On the Track of Robert Van Gulik

Robert van Gulik (1910-1967) is one of the world’s most read authors from the Netherlands. This diplomat, Sinologist and scholar is mainly known for his detective novels, starring 'Judge Dee'. Filmmaker Rob Rombout follows in his footsteps to discover the author’s legacy - via his diaries, the people he inspired and those who witnessed his extraordinary life.

• Rob RomboutDirector

• Arthur JapinHimself
• Huang JianhuHimself
• Wilt IdemaHimself
• Uda KazumiSelf
• Yoshihiro KidaSelf
• Paul LeeSelf
• Frederic LenormandSelf
• Li LingSelf
• Yunbi FuSelf
• Shi YeSelf
• John ThompsonSelf
• Guido TielmanSelf