Archive
2019
HOW TO BE A MAN - MAN IN THE MIRROR
The good, the bad and the confused guy… they all feature in the last episode of How to be a Man. Host Margriet van der Linden talks to Gstaad's last living playboy; she visits the ‘Man Squad’ in Gent, Belgium and meets some modern "Jokers" during the London comic convention. Nowadays men are forced to look at themselves in the mirror and to reflect on their attitude towards society in times of #metoo. And not every man is comfortable in doing that. 'How to be a man' is a production by Human Factor Television for KRONCRV. Broadcast: December 17th 2019 How to be a man NPO2 |
'FULL HOUSE' FEATURING LOES LUCA
A documentary about the famous Dutch actress and comedian Loes Luca. Host Cornald Maas travels with her to Brighton at the English coast where Loes pays a visit to her only child and prize-winning director Nina Gantz. So, how does it feel to have your only daughter living overseas? This episode of ‘Volle Zalen’ turned out to be very personal. During the past two years Loes herself has been taking care of her mother until she had to bring her to a home. Despite all that, they still enjoy singing together! And finally, Loes also relates enthusiastically about her leading role in the new Dutch film ‘Mi Vida’ which will be released at the end of this year. Broadcast: November 5th 2019 Volle Zalen NPO2 |
SHORT LIST FOR BEST NON-FICTION TV SERIES 2019!
An important part of the annual Cinekid Festival is the award ceremony for the best films, television productions and new media aimed at children. Several international juries select the winners of the so-called Cinekid Lions. I'm honored and proud to be on the short list for 'The Blue Dog' in the category 'Best Non-Fiction Series'. Fingers crossed! |
SIX ABOUT REMBRANDT - SECOND SERIES
During five episodes, Rembrandt expert Jan Six tells us some surprising and funny facts about the outstanding paintings of one of the most famous artists in the world. Six takes us to Washington DC, New York and London to show us some of Rembrandts works that are mostly unknown to a Dutch audience. 'Six about Rembrandt' is a Avrotros production. Broadcast: from Oct. 9 - 13th 2019 Six over Rembrandt - 2 NPO2 |
THE BLUE DOG - SECOND SERIES
Together with a befriended artist, painter and host Jasper Krabbé explores a special genre or subject in the history of art. In each episode Jasper and his friend look for inspiration to create their own works of art at the very spot. The Blue Dog is a CCCP production. Broadcast: from Sept. 15th 2019 De blauwe hond NPO3 Zapp |
FLANDERS ACCORDING TO BRUEGEL - 2DOC
This year it is exactly 450 years ago that one of the most famous artists in the world died: Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel, who was best known for his landscapes and peasant scenes full of detail. In this special documentary, Flemish host Lucas De Man finds out more about his works of genius and poses the question: what of Bruegel’s ideas and imagery can still be found today in Flanders and the people itself? Broadcast: Sept. 9th 2019 Vlaanderen volgens Bruegel NPO2 |
NOMINATION DUTCH DIRECTORS GUILD
I am very honoured that I have been nominated by my fellow directors for the most remarkable performance of 2018 in the category: TV program one-camera direction. Last year, I directed the children's art program THE BLUE DOG which was hosted by artist Jasper Krabbé. And there’s not a good show without a great team, so thank you colleagues of CCCP! 19th March 2019 Award ceremony Amsterdam |
MAN AND ART
During the ‘Dutch National Museum Week’, host Lucas De Man tells the remarkable story of the most iconic works which can be found and admired in several Dutch museums. This year, the five episodes of ‘Man and Art’ are about the world famous pieces of Egon Schiele, Piero Manzoni, Constatin Brancusi, Hendrick Goltzius and Japanese powerwoman Yayoi Kusama! 8, 10,11,12,13 april Man en kunst 22.35 pm NPO2 |
WHAT'S ON
Suzanne Swarts (Museum Voorlinden) pays a visit to the new exhibition ‘Freedom’ of Museum De Fundatie in Zwolle. It displays 50 years of the absolute great works of Dutch art from our foremost artists. In SCHUNCK* Heerlen, Cathelijne Broers (Hermitage, Nieuwe Kerk) encounters the early works and (too short) life of Jean Michel Basquiat at the exhibition Basquiat, The Artist and His New York Scene Broadcast: February 19th and 26th Nu te zien at 22.47 NPO2 |
SIX ABOUT REMBRANDT
In five episodes, Rembrandt expert Jan Six tells us some surprising and funny facts about the work of our most famous painter. Did you know that Rembrandt was a real ‘dramaqueen’? That he copied the work of other painters? That he was an outstanding intellectual? Six over Rembrandt is a Avrotros production. 30, 31 jan.1,2,3 feb. Six over Rembrandt 22.35 pm NPO2 |