Alma Veenman, a truly remarkable individual, was born in the charming city of Utrecht, Netherlands, in the year 1930. Her life would take a significant turn with the union she formed with Fons Rademakers, a celebrated and renowned filmmaker, whom she would go on to marry in a loving partnership that would last a lifetime. As the devoted and caring mother of his two sons, Fons and Alfred, she played a pivotal and multifaceted role in their upbringing, fostering their growth and development with unwavering dedication, patience, and love. Beyond her maternal responsibilities, Alma also made a substantial and lasting impact on her husband's professional life, serving as his trusted assistant-director on numerous projects, providing invaluable support, guidance, and expertise throughout his illustrious and acclaimed filmmaking career.
Lili Rademakers, a dynamic and versatile creative individual, has not only made a significant impact as a behind-the-scenes professional, but has also ventured out to take the reins as a director, showcasing her diverse talents and skills.
The inaugural directorial endeavor of the prominent filmmaker, "Menuet", made its world premiere in the year 1982, subsequently earning the distinguished accolade of best first film, a prestigious honor that was bestowed upon it in the very same year. This notable achievement was followed by yet another recognition, this time at the International Critics' Week in the esteemed city of Cannes, which took place the following year.
Four years subsequent to the completion of her initial film, Rademakers ventured forth to direct her sophomore cinematic endeavor, "Dagboek van een oude dwaas" (Diary of an Old Madman),a daring and thought-provoking motion picture that was brought to life in Belgium and meticulously adapted from a Japanese literary masterpiece penned by the renowned author, Tanizaki.
As the curtain of mortality slowly descends upon the protagonist, a elderly man's psyche begins to unravel, revealing a deeply ingrained and all-consuming fixation on his daughter-in-law. This provocative cinematic exploration plunges headlong into the uncharted territories of taboo and societal norms, laying bare the intricate web of emotions, desires, and moral dilemmas that underpin the human condition.
