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35th edition of youth film festival JEF unpacks with VR and vertical cinema From 11 to 26 February, the 35th edition of youth film festival JEF will take place across seven Flemish cities, with Antwerp as its base.

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'De Acht Bergen' has already attracted 120,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas 'De Acht Bergen', the brainchild of film couple Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch, has attracted more than 120,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas since its premiere in December. But the film is also doing well abroad, says Kinepolis Film Distribution.

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The Fabelmans and The Banshees of Inisherin big winners Golden Globes Feature films The Fabelmans and The Banshees of Inisherin are the big winners of this year's Golden Globes. Last night the prizes were awarded for the 80th time. The awards for best actors and actresses went to Cate Blanchett and Colin Farrell, among others.

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How to deal with feedback as a screenwriter How to deal with feedback? Marc Veerkamp and Brian de Vore ask that question in this episode of the series of columns about the practical aspects of screenwriting.

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'Close' and 'Zillion' are major contenders for the Ensors The films 'Close' and 'Zillion' are the biggest contenders for the Ensors. Lukas Dhont has received fourteen nominations with his second feature film. Robin Pront has also been nominated fourteen times with 'Zillion'.

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Belgian film 'Zeria' at the International Fantastic Film Festival in Gérardme 'Zeria', the fifth feature film and first animation film by Belgian director Harry Cleven, competes against eight other feature films at the International Festival of Fantastic Film in Gérardmer, France. There is also a competition for short films.

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Actor Arthur Boni passed away at the age of 88 Actor Arthur Boni, best known for his contributions to various TV series, has died at the age of 88. His family reports this in a message in Het Parool on Monday. The Fleming played in the series Medical Center West, Good Times, Bad Times and Cops Maastricht.

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2022 was a glorious year for Belgian film In 2022, there was something for everyone in the range of Belgian-made film releases. From a refined nature documentary and spectacular drama to refined, fragile cinema that leaves no viewer unmoved.

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Lukas Dhont's 'Close' Shortlisted for Oscars Lukas Dhont (31) is one step closer to his Oscar dream. 'Close', the second full-length by the Gentenaar, has made the shortlist in the 'Best international film' category. "Incredible!

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Ten years of Screen Flanders Screen Flanders is investing 2,545,000 euros in nine new audiovisual productions, one million euros more than initially planned. Flemish Minister of Economy Jo Brouns announced this today.

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IFFR selects Flemish titles The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced a large part of the program for the upcoming festival edition (Jan 25-Feb 5, 2023). In addition, two Flemish titles are part of the Short & Mid-length section.

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Animated film Titina opens 35th edition of the JEF festival! The JEF festival opens its 35th edition with the Belgian premiere of the film Titina on Saturday 11 February in Antwerp. This Norwegian-Belgian co-production brings an impressive epic about the cutest explorer ever.

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