
The New Wilderness
Nature reborn 20 miles from Amsterdam
Directed by Mark Verkerk, Ruben Smit
A visually stunning documentary celebrating ecological restoration and the resilience of nature in reclaiming space within one of Europe's most human-dominated landscapes.
At the heart of one of the most densely populated areas of Europe, in a country where every square meter of land has been meticulously shaped by man, lie the Oostvaardersplassen – a unique experiment in letting nature run its course. In just 40 years, 6,000 hectares of newly formed polder has been transformed into one of Europe’s most dynamic and productive wetlands – home to some of Europe’s rarest birds such as the magnificent white tailed eagle, which hadn’t been seen in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages.
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Questions people ask
Is The New Wilderness easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does The New Wilderness end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is The New Wilderness sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is The New Wilderness scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The New Wilderness violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The New Wilderness
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The New Wilderness
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The New Wilderness, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The New Wilderness, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The New Wilderness, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































