Julika Marijn

In this fascinating, four-hour documentary on the international city of Amsterdam, director Johan van der Keuken has taken a careful look at a variety of the city's inhabitants and traced their activities -- or their roots -- out into third-world countries and regions and then always back to the city again. First, a Moroccan courier on a Moped leads a tour up and down the promenades that line the canals. (www.allmovie.com)

This year St. Nicholas gives one child the chance to become a helper and join him on the boat to the Netherlands. Who will pass the exam? (imdb)