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Jean van de Velde

b. 1957

Dutch film director and screenwriter

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About Jean van de Velde

Born 1957. Jean van de Velde is a Dutch screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer and director.

Jean van de Velde (born 14 March 1957) is a Dutch film director and screenwriter. He has directed twelve films since 1979. His film The Silent Army competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. He is the father of actor Yannick van de Velde.

Selected filmography The Little Blonde Death (1993) De Flat (writer, 1994) All Stars (1997) Leak (2000) Floris (2004) Wild Romance (2006) The Silent Army (Original title: Wit Licht) (2008) All Stars 2: Old Stars (2011) The Price of Sugar (2013) Bram Fischer (2017)

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Important facts

Born
14 March 1957, Bukavu
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer, director
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands

People in Jean van de Velde's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Bram Fischer
1908 – 1975
Politician
 Portrait of Yannick van de Velde
Yannick van de Velde
b. 1989
Actor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean van de Velde?

Dutch film director and screenwriter

When was Jean van de Velde born?

Jean van de Velde was born on 14 March 1957 in Bukavu.

What is Jean van de Velde's occupation?

Jean van de Velde is a screenwriter, film producer, film director, writer and director.

What nationality is Jean van de Velde?

Jean van de Velde is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean van de Velde

· Wikidata: Q2511033

· DBpedia: Jean van de Velde (director)

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