Herring Fishers (1930)

Departing Ostend for the North Sea grounds, a fishing boat casts its herring nets until a drift into French waters prompts a boarding by the coast guards—a brisk portrait of hard work at sea and the thinness of a maritime border.

Director: Henri Storck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:
Music: Hughes Maréchal
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herring Fishers about?
Departing Ostend for the North Sea grounds, a fishing boat casts its herring nets until a drift into French waters prompts a boarding by the coast guards—a brisk portrait of hard work at sea and the thinness of a maritime border.
Who directed Herring Fishers?
Herring Fishers was directed by Henri Storck.
How long is Herring Fishers?
Herring Fishers has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Herring Fishers?
Herring Fishers is a Documentary film.
Where was Herring Fishers produced?
Herring Fishers was produced in Belgium.