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Director Dick Maas and Actor Huub Stapel Honored: 'As Long as We Receive Awards, We Are Not Dead'
Director Dick Maas (75) and actor Huub Stapel (71) collaborated on six films, including iconic Dutch blockbusters such as De Lift, Flodder, and Amsterdamned. On 2026-09-12, they will receive the lifetime achievement award at the Film by the Sea festival in Vlissingen. Stapel commented, “Acting? De Lift is not Shakespeare.” The award recognizes their significant contributions to Dutch cinema, and both artists expressed appreciation for being celebrated while still active in their careers.
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