I Will Not Mention Your Name, Portrait of Ted van Lieshout

I Will Not Mention Your Name, Portrait of Ted van Lieshout

2012
53min

A documentary about the Dutch artist and award winning children’s author, Ted van Lieshout. He takes a risk. He is not only working on his first novel for adults, he additionally chose for a very controversial subject. In this novel “My Mister” an autobiographical story, he describes a radical and comprehensive event from his childhood, namely his relationship as a 10 year old boy, with a 29 year old man. During the production of “My Mister”, van Lieshout gives Arno Kranenborg the opportunity to come close during this laborious process and the discussions with family and friends.

I Will Not Mention Your Name, Portrait of Ted van Lieshout

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A documentary about the Dutch artist and award winning children’s author, Ted van Lieshout. He takes a risk. He is not only working on his first novel for adults, he additionally chose for a very controversial subject. In this novel “My Mister” an autobiographical story, he describes a radical and comprehensive event from his childhood, namely his relationship as a 10 year old boy, with a 29 year old man. During the production of “My Mister”, van Lieshout gives Arno Kranenborg the opportunity to come close during this laborious process and the discussions with family and friends.
    Released
    February 2012
    Runtime
    53min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Dutch
    Production
    NTR, KVFilm Production
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