De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn
Synopsis
The Art of Being Free follows a moving conversation between Dutch TV icon Paul Haenen (77) and writer Lale Gül (27), who connect over their shared fight for personal and artistic freedom. Inspired by each other's books, they reflect on themes of identity, religion, family, autonomy, and being role models. Haenen, openly gay since 1964, and Gül, who challenged conservative Islam in 2021, explore what it means—and costs—to live freely. Directed by Hester Overmars, this tender and timely documentary is a powerful dialogue on courage, expression, and the human need for authenticity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hester Overmars
- Screenplay & Story
- Marieke Hoogwout, Hester Overmars
- Original Title
- De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hester Overmars
Marieke Hoogwout, Hester Overmars
Department Leadership Roster
Hester Overmars
Director
Marieke Hoogwout
Writer
Hester Overmars
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn about?
The Art of Being Free follows a moving conversation between Dutch TV icon Paul Haenen (77) and writer Lale Gül (27), who connect over their shared fight for personal and artistic freedom. Inspired by each other's books, they reflect on themes of identity, religion, family, autonomy, and being role models. Haenen, openly gay since 1964, and Gül, who challenged conservative Islam in 2021, explore what it means—and costs—to live freely. Directed by Hester Overmars, this tender and timely documentary is a powerful dialogue on courage, expression, and the human need for authenticity.
Who directed De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn?
De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn was directed by Hester Overmars.
Who stars in De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn?
The principal cast of De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn includes Lale Gül, Paul Haenen.
When was De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn released and how long is it?
De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 25m.