Biography
The filmmaker Joris Ivens was the son of C.A.P. Ivens, owner of the CAPI photography shop in Nijmegen. With the help of his father’s employees, in the 1910s the young Joris Ivens made the short film De wigwam, with roles for his parents, brothers, and sisters. Ivens studied economics and photography. From the end of the 1920s, he was one of the vital figures in the world of Dutch avant-garde film. As a technical consultant, he was involved with the Filmliga, and made important avant-garde films like De brug and Regen. He also founded the film company Studio Joris Ivens, where young, enthusias...
Details
Born
November 18, 1898
Died
June 28, 1989
Age at Death
90
Birthplace
Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Career Stats
Total Credits
120
As Actor
12
As Director
54
As Writer
28
As Producer
1
Avg Rating
7.3/10
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