Ate de Jong

Dutch filmmaker Ate de Jong was born in 1953 in Aardenburg, The Netherlands, and began his active directorial career in the late 1970s. He is well-known for his works in the genres of drama and comedy, with his most renowned films being "Highway to Hell" and "Drop Dead Fred", although having no awards at major film festivals to his name. De Jong's directorial style is characterized by a whimsical approach to storytelling, often encompassing elements of fantasy and surrealism in his films. On a more personal note, Ate de Jong possesses an undeniable passion for the film industry, always striving to push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking.