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Has wordsmith Hilmano van Velzen, aka Homeless Poet, after half a life on the street reached calmer waters?
Hilmano van Velzen, the 'Homeless Poet' and famous Dutchman, wants nothing more than to become famous with his poetry. But his addiction and character impede him. The documentary follows Hilmano during his search for recognition and his permanent struggle with drugs and himself. Can his poems give him the recognition he yearns for, after living on the street for 37years? Believe it or not/a homeless poet/is finally with his endless running /finally home /and feels free as a bird and liberated.

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Producer
Executive producer
Sound editing
Sound Design
Set geluid
Production company
Copper Views Film Productions
TV company
EOdocs
Postproduction company
Postready

Title: Teledoc Campus - Dichterbij
Year: 2020
Duration : 26 minutes
Category: Short Documentary
Edition: NFF 2020

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