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The Propagandist

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Through family films, propaganda footage, and audio interviews, this documentary delves into the life of Jan Teunissen (1898-1975), head of the Dutch Nazi Party's Film Department during World War II. It tells a story of wounded ego, opportunism, and manipulation--timeless themes that still resonate today.

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Tim Cogshell Alt Film Guide Jun 7
3.5
This is the key point of The Propagandist: The power of self-delusion is strong and lasting, and it takes a well-grounded document to expose it. This document does that well. Go to Full Review Terry Sherwood Film Threat May 27
8/10
The documentary shows how propaganda rarely appears crude to its intended audience. Much like today’s rhetoric on social media, it wraps ideology inside familiarity, aspiration, idealized vision, and beauty. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Apr 14
This fascinating movie, with many clips from much vintage Dutch cinema you likely never knew existed, ends up a powerful indictment of ambition and adaptability curled into evil-enabling corruption -- then blandly trying to whitewash itself clean. Go to Full Review Glenn Dunks reDocumented Mar 8
In some of its more interesting passages, Bouwman’s film focuses on the filmmaking itself and the way Teunissen was changed and how deluded he must have become. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Luuk Bouwman

Director

Luuk Bouwman

Screenwriter

Rik Binnendijk

Screenwriter

Ilja Roomans

Producer

Lieke van den Ouwelant

Executive Producer

Jan Pieter Tuinstra

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Synopsis Through family films, propaganda footage, and audio interviews, this documentary delves into the life of Jan Teunissen (1898-1975), head of the Dutch Nazi Party's Film Department during World War II. It tells a story of wounded ego, opportunism, and manipulation--timeless themes that still resonate today.
Director
Luuk Bouwman
Producer
Ilja Roomans
Screenwriter
Luuk Bouwman, Rik Binnendijk
Distributor
Icarus Films
Production Co
Human, Docmakers
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Streaming)
May 12, 2026
Runtime
1h 48m
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