Hugo Claus
Writing
- Born
- April 5, 1929 · Bruges, Belgium
- Died
- March 19, 2008 (age 78)
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus was a leading Belgian author who published under his own name as well as various pseudonyms. Claus' literary contributions spanned the genres of drama, the novel, and poetry; he also left a legacy as a painter and film director. He wrote primarily in Dutch, although he also wrote some poetry in English.
Known for
The Lion of Flanders
March 14, 1985
Whitey
December 17, 1980
Because of the Cats
March 15, 1973
Village by the River
August 19, 1958
Mira
March 4, 1971
Mascara
May 7, 1987
The Knife
March 2, 1961
The Enemies
September 5, 1968
The Sacrament
November 16, 1989
The van Paemel Family
January 1, 1986
Diary of a Mad Old Man
March 18, 1987
Pallieter
December 12, 1975
Behind the camera22
- 2001De Verlossing Director, Writer
- 1995Herman the Gangster Writer
- 1989The Sacrament Director, Novel, Screenplay
- 1987Mascara Writer
- 1987Diary of a Mad Old Man Writer
- 1986The van Paemel Family Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1985The Lion of Flanders Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1982Minuet Writer
- 1981Vrijdag Director, Novel
- 1980Whitey