On the Track of Robert Van Gulik

2016 | 87 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

On the Track of Robert Van Gulik
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    Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.

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    25 September 2016

  • DirectingRob Rombout
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