| De Bannelingen | |
| Director: | Léon Boedels and Caroline van Dommelen |
| Producer: | Film-Fabriek F.A |
| Based On: | Vera; or, The Nihilists |
| Runtime: | 50 minutes |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Language: | Silent |
De Bannelingen (The Exiles) is a 1911 Dutch silent drama film directed by Léon Boedels and Caroline van Dommelen. It was Caroline van Dommelen's first film.[1] It was an adaptation of the play Vera; or, The Nihilists by Oscar Wilde
In the 19th century a group of nihilists wants to improve the horrible conditions for prisoners in Russia during the Tsar's reign.
The Algemeen Handelsblad reviewed the film positively stating:"The shots are very varied and offer everything that belongs to thecinema: beautiful nature scenes with the necessary action, refined interiors, and… most importantly, fine acting that comes out well”"