Beyond Words (1997)

Directed by

Louis van Gasteren

Genre

documentary film

Country

Netherlands

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows daily life and work in the Netherlands. It observes people and their routines without narration or dramatic structure. The film relies on visual storytelling and natural sound.

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What happens

Louis Alphonse van Gasteren (20 November 1922 – 10 May 2016) was a Dutch film director, film producer, and artist. He was born in Amsterdam. He is the son of actor Louis van Gasteren Sr. and singer Elise Menagé Challa, and the brother of actress Josephine van Gasteren. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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