Ronnie Bierman
Ronnie Bierman, born in 1938 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her role in Business Is Business (1971). In this film, she navigates the complexities of relationships and commerce, showcasing her ability to embody characters that resonate with the gritty undertones of exploitation cinema. Though her career was tragically cut short when she passed away in 1984, Bierman's performance remains a notable part of the conversation surrounding the evolution of Dutch film and its intersection with cult genres.
Business Is Business
Blonde Greet is an experienced, but kind hearted, prostitute in the Red Light District of Amsterdam. Her friend and also whore Nel lives on the second floor of her house, and is explored and abused by her pimp. When Greet meets the married Piet, they feel a great attraction for each other, and Nel decides to find a boyfriend and become a straight woman. But life is not like a Hollywood movie in the streets of Amsterdam. Controversial director Paul Verhoeven made his feature-film debut with this Dutch comedy-drama about two prostitutes working in the Amsterdam Red Light district, and the many strange and unusual men they meet through their work. Also known as Diary Of A Hooker, Business is Business, and Any Special Way, Wat Zien Ik? was based on the short stories of Albert Mol; the film was photographed by Jan de Bont, who later went on to become a successful director himself.
