Biography

Juliette Dominicus is an Amsterdam-based documentary film director, researcher and editor. After completing her bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Universiteit Utrecht), she worked at the Professionals Department of the Netherlands Film Festival. Juliette pursued a master's degree in Documentary and Fiction Film (Universiteit van Amsterdam), specializing in the development process of documentaries. Her documentary Indisch Zwijgen (2022) was released nationally in cinemas, accompanied by an impact program to raise awareness about the colonial past. Her latest documentary Tussen Wal en Schip (2024) premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival and was nominated for the KNF Award by the Dutch Film Critics. Her work is personal and explores themes such as heritage, identity, and cultures of silence. In 2023, Juliette was selected as "FD Talent of the Year" as a documentary filmmaker by the Financieel Dagblad.
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