The Silent Force of Louis Couperus
De Stille Kracht van Louis Couperus
Synopsis
The documentary explores Louis Couperus through his novels, short stories and letters. His childhood in the Dutch East Indies and his later perspective on colonial society shaped his writing, as did his experience of alienation and never fully belonging anywhere. In works such as The Silent Force (De stille kracht) and The Mountain of Light (De berg van licht), he explored power, masculinity and forbidden feelings without revealing too much of himself. Why does his personal life remain so controversial? The film sheds new light on Couperus and his times.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruud den Drijver
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruud den Drijver
- Original Title
- De Stille Kracht van Louis Couperus
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruud den Drijver
Ruud den Drijver
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Department Leadership Roster
Dorna van Nieuwaal
Producer
Ruud den Drijver
Director
Ruud den Drijver
Screenplay
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What is The Silent Force of Louis Couperus about?
The documentary explores Louis Couperus through his novels, short stories and letters. His childhood in the Dutch East Indies and his later perspective on colonial society shaped his writing, as did his experience of alienation and never fully belonging anywhere. In works such as The Silent Force (De stille kracht) and The Mountain of Light (De berg van licht), he explored power, masculinity and forbidden feelings without revealing too much of himself. Why does his personal life remain so controversial? The film sheds new light on Couperus and his times.
Who directed The Silent Force of Louis Couperus?
The Silent Force of Louis Couperus was directed by Ruud den Drijver.
Who stars in The Silent Force of Louis Couperus?
The principal cast of The Silent Force of Louis Couperus includes André van den Heuvel, Ellen Röhrman, Arthur Kristel, Antoinette Beijnen.
When was The Silent Force of Louis Couperus released and how long is it?
The Silent Force of Louis Couperus was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 38m.