Amsterdam University Press - Dutch Post-War Fiction Film Book

Explore the often overlooked world of Dutch post-war fictional cinema with this academic study from Amsterdam University Press. While most discussions of Dutch film focus on documentaries or pre-war eras, this book fills a significant gap in film studies by examining the era of post-war fiction. Through the lens of the "Hollandse school" and the deadpan, ironic style seen in the works of Alex van Warmerdam, this text examines how humor functions in Dutch movies. It applies established theories on comedy to analyze various cinematic categories, including neurotic romances, low-class comedies, grotesque satire, and deliberate camp. This study offers a fresh perspective on how irony and humor shape the identity of Dutch film. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and film enthusiasts looking to understand the specific stylistic developments that define Dutch cinema's unique voice in the post-war period.