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199730 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

My Father Takes Pictures

199730 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Thirty minutes of personal stories reveal Boy Pijman's experiences as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp during the Second World War.

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Thirty minutes of personal stories reveal Boy Pijman's experiences as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp during the Second World War.

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Claire Pijmandirector

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Boy Pijman sits with his children, recounting his time as a prisoner of war in a Japanese camp during the Second World War. Born in the Dutch East Indies, he shares stories that he had kept silent for years. Director Claire Pijman captures these intimate moments as Boy reflects on his past and its effects on his family. The 30-minute film presents a personal narrative set against the backdrop of a significant historical event.

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