The Village on the River

Village by the River (Dorp aan de rivier) is a 1958 Dutch film directed by Fons Rademakers. The film was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 32nd Academy Awards.

Plot
In the early 20th century, in the Dutch province of Brabant, Dr. Tjerk van Taeke, the village doctor, has his own unique approach to medicine. Despite opposition, his methods bring significant success. However, his unconventional behavior, including befriending a local poacher, leads to conflict with village authorities, especially the mayor who wants him gone.

When one of his patients, the miller's assistant, commits suicide after seeing him, the villagers, urged by their leaders, turn against him. Despite a drunken "vigil" by some, the situation turns into a farce. Then, when Dr. van Taeke's wife unexpectedly dies, he sees no reason to stay in the village.

Cast

 * Max Croiset	... 	Dr. Van Taeke
 * Mary Dresselhuys	... 	Mrs. Van Taeke
 * Bernhard Droog	... 	Cis den Dove
 * Jan Retèl	... 	Thijs van Erpen
 * Jan Teulings	... 	Burgemeester
 * Jan Lemaire Sr.	... 	Willem
 * Hans Kaart	... 	Sjef
 * Herman Bouber	... 	Nardje
 * Tamara Garcia	... 	Zigeunerin
 * Huib Orizand	... 	Pie
 * Frits Butzelaar
 * Louis van Gasteren Sr.	... 	Oom Jan
 * Lou Geels		...    Veldwachter
 * Frans 't Hoen	... 	Dirk Jan

Awards

 * Nominated
 * Academy Award: Best Foreign Language Film
 * Berlin Film Festival: Golden Bear