Diva Fong Leng
(Close Up/Npo2)Diva Fong Leng
Fong Leng is a true icon of Dutch fashion. Her “creations” as she calls her dresses have become
part of the national cultural heritage.In the 1970s, fashion and party enthusiasts scrambled for
tickets to her spectacular shows at venues like the Beurs van Berlage and Carré.
Fong Leng has always embodied creativity and ambition—and still does. The film portrays her as
she is: bold, unconventional, and unapologetically herself. Even today, she remains every bit the
Diva.
The documentary also shows her strong will and determination—she never easily relinquishes
control, and remains closely involved in the making of “her” film. It is ultimately a powerful
portrait of a woman who never stopped creating, even into later life. Diva Fong Leng is both an
intimate character study and a journey of discovery.
