Hans, Life Before Death(1983)
Hans: het leven voor de dood
Hans, Life Before Death Synopsis
Filmmaker Louis van Gasteren reconstructs the life of Amsterdam poet, composer and actor Hans van Sweeden, who took his own life at the age of twenty-four in 1963. Through interviews with friends, relatives and contemporaries, alongside archival material, the film becomes both an intimate portrait of Van Sweeden and a broader account of a young generation searching for freedom, identity and new ways of living in Amsterdam during the 1950s and 1960s.
Hans, Life Before Death (1983) is a documentary film directed by Louis van Gasteren, released on January 1, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Jan Cremer, Willem Nijholt and Hans van Sweeden. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis van Gasteren
- Writers:
- Louis van Gasteren, Fred Van Kuyk, Wim Louwrier
- Producers:
- Joke Meerman
- Status:
- Released
Hans, Life Before Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Louis van Gasteren, written by Louis van Gasteren, Fred Van Kuyk and Wim Louwrier, produced by Joke Meerman.
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Hans, Life Before Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Hans, Life Before Death – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hans, Life Before Death?
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The main cast of Hans, Life Before Death (1983) includes Jan Cremer, Willem Nijholt and Hans van Sweeden. The film was directed by Louis van Gasteren. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hans, Life Before Death released?
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Hans, Life Before Death was released on January 1, 1983 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is Hans, Life Before Death worth watching?
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Hans, Life Before Death (1983) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.