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201587 min16documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Parradox

201587 min16documentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

At 70 years old, filmmaker Pim de la Parra returns to Suriname to present the restored version of his influential film 'Wan Pipel'.

“The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of legendary filmmaker Pim de la Parra”

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In-soo Radstake

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At 70 years old, filmmaker Pim de la Parra returns to Suriname to present the restored version of his influential film 'Wan Pipel'.

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In-soo Radstakedirector

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Willeke van Ammelrooycast

Sylvia Kristel

Sylvia Kristelcast

Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoevencast

Pim de la Parra

Pim de la Parracast

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Pim de la Parra returns to Suriname at 70, reflecting on his life and career. The film captures a significant moment when actress Willeke van Ammelrooy reconciles with him during the presentation of the restored version of his influential film, 'Wan Pipel'. Released over 35 years ago, 'Wan Pipel' challenged the Dutch film industry in the late 1960s. De la Parra discusses his tumultuous relationships, financial difficulties, and the lack of recognition for his later works, known as 'minimal movies'.

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