This series shows The Netherlands from a spectacular perspective. Through data visualizations, impressive aerial images and portraits of people on the ground, we show who we are and how time changes and has changed the country.

More than 100 years ago, Dutch aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker caused a stir in the city of Haarlem by flying a few laps over it in his primitive aircraft "de Spin" ("the Spider"). Fokker was the first to see what we're now accustomed to: The Netherlands From Above.

© VPRO February 2012

This channel offers some of the best travel series from the Dutch broadcaster VPRO. Our series explore cultures from all over the world. VPRO storytellers have lived abroad for years with an open mind and endless curiosity, allowing them to become one with their new country. Thanks to these qualities, they are the perfect guides to let you experience a place and culture through the eyes of a local. Uncovering the soul of a country, through an intrinsic and honest connection, is what VPRO and its presenters do best.

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Director: Peter Blom and Robert Wiering
English, French and Spanish subtitles by Ericsson and co-funded by the European Union.