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Mannus Franken
Film producer, filmmaker (1899-1953) · Netherlands · On the map · Directors · Died at 54
Mannus Franken was a Dutch filmmaker who played an important role in the development of Indonesian cinema. He made his debut as a writer before working with Joris Ivens in producing two documentary films. In 1934 he was called to the Dutch East Indies by Albert Balink to help with the production of Pareh (1936).
Mannus Franken is read about 2 times a day, in 7 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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ParehFilm, Director, Writer1933Canal BargeFilm, Director1929
BrandingFilm, Director, WriterLe Jardin du LuxembourgFilm, 1929Director
RainFilm, 1929Director, Writer1899Born6 February 1899People around Mannus
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About this person
Franken stayed in the Indies until before World War II, making newsreels. After the war he returned to the country and continued this work. In 1949 Franken returned to the Netherlands, where he made another film before his death.
