Acting
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ilja Reiman
Acting
Biography
Ilja Reiman, known as the first 'Gabber', came into contact with house music early 1991 – and soon began organising his own (illegal) House parties under the name ‘Multigroove’. It’s here where the originally Dutch subculture Gabber was established, known for its uptempo beats and shaven heads. From sex to drugs, Ilja has seen and lived through it all, and is here to make sure the Gabber culture remains an integral part of the Dutch music scene.
Feature Films (1)
In "The New Gabbers" we follow three young gabbers in the run-up to hardcore festival Ground Zero in the Netherlands. The documentary paints a picture of the lively hardcore subculture through the personal stories of these 'new gabbers'.
The New Gabbers
Television & Series (2)
From the 1970s to the 2000s, Amsterdam became the drug capital of Europe. This Sky Original documentary charts how a liberal movement morphed into a violent, billion-pound industry.
Amsterdam Narcos
In the new four-part documentary series HARD, PowNed explores the origins and rise of hardcore and hardstyle. It shows how a small country can make a big impact. Or rather: how things can get really intense in a small country. What began as a rough-and-tumble underground movement in warehouses and squats has grown into an international multimillion-dollar business. HARD will be available to stream on NPO Start starting October 29.