Johan Remkes

Johan Remkes

Acting
1951-06-15

Biography

Johannes Wijnandus (Johan) Remkes (Zuidbroek, June 15, 1951) is a former Dutch administrator and politician for the VVD. His roles included State Secretary for Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (1998–2002), Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (2002–2007), Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2003), and King's Commissioner for North Holland (2010–2018).

Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles

#1Fortuyn: On-Hollands

Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes as Self (archive footage)

8.0 / 10
Documentary

What does Pim Fortuyn's legacy mean for the Netherlands today? How have his rise and his assassination changed the political and societal debate on migration? And what does that say about Dutch views on tolerance and diversity? In the eight-part KRO-NCRV documentary series Fortuyn: Un-Hollands, producer mint film office gives a voice to people who were barely heard at the time, but who were right at the center of the Fortuyn debate. Critics, political allies and opponents, men and women, with a bicultural background and white, tell how they experienced the Fortuyn revolt and what influence Pim Fortuyn had – and still has – on their lives and positions in the Netherlands.

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#2De Erfenis van Pim: 87 Dagen Ruzie

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
DocumentaryTV Movie

Ten years ago, the first Balkenende cabinet fell after just 87 days. A reconstruction of the political drama within the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) that led to this inglorious downfall. The LPF leadership, including rivals Eduard Bomhoff and Herman Heinsbroek, look back on the most turbulent period in our parliamentary history.

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#3Hart van de democratie

Movie - 2020, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

This documentary was shot in 2018 and 2019 within the walls of The Hague Binnenhof and examines how our democracy works and shows that it is under considerable pressure. The Binnenhof now looks different in the corona era. It has also become quieter there and people keep their distance, but the question whether and how our democracy will survive is just as important as before.

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#4De aarde beeft

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes Main Cast Role

7.0 / 10
Documentary

In the year that the gas tap in Groningen is finally closed, Andere Tijden (NTR) presents the four-part documentary series The earth is shaking: about the discovery of the gas bubble, the cheering everywhere in the Netherlands, the economic trees that reach the sky and the consequences and aftermath for the residents.

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