By the Dike Sluice (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1963, By the Dike Sluice is a notable film directed by Peter Nestler.
What it’s about. In his first film, Peter Nestler gives voice to an old floodgate. A nearby village, its inhabitants, wooden posts and twisted willow rods are presented from this unusual perspective. The floodgate ponders the fisher boats coming home from the sea along the shipping channel which is fed at low tide by a small river.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, By the Dike Sluice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Dike Sluice page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Dike Sluice (1963)?
- In US, By the Dike Sluice is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is By the Dike Sluice worth watching?
- By the Dike Sluice holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was By the Dike Sluice released?
- By the Dike Sluice was released in 1963.