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Holland’s most translated best-selling author Herman Koch celebrates his success with a lap of honour by limousine. His work is marked by irony, humour and anger. But what lies behind the masquerade?

Herman Koch is one of the best-selling and most translated writers of the Netherlands. He is known as aimable and prevalent, but his equally charming characters often unfold into dark and immoral people. What does this say about him? Youth friends, family and colleagues are talking to director Pieter Verhoeff about the mystery Herman Koch. What is the true face of the successful author and tv professional?

Credits

Sound editing
Production company
Witfilm
TV company
NTR
Distributor NL
Witfilm
Postproduction company
Filmdoc

Title: Echt Herman Koch
Year: 2017
Duration : 55 minutes
Category: Short Documentary
Edition: NFF 2017

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