Laurens van der Post
Writing
1906-12-13
Philippolis, South Africa
Biography
Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, CBE was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer, and conservationist.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
#1
Drama Series - 1967, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
7.0 / 10
Documentary
A monthly series of highly personal documentary films in which individuals are given a platform to discuss issues close to their heart.
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#2
Movie - 1983, 2h 15m • as Self
8.8 / 10
Documentary
Documentary about the making of Nagisa Oshima's 1983 film MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE.
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#3
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Self
7.0 / 10
Documentary
An hour-long documentary about author Laurens van der Post, whose autobiographical novel was the basis for the film "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" directed by Nagisa Oshima.
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