Hans, Life Before Death
Original title: Hans: het leven voor de dood
Overview
Hans: Het Leven voor de dood (Hans, Life Before Death) is a documentary feature film about the life of the young composer Hans van Sweeden (1939-1963) and those who knew him intimately. The film is about the harrowing life of the musician, poet and actor Hans van Sweeden (1939-1963), who ended his life at the age of 24. Simultaneously, the film offers a poignant portrait of his contemporaries in the turbulent fifties and sixties and the children of the Nazis. It won the Golden Calf for Best Feature Film in 1983. Award of the Dutch film critics, 1983; the Belgian film critics Award, 1984; Best Dutch Documentary 1980-1990. (Wikipedia)
Top-billed cast
- WWillem Nijholt
- JJan Cremer
- HHans van Sweeden
Crew
- Director
- Louis van Gasteren
- Writers
- Louis van Gasteren, Joke Meerman, Wim Louwrier, Remmelt Lukkien, Fred Van Kuyk
- Producer
- Joke Meerman
Frequently asked questions
What is Hans, Life Before Death rated?
Hans, Life Before Death has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 votes.
Who directed Hans, Life Before Death?
Hans, Life Before Death was directed by Louis van Gasteren.
When was Hans, Life Before Death released?
Hans, Life Before Death was released in 1983.
