Ben Verbong

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Ben Verbong
Ben Verbong, Bestanddeelnr 931-6825.jpg
Verbong in 1981
Born (1949-07-02) 2 July 1949 (age 75)
Tegelen, Netherlands
Occupation(s)Film director
Screenwriter
Years active1981present

Ben Verbong (born 2 July 1949) is a Dutch film director and screenwriter. He has directed 18 films since 1981. His debut film The Girl with the Red Hair was entered into the 32nd Berlin International Film Festival. [1]

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Selected filmography

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References

  1. "Berlinale: 1982 Programme". berlinale.de. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 13 November 2010.