Henck Arron
Biography
Henck Alphonsus Eugène Arron (Paramaribo, April 25, 1936 – Alphen aan den Rijn, December 4, 2000) was a Surinamese politician who played a significant role in Suriname's independence process. He was the political leader of the National Party of Suriname (NPS) for 23 years.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)
Fifty years after independence, Coen Verbraak examines the current state of Suriname and its future. With voices from Suriname and the Netherlands on brain drain, identity, fragile democracy, and the lasting impact of slavery. The role of the Netherlands, departure and return, care, and hope are also addressed.
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Self
Based on inside interviews, a picture is painted of one of the most discussed government teams in the Netherlands: the Den Uyl cabinet between 1973 and 1977.