UNKNOWN WATERWAYS

Cinemavixion Review

This two-part documentary, "Unknown Waterways" (2016), directed by Ruben Smit, offers an intimate look at the vibrant ecosystems of the Netherlands' rivers. Smit guides viewers on a seasonal journey, revealing the hidden life teeming within and around the waterways. From the impressive engineering of beaver dams to the delicate dance of damselflies and the aerial pursuits of black terns, fishing herons, and white-tailed eagles, the film captures the dynamic pulse of nature. More than just a nature documentary, it follows one man's personal voyage of discovery, tracing the course of the rivers from the German border to the North Sea, inviting viewers to connect with the landscape on a profound level.