The Swell
Drama 6 x 45' Netherlands 2016
Brochure
The most powerful storm in history is hurtling towards The Netherlands and Belgium where catastrophic flooding threatens millions.
Experience an epic and thrilling event mini-series that hooked millions of TV viewers in Holland and Belgium. This gripping story explores what might happen if the national flood defences of The Netherlands and Belgium collapse. Five million people live on land below sea level. How might major cities and rural areas survive the devastating consequences of flooding? Could people rebuild not just their individual lives, but entire countries?
Production Status CompletedOriginal Title Als de dijken brekenDuration Episodes 6 x 45'Genre DramaCountry of Origin NetherlandsProduction Year 2016Language Spoken DutchDirector Hans Herbots Script Writer Karin van der Meer & Maarten Lebens Producer Ingmar Menning & Johan Nijenhuis Production Company JoCo MediaCo-production Companies Menuet BVBA


