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In diary fragments, Brigit Hillenius (65) discovered who her biological father is: ‘He was never allowed to tell’

In diary fragments, Brigit Hillenius (65) discovered who her biological father is: ‘He was never allowed to tell’

Filmmaker Brigit Hillenius discovered through her late father's published diary fragments that he was not her biological parent. Despite this revelation, she maintains a strong emotional bond with the biologist and writer who raised her.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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