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Born: 18 November 1898 Died: 28 June 1989

Country of origin: Netherlands


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Description: Joris Ivens (November 18, 1898 - June 28, 1989) was a Dutch documentary filmmaker and devout communist, and is generally respected as one of the foremost documentarists of the twentieth century. Probably the best known of his early films is his 10-minute short Rain (Regen). Born into a wealthy family, Ivens went to work in his father's photo supply shop and from there developed an interest in film. He completed his first film at 13; in college he studied economics with the goal of continuing his father's business, but an interest in class issues distracted him from that path. Originally his work focused on technique--some arg ... (more)
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5. Nieuwe gronden (1933)
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2. Nieuwe gronden (1933)
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4. Havre (1986)
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2. Midi-Première (1975)
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