Dutch Chess Documentary From 1979 on YouTube
“In the end, it all starts with a certain love for wood.” That is how Hein Donner starts his monologue in the Dutch documentary Liefde Voor Hout (love of wood), The documentary was posted on YouTube in August 2012, and now a version with English subtitles has appeared as well.
Chessbase posted a wonderful documentary this Monday morning and, with our Dutch roots, we can't stay behind obviously! The documentary, produced for the VPRO broadcasting company in 1979, was directed by Jop Pannekoek. Camera: Paul van den Bos; Sound: Roel Bazen; Editing: Ot Louw; Interviews: Max Pam.
We see Jan Timman, Hans Ree, Max Euwe, Hein Donner, Gert Ligterink, Genna Sosonko, Ulf Andersson, Mulder van Leens Dijkstra and many others. Enjoy!
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