Ben Verbong | |
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 Verbong in 1981 | |
| Born | 2 July 1949 Tegelen, Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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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