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Rik Kuypers
Born (1925-04-11)11 April 1925
Died 21 May 2019(2019-05-21) (aged 94)
Occupation Film director
Years active 1947–1981

Rik Kuypers was a Belgian film director born on April 11, 1925. He was known for making movies. He passed away on May 21, 2019.

Who Was Rik Kuypers?

Rik Kuypers was a talented film director from Belgium. A film director is like the main storyteller for a movie. They decide how the film looks and sounds. They also guide the actors and the film crew.

His Career in Film

Rik Kuypers worked on many films during his career. He directed 29 movies between 1947 and 1981. This means he was active in filmmaking for over 30 years!

Notable Films

One of his most famous movies was Seagulls Die in the Harbour. He worked as a co-director on this film. It was released in 1955.

Seagulls Die in the Harbour

This movie was very special. It was chosen to be shown at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. The Cannes Film Festival is a very important event in the world of movies. It takes place every year in France. Only the best films from around the world are selected to be part of it. Being chosen for Cannes is a big honor for any film director.

Selected Filmography

  • Seagulls Die in the Harbour (1955)
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