Writing

Peter van Gestel

Born 1937-08-03 · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Peter van Gestel was a Dutch author, scriptwriter and dramaturge. He completed a course at the theater academy. He is best known for his literary work. He initially wrote prose for adults, from 1979 onwards he mainly published children's literature.

Acting credits

Animation short by Harrie Geelen in which Dutch children's book authors talk about writing. For the film, Harrie Geelen interviewed the writers Paul Biegel, Tonke Dragt, Imme Dros, Henk Figee, Hans Hagen, Evert Hartman, Koos Minederts, Veronica Hazelhoff, Margriet Heymans, Wim Hofman, Peter van Gestel, Ted van Lieshout, Rindert Kromhout, Nannie Kuiper, Mensje van Keulen, Ienne Biemans, Jacques Vriens, Mies Bouhuys, Joke van Leeuwen, Dolf Verroen, Toon Tellegen, Willem van Toorn and Max Velthuijs.

D; Een film over schrijven

1994

Behind the camera

No artwork available

9.0

A man from the province looks back on his graduation year, some teachers, the parental home and especially his father.

Heading for England

1992