About Dana Nechushtan
Born 1970. Dana Nechushtan is a Dutch screenwriter, film director, director and playwright.
Dana Nechushtan (born 26 December 1970) is a Dutch director and screenwriter.
Early life Dana Nechushtan grew up on a kibbutz in the north of Israel. At the age of six, she moved to the Netherlands with her mother.
Career In 1990, she was admitted to the Netherlands Film and Television Academy, where she graduated in 1994.
Between 2002 and 2004 she was the director of the successful series Dunya en Desie. In 2008 she directed the film sequel of the show, which was submitted as the Dutch entry for the Oscars but failed to be nominated.
In 2013 she directed four music videos for Anouk.
From 2014 until 2020 she directed Hollands Hoop, for which she won Golden Calf award for best series in 2014.
Personal life Nechushtan is in a relationship with screenwriter Franky Ribbens. They have a son and daughter.
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Who is Dana Nechushtan?
Dutch screenwriter and film director
When was Dana Nechushtan born?
Dana Nechushtan was born on 26 December 1970 in Afula.
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Dana Nechushtan is a screenwriter, film director, director and playwright.
What nationality is Dana Nechushtan?
Dana Nechushtan is Dutch.
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