
On the Track of Robert Van Gulik
Documentary
Overview
Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.
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Arthur Japin
Arthur Japin
Himself
Arthur Japin
Himself
Huang Jianhu
Huang Jianhu
Himself
Huang Jianhu
Himself
Wilt Idema
Wilt Idema
Himself
Wilt Idema
Himself
Uda Kazumi
Uda Kazumi
Self
Uda Kazumi
Self
Yoshihiro Kida
Yoshihiro Kida
Self
Yoshihiro Kida
Self
Paul Lee
Paul Lee
Self
Paul Lee
Self
Frederic Lenormand
Frederic Lenormand
Self
Frederic Lenormand
Self
Li Ling
Li Ling
Self
Li Ling
Self
Yunbi Fu
Yunbi Fu
Self
Yunbi Fu
Self
Shi Ye
Shi Ye
Self
Shi Ye
Self
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