Against The Grain

Against The Grain

Drama set in Twente's textile industry in the 1960s. The young worker Johanna wants to face the social conditions of the time. Their struggle coincides with the economic reconstruction and the arrival of Italy's first workers. Growing tensions between Twente's citizens and the newly arrived Italians lead to the riots in 1961. Along with her new lover Francesco, Johanna is in the eye of the storm.

Release Date

November 14, 2024

Status

Released

Original Title

Tegendraads

Runtime

Budget

Revenue

Language

Dutch

Production Companies

Johan Nijenhuis & Co