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Backlight

Backlight

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VPRO

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

Created by: Doke Romeijn, Marije Meerman
Season 22 · Episode 1

Make it simple!

Sep 7, 2023·50m

Is complexity killing us? Is the Netherlands becoming ungovernable? Name a government file and it is stuck. While most fingers point to politics, the real reason is not often mentioned: we have made it all too complex. A look at stalled files with writer Ilja Leonard Pfeijffer, general director of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Abdeluheb Choho, international artist collective Cascoland, BuitenDelen, Erfpachters Belangen Amsterdam foundation and the residents of the Het Wad campsite on the Afsluitdijk.

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When did Backlight Season 22 Episode 1 air?

Backlight Season 22 Episode 1 aired on September 7, 2023.

How long is Backlight Season 22 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 50 minutes.

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