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201980 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Freek

201980 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A final show marks a significant moment for renowned Dutch performer Freek de Jonge as he reflects on his life and confronts painful memories.

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A final show marks a significant moment for renowned Dutch performer Freek de Jonge as he reflects on his life and confronts painful memories.

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Dennis Alink

Dennis Alinkdirector

Dennis Alink

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Paul Teunissenwriter

Freek de Jonge

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Henry van Loon

Henry van Looncast

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Freek de Jonge stands on stage, preparing for what he calls his final performance. The renowned Dutch performer reflects on his life and career, grappling with painful memories and past decisions. As he rehearses, Freek questions whether he has fulfilled his potential as an artist and a man. This 80-minute documentary, directed by Dennis Alink, captures his quest for redemption and the desire to reignite the passion that defined his work over three decades.

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