The Long Holiday
De grote vakantie
Synopsis
After the famous Dutch documentary filmmaker Johan van der Keuken is told that he has prostate cancer and only a few years left to live he decides to take an extended vacation while filming his journeys so the afterworld can learn about his experiences. He travels to Kathmandu where he meets buddhist monks and a healer woman who soon is trying to medicate him, to Burkina Faso and Mali onto the edge of the Sahara desert and other places. Everywhere he is collecting experiences that help make the rest of his life bearable.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johan van der Keuken
- Original Title
- De grote vakantie
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johan van der Keuken
Department Leadership Roster
Johan van der Keuken
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Holiday
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What is The Long Holiday about?
After the famous Dutch documentary filmmaker Johan van der Keuken is told that he has prostate cancer and only a few years left to live he decides to take an extended vacation while filming his journeys so the afterworld can learn about his experiences. He travels to Kathmandu where he meets buddhist monks and a healer woman who soon is trying to medicate him, to Burkina Faso and Mali onto the edge of the Sahara desert and other places. Everywhere he is collecting experiences that help make the rest of his life bearable.
Who directed The Long Holiday?
The Long Holiday was directed by Johan van der Keuken.
Who stars in The Long Holiday?
The principal cast of The Long Holiday includes Not specified.
When was The Long Holiday released and how long is it?
The Long Holiday was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.