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. 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 the cinema: beautiful nature scenes with the necessary action, refined interiors, and⦠most importantly, fine acting that comes out wellâÂÂ"