Film

Filipijns schip aan de ketting

Polygoon-Profilti (producent)

At the Europeana

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The Philippine freighter Mindanao Logger is moored in Rotterdam, after its creditors had it impounded. The steering is sealed. The crew have not been paid for months and are not dressed for the winter weather in the Netherlands. One crew member sits emotionally looking at family photos, two members play chess with a homemade chess set, and others make a meager meal. Mr. Knoops, director of a purchasing organization for civil servants, comes aboard the ship after providing clothing, food and pocket money. With newspaper articles about the miserable conditions in which the crew members live.

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