Writing
Jan Terlouw
Born 1931-11-15 · Kamperveen, Netherlands
Jan Cornelis Terlouw (15 November 1931 – 16 May 2025) was a Dutch politician, physicist and author. A member of the Democrats 66 (D66) party, he served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1981 to 1982 under Prime Minister Dries van Agt.
Acting credits
NRBased on inside interviews, a picture is painted of one of the most discussed government teams in the Netherlands: the Den Uyl cabinet between 1973 and 1977.
De illusie aan de macht - 1412 dagen kabinet Den Uyl
1998
A behind the scenes look at the production of Martin Koolhoven's film, Oorlogswinter.
Making of Oorlogswinter
2008
NRA sustainable world. That is the dream and mission of Jan Terlouw. In this documentary, the writer, politician, and scientist calls for action. 'It is actually so simple. In one hour, the sun radiates an amount of energy to the Earth that would be enough for humanity for a year. In a technical sense, harnessing solar energy is child's play,' says Jan Terlouw. The common thread of the documentary is *Natuurlijk*, the 2018 Book Week essay he wrote. The documentary offers an exclusive glimpse into Terlouw's life and features other sustainable pioneers, including neuropsychologist Margriet Sitskoorn, star chef Joris Bijdendijk, Joos Ockels (Wubbo's widow), and Plastic Soup Surfer Merijn Tinga.
Jan Terlouw: Het is zo simpel
2018