Born in Utrecht, Netherlands in 1930, Alma Veenman would later become Lili Rademakers, a multifaceted individual who played a pivotal role in the life and artistic endeavors of her husband, the renowned Dutch filmmaker Fons Rademakers.
As the mother of Fons and Alfred, their two sons, Lili Rademakers was deeply involved in her husband's professional life, serving as his assistant-director on several of his films. This collaboration not only fostered a strong creative bond between the couple but also provided Lili with invaluable experience in the film industry.
In addition to her behind-the-scenes work, Lili Rademakers also ventured into directing, co-producing and directing two films in collaboration with her husband. Her debut film, "Menuet," released in 1982, earned the prestigious best first film prize that same year and went on to receive another accolade at the International Critics' Week in Cannes the following year.
Four years later, Lili Rademakers directed her second film, "Dagboek van een oude dwaas" (Diary of an Old Madman),which was produced in Belgium. This thought-provoking drama was adapted from a Japanese novel by Tanizaki and explored the complex, erotic relationship between an old man nearing death and his daughter-in-law.
