Helen van Dongen
Helen van Dongen (January 5, 1909 - September 28, 2006) was a pioneering editor of documentary films who was active from about 1925-1950. She collaborated with filmmaker Joris Ivens from 1925 to 1940, made several independent documentaries, and edited two of Robert Flaherty's films before retiring from filmmaking in her 40s.
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Alias (AKA) | Helen Durant |
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Birth date | January 05, 1909 |
Birth name | Helene van Dongen |
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Date of death | September 28, 2006 |
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