Plot Summary
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.
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Director & Crew
Louis van Gasteren
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Hans, Life Before Death?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed Hans, Life Before Death?
Hans, Life Before Death was directed by Louis van Gasteren and released in 1983.
How long is Hans, Life Before Death?
Hans, Life Before Death has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1983-01-01
- Status
- Released