Wouter Barendrecht
Amsterdam, 5 november 1965 - Bangkok, 5 april 2009
Deeply saddened we confirm that Fortissimo's company founder and co-chairman Wouter Barendrecht suddenly died on Sunday April 5 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Wouter's passing has shocked his family, his friends and colleagues around the globe.
His passion for cinema, his vision, his energy and his witty humor will be extremely missed by all of us.
On this Memorial website you can share your thoughts and memories with us.
The Fortissimo Family
| Contactperson: | Chris Paton |
| chris.paton@fortissimofilms.com |
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Memorial services
On Wednesday May 13, during the Filmfestival in Cannes we will celebrate Wouter's life and achievements. For more information about the event, please contact info@fortissimo.nl. Please respect the nature of the event.
| Venue: | Plage des Palmes |
| Time: | 3-4 pm |
To honour Wouter's memory, a foundation has been established. The goal of the Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation will be to support one of Wouter's key missions and goals during his career and that was to encourage the work of talented young filmmakers. This will be accomplished with award grants to be given out on a yearly basis at festivals that Wouter supported and/or worked at or with during his life.
While Wouter loved flowers, we would ask that if you want to honour him, a contribution to the Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation would be more appreciated and long lasting.
With the support of Fintage, two depository accounts for the Foundation have been established today; the details of which are listed below:
| Account holder: | Fintage CAM BV |
| Reference: | Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation |
| Account number: | NL38 FTSB 0241 490677 |
| Bank: | Fortis Bank Nederland N.V. Blaak 555 3011 GB Rotterdam The Netherlands |
| Bic Code: | FTSBNL2R |
| Account Name: | Fintage Collection Account Management B.V. |
| Reference: | Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation |
| Account number: | 368-0-066881-9 |
| CA Bank: | Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (003) 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong |
| Swift Code: | SCBLHKHHXXX |
On behalf of Sherlock Films (Spain), we wish to share with Wouter's family and all Fotissimo's friends our deepest and most sincere condolences.
Joel Pearlman
It's such a sad day to lose Wouter - you were an incredibly good friend and fantastic business partner who introduced us to new cinema with such incredible passion. It's a masive loss for the film industry but a greater one for all family and friends. Much love and support to Michael and the Fortissimo family. This is way too soon - and we are so lucky to have known you.
Tore Erlandsen
It is with deep sadness Actionfilm got word of Wouters passing. Independent and global cinema has lost one of its primary caretakers and there are many that mourns his tragic demise. Wouter was truly passionate about shepherding stories from one corner of the world to another. This passion will live on. He has enlightened many hearts with his love for global storytelling. Our thoughts go to his family and the extended Fortissimo family. May his memory live on in the minds of all his friends and colleagues around the world.
Mo Polamar
My heart goes out to all at Fortissimo.
Frank Peijnenburg & Marina Blok
Dear Wouter, there are not that many words left. Not necessary either. Sad and thankful..Lot's of love for you, your family, at home, in your heart and at Fortissimo.
Can Anamur
I'm really sorry. I will always remember our lunch in a small fish restaurant, you loved so much, in Istanbul. Rest in peace. We will miss you all at D Pro...
Ido Abram
My Dear Wouter, To describe what you have given me over the 20 years that we have known each other, needs more than one word: laugther, mentorship, advice, friendship, love, drinks, fun, knowledge, passion, encouragement, inspiration, and so much more. I can't describe how much I will miss you, but you will be always in my heart as you have been these past years. Bon voyage, xi
Giovanni Minerba - Torino GLBT Film Festival Director
horrible news! I can not think otherwise at this time! Ciao Wouter
Andrea Bette
Thanks to your generosity and friendship we shared many lovely moments in different places, especially at Cannes. Thank you very much, Andrea
Peter van Bueren
With Wouter it was always one small touch, one deep eye contact, two or three words, once a while a small essential talk, more was not necessary, we knew for long time. Another empty space now.
Peter van Bueren
With Wouter it was always one small touch, one deep eye contact, two or three words, once a while a small essential talk, more was not necessary, we knew for long time. Another empty space now.
Luca Andreotti
I'm very sorry. The Torino Film Festival is close to Wouter's family in this difficult moment and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Wouter's friends and colleagues. Rest in peace, Wouter
Majid Majidi & Reza Tashakkori
We are deeply sorry to hear of the sad news of Wouter,the prominent founder of Fortissimo passing away that made us all distressed and sorrowful. Undoubtedly his passing is a great loss for the community of cinema and his family. Our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy to you and all our friends in the world of cinema.
Golem Distribucion (Sapin)
We always will remember you at the Templete Restaurant in La Habana Film Festival with your wonderful smile.
GOLEM DISTRIBUCION (SPAIN)
We always will remember you at the Templete Restaurant in La Habana Film Festival with your wonderful smile.
Frank Bak
Gecondoleerd met het totaal onverwachte overlijden van Wouter. Een groot verlies, zowel persoonlijk als voor alle filmmakers die veel aan hem te danken hebben.
Bero Beyer
Your vision was inspiring, your energy exhilatering, your loss overwhelmig. In loving memory - Bero Beyer (Netherlands)
Éva Deli and Jenő Rácskay
Rest in peace, Wouter. We are deeply sad, our condolences to all.
Peter van Vogelpoel
Wouter was a courageous man. It's a big and sad loss.
Anthony Anderson
Wouter, you were a champion of talent and quality and beauty, and a lover of life in so many ways. Such a premium life packed into a too short run, you will be missed and long remembered
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