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Dutch actors who deceased in 1989

Here are 1 famous actors from Netherlands died in 1989:

Joris Ivens

Joris Ivens (November 18, 1898 Nijmegen-June 28, 1989 Paris) also known as The Flying Dutchman, Georg Henri Anton Ivens, George Henri Anton Ivens, I. Ivens or J. Ivens was a Dutch film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, actor, film producer and film editor.

Throughout his career, Ivens was known for his innovative and socially relevant documentaries, which often tackled issues such as labor rights, anti-fascism, and the effects of war. He worked on over 50 films, including the classics "Rain" (1929), "The Spanish Earth" (1937), and "Power and the Land" (1940).

Ivens was also a dedicated communist and political activist, and his films often reflected his beliefs. In 1945, he was a founding member of the World Congress of Intellectuals for Peace, and later served as president of the Dutch Association of Film Artists and Technicians.

Despite facing censorship and political persecution throughout his career, Ivens continued to make films until his death in 1989. His legacy as a filmmaker and political activist remains an important part of Dutch and international cinema history.

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