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 Jean Rhys: they destroyed all the roses
 dir: Jan Louter |
DOCUMENTARY
Literature
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| year |
1996 |
| running time |
60' and 70' versions available |
| director |
Jan Louter |
| photography |
Erik van Empel |
| producer |
Valérie Schuit |
| co-producers |
A Viewpoint Production co-produced by NPS Television, with the support of the Dutch Cultural Broadcasting Promotion Fund, Co-production Fund and Filmfonds Rotterdam. |
| original format |
Super 16mm |
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language
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English |
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subtitles
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Dutch and English versions |
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voice-over
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Yes |
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first screening
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festivals
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Rotterdam International Film Festival, Munich International Documentary Festival, the Windy City International Documentary Festival (Chicago), the Sydney International Film Festival, the Dutch Film Festival and the Vancouver International Film Festival. |
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television broadcasts
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Broadcast by NPS Television. |
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logline
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The torn identity and longing that marked Jean Rhys' life forged her literary masterpiece, Wide Sargasso Sea. Filmed in Dominica and Britain, the documentary explores her mystery and genius through her own words. |
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