Once Upon Amsterdam (2021)
• December 31st, 2021 • 1h 0min
Documentary
Overview
Presents a day in the life in Amsterdam, a city in transformation, captured shortly after the turn of the millennium, and shortly before the digital revolution would speed up the pace of life considerably. Shot in a fly-on-the-wall style.
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