nuSep 12, 2026, 20:14

Dick Maas and Huub Stapel receive lifetime achievement award at Film by the Sea

Director Dick Maas and actor Huub Stapel have received lifetime achievement awards at the 28th annual Film by the Sea festival. The event is honoring the pair by screening several of their notable collaborations, including Flodder and Amsterdamned, through September 20.

Director Dick Maas and actor Huub Stapel have been honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 28th edition of the Film by the Sea festival. The duo, known for their long-standing professional partnership, expressed gratitude for the recognition while reflecting on their shared creative history. Stapel noted that receiving such acknowledgment is particularly rewarding, while Maas emphasized the enjoyment they have consistently found in working together on various projects throughout their careers.

The pair gained widespread acclaim for their collaborative work on several iconic Dutch productions, including the Flodder film series, De Lift, and Amsterdamned. In celebration of their joint achievements, the festival is showcasing all of the movies produced through their collaboration during the event. The festival, which celebrates these significant contributions to cinema, commenced on Friday and is scheduled to continue through September 20.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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