beating up a young man, seemingly without any provocation. This footage was shown that same evening on television. Van Gasteren interviewed the victim, a 22-year-old student, who declared that he was walking in that direction because his ‘bicycle was there’. That became the title of this short film, in which Van Gasteren used slow motion to analyse the objectionable actions taken by the police.
Cast
Bob Bermond, Jan Wolkers
Forgot the name of "Because My Bike Was There..."? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
What is "Because My Bike Was There..." about?
On 19 March 1966, a photo exhibition about the police intervention during the wedding of Beatrix and Claus opened in Amsterdam. After the opening, filmmaker Louis van Gasteren filmed how, in the distance, policemen began beating up a young man, seemingly without any provocation. This footage was shown that same evening on television. Van Gasteren interviewed the victim, a 22-year-old student, who declared that he was walking in that direction because his ‘bicycle was there’. That became the title of this short film, in which Van Gasteren used slow motion to analyse the objectionable actions taken by the police.
When was "Because My Bike Was There..." released?
Because My Bike Was There... was released in 1966.
Who stars in "Because My Bike Was There..."?
The cast includes Bob Bermond, Jan Wolkers.
