Roelof Kiers

The dutchified Hungarian Joszef Katús returns, after a months-long absence, to Amsterdam on 29 April 1966. The arrival of the Provos changed a great deal in the Dutch capital. The film follows Katús, mostly roaming the streets, in a loose documentary style. The events are set against the backdrop of four national occasions - The Queen's Birthday, Labour Day, Liberation Day and Remembrance Day.

Dutch filmmaker Roelof Kiers documents a reunion of the 509th Composite Group, the U.S. Army Air Forces unit that carried out the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Through interviews and observational footage, the film explores how former crew members recall their participation in the mission and reflect on the beginning of the nuclear age.

A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-the-scenes of the actual shooting and recording. With Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and such songs as "Sleeping in a Jar," and "Strictly Genteel." The inside history of the first feature-length film to be shot on video in 6 days.

Dutch filmmaker Roelof Kiers documents a reunion of the 509th Composite Group, the U.S. Army Air Forces unit that carried out the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Through interviews and observational footage, the film explores how former crew members recall their participation in the mission and reflect on the beginning of the nuclear age.

Dutch filmmaker Roelof Kiers documents a reunion of the 509th Composite Group, the U.S. Army Air Forces unit that carried out the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Through interviews and observational footage, the film explores how former crew members recall their participation in the mission and reflect on the beginning of the nuclear age.

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s. Filmed at Zappa’s home and during rehearsals and performances with the Mothers of Invention, the program combines interviews, backstage scenes, and concert footage recorded at the Fillmore West featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Alongside performances and informal conversations, Zappa reflects on his musical influences, creative methods, and views on American culture and politics while working on projects such as 200 Motels.

Directed by Roelof Kiers for Dutch television, this documentary follows Frank Zappa at home and during the making of 200 Motels. Combining interviews with backstage and on-set footage, the film captures Zappa discussing the project while documenting performers and collaborators involved in the production.