Hugo Claus
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
- Writing
- Born
- 1929-04-05 · Bruges, Belgium
- Died
- 2008-03-19
Known for
- The Lion of Flanders (1985) — Director
- Whitey (1980) — Screenplay
- Because of the Cats (1973) — Writer
- Village by the River (1958) — Dialogue
- Mira (1971) — Writer
- Mascara (1987) — Writer
- The Knife (1961) — Scenario Writer
- The Enemies (1968) — Director
- The Sacrament (1989) — Director
- The van Paemel Family (1986) — Screenplay
- Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987) — Writer
- Pallieter (1975) — Screenplay
- Vrijdag (1981) — Director
- Apostrophes (1975) — Self
- Cancer Rising (1975) — Novel
- Thursday We Shall Sing Like Sunday (1967) — Scenario Writer