Grutte Pier

2022 [WESTERN FRISIAN]

History

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IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 146 146

Plot summary

The magical epos of Friesland's biggest hero.

Director

Steven de Jong Photo
Steven de Jong

Top cast

Jan Arendsz Photo
Jan Arendsz as Greve
Lourens van den Akker Photo
Lourens van den Akker as
Leo de Jong Photo
Leo de Jong as Maarten van Rossum
Syb van der Ploeg Photo
Syb van der Ploeg as Lytse Thys
720p.BLU 1080p.BLU
1.1 GB
1280*536
Dutch 2.0
NR
ro  
23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
Seeds 2
2.26 GB
1920*804
Dutch 5.1
NR
ro  
23.976 fps
2 hr 2 min
Seeds 3

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by eelcoherder-81102 8 / 10

A history of Fryslân told in a pretty modern way

This movie is quite a compelling screening of the legend of Grutte Pier, a figure that many Frisians think of as a hero - or at least think they consider him to be a hero. The Dutch (from 'Holland') probably will disagree with the story line.Historical accuracy and political points of view aside (I know where the negative comments on the monument in Medemblik, accusing Grutte Pier, comes from), I believe this is a movie worth watching.Many Frisians have heard about Grutte Pier, but most only know the bare, basic facts. This movie at least gives a proper overview or introduction to his personality and his motives. And, to the credit of the movie makers, the picture of Grutte Pier is not wholly pretty.The movie feels like a merger between a Hollywood blockbuster and a Tryater performance (Tryater is a Frisian theater company, well-respected, but low-budget), but in a good way. It kept my attention and I mostly enjoyed it. At times a bit melodramatic, but that comes with the genre. Overall, well worth watching, in my point of view.
Reviewed by wsantema 3 / 10

Niet de beste Nederlandse film

I watched grutte pier on amazon prime this evening. I hoped it would bring a compelling story on one of our local heroes. Unfortunately, it did not deliver. Main reason is not the low budget which is clearly visible in the shots with special effects or in the limited amount of film locations. This can be overlooked knowing the constraints of dutch film makers and the lack of suitable filming locations. It hasn't prevented earlier movies to be quite entertaining.My main concern is the script. The conversations are just goofy and grutte pier almost seems like he is mentally disabled and tries to get selected for a role as 'hodor' in game of thrones. It's probably difficult to find frisian actors, but by letting milan van weelden speak the language, it adds to the goofiness. His friends act likewise loud and idiotic. Even when pushed having to watch beyond the goofy script, the story is incomprehensable going from the one scene to the other.
Reviewed by kurtberengeiger 4 / 10

The hero and the hare

Grutte Pier is the only European national hero I know of that is famous for his hare-hunting skills with a sword. No, he's the only national hero I know of that is famous for his hare-hunting skills with a sword. Anywhere. Must be a Frisian thing. Absolutely amazing. And not a tortoise to be seen as far as the eye can see. It seems that swords are also very useful for chasing away birds and buzzards. Just in case they fly by where they're not wanted. I think that must also be a Frisian thing. Birds, buzzards, and hares beware. Your time is numbered. And Grutte Pier is out to get you. With his sword. His great, big, hare-impaling sword.
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