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nu • 3 m

Belgian Close actress Émilie Dequenne (43) died of cancer Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne has died of cancer at the age of 43, her family and management announced. She died in a Paris hospital. She made her debut in "Rosetta" by the Dardenne brothers, which won the Golden Palm.

filmfestivaloostende • 3 m

Filming of 'Breendonk' started with Koen De Bouw and son Jolan in leading roles The shooting of the fictional series 'Breendonk', starring Koen De Bouw and his son Jolan, has started. The series, set in Flanders during the Second World War, follows the story of Elisabeth and Rik, a young couple who are driven apart by the war.

vaf • 3 m

Karla Puttemans new director-intendant of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund Karla Puttemans has been appointed as the new director-intendant of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF), following the departure of Koen Van Bockstal for health reasons.

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Tom Waes back to work, shooting of series Badgast resumed Tom Waes has returned to work after a serious car accident and a period of rehabilitation. The shooting of the Dutch-Belgian drama series Badgast, produced for KRO-NCRV, has resumed.

cineuropa.org • 3 m

Filming for Anke Blondé's second feature film Dust has started Flemish director Anke Blondé is busy shooting her second feature film, "Dust". The drama, written by Angelo Tijssens, known for "Girl" and "Close", is set in a day in which two tech visionaries are confronted with the collapse of their empire.

vaf • 4 m

Flemish cinema in the spotlight during the Cinémathèque Festival Paris Wouter Hessels will present the programme 'Une certaine histoire du cinéma flamand' at the Cinémathèque Festival in Paris (5-8 March).

cineuropa.org • 4 m

Wallimage supports The Purple Order by Thomas Ancora Wallimage has granted funding to seven projects, including the Belgian film 'L'Ordre Pourpre' by director Thomas Ancora. The cast includes Mentissa, Victor Meutelet and Nicolas Godart. The production is in the hands of Les Gens and Amsto of Newen Studios.

cineuropa.org • 4 m

screen.brussels supports Micha Wald and Olivier Pairoux Screen.brussels is investing almost a million euros in 10 new projects in 2025, including films by Micha Wald and Olivier Pairoux. Wald is directing 'L'Île de la demoiselle', inspired by the story by Marguerite de la Rocque and starring actress Salomé Dewaels.

filmfestivaloostende • 4 m

10 awards for 'La Nuit se traîne', the big winner of the 14th Magritte du Cinéma 'La Nuit se traîne', the first feature film by Belgian director Michiel Blanchart, was the big winner at the 14th Magritte du Cinéma Awards. The film won 10 awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Debut Film.

vaf • 4 m

Special message for Têtes Brûlées at the Berlinale Maja-Ajmia Zellama’s feature debut, “Têtes Brûlées,” has received a special mention at the Berlinale. The film follows 12-year-old Eya, who has a strong bond with her older brother Younès.

filmfestivaloostende • 4 m

'Patsers' has already attracted more than 13,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas The film 'Patsers' by directors Adil & Bilall has already attracted 13,000 visitors to Belgian cinemas on its opening day. This success surpasses every Flemish production since 'Zillion' in 2022.

filmfestivaloostende • 4 m

'Putain' selected for Séries Mania The series 'Putain' has been selected for the International Panorama competition of Séries Mania and will have its international premiere there. The production is a collaboration between Panenka, Streamz and Videoland.

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