The documentary Boy from the Dessa, a portrait of 72-year-old Groningen guitarist Rudy Lentze, is set for a national broadcast on NPO 2 Extra.
Production Background of ‘Boy from the Dessa’
The documentary is the result of six years of production by directors Arno Cupédo and Teade Jagersma, alongside journalist Peter van der Heide. The film examines the life of Lentze, an Indo-musician whose work has garnered respect from high-profile peers despite remaining largely unknown to the general public.
Lentze expressed appreciation for the project’s duration and the effort invested by the filmmakers. “It is and remains an honor how much love and time the creators invested in the documentary,” Lentze stated. He particularly noted the participation of established guitarists such as Akkerman, Goudsmit, and Van Barneveld, whom he described as “real master guitarists.”
Premiere and National Distribution
The film first premiered in late September at Forum Groningen. Following its initial debut, it was screened at the Groninger Filmdagen in the former Camera Theater at the Hereplein and at the EM2 venue on the Suikerunie terrain. The upcoming NPO 2 Extra broadcast marks the film’s transition to a national audience.
Viewers can access the documentary via NPO 2 Extra and NPO Start. Because the channel does not follow a fixed daily schedule, the broadcaster recommends checking the TVgids.nl schedule for NPO 2 Extra to find exact airtimes.
Legacy of Collaborators
The documentary also serves as a retrospective of Lentze’s collaborative history, including his work with the late Appie Alberts, known for his role in AA & the Doctors. Alberts participated in the filming of Boy from the Dessa prior to his death. OOG TV previously documented Alberts’ final well-attended performance at Café de Souffleur, highlighting the local intimacy and artistic significance of the Groningen music circuit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Rudy Lentze? Rudy Lentze is a 72-year-old guitarist from Groningen, recognized by peers for his talent and long-standing career in the music industry.
- Where can I watch Boy from the Dessa? The documentary airs on NPO 2 Extra and will be available on the NPO Start streaming platform.
- Who appears in the documentary? The film features interviews and contributions from professional guitarists Jan Akkerman, René van Barneveld, and Anton Goudsmit.
- How long did the production take? The production process for this documentary spanned more than six years.
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