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filmfestival • 5 m

Wide Angle: Q&A Johan Grimonprez In an interview for Wide Angle, director Johan Grimonprez discusses his latest film, "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat". The conversation provides insight into the backgrounds and inspirations behind the film, with Grimonprez answering some questions about his work.

vaf • 5 m

New business manager for the Flemish Audiovisual Fund The VAF governing body has appointed Yannick Roman as the new business leader at the VAF. Yannick is a lawyer by training and has also obtained a master's degree in radio and TV journalism.

vertigoweb • 5 m

From September 1, you can also watch unlimited films in the Lumière cinemas with the Cineville Pass From September 1, 2024, Cineville pass holders can watch unlimited films in the Lumière cinemas in Flanders, in addition to the 14 already connected Brussels and Walloon independent cinemas.

filmfestivaloostende • 5 m

'Why Wettelen', the directorial debut of Dimitri Verhulst, releases first images 'Why Wettelen', the directorial debut of Dimitri Verhulst, presents its first images with a poster and trailer. This film, a mix of the beautiful and ugly of Flanders, follows a family at Christine's funeral.

variety • 5 m

Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart about his action thriller 'Night Call' set during Black Lives Matter protests in Belgium Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart has developed his feature debut "Night Call", an action thriller set against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter protests in Belgium.

vaf • 5 m

Flemish selections for FIDMarseille Several Flemish films will be shown at FIDMarseille, including Ferne Stimmen by Annik Leroy and Julie Morel, which is having its French premiere. This short film, produced by Marie Logie for Auguste Orts, begins with a poem by Hannah Arendt about Walter Benjamin.

vaf • 6 m

Two prizes for Beautiful Men in Annecy | Flemish Audiovisual Fund Nicolas Keppens has won two prizes in Annecy for his short animated film Beautiful Men. He received the Prix Alexeïeff – Parker for his work as an animation filmmaker and the Festivals Connexion Award in the Short Film Competition.

vaf • 6 m

VAF Wildcard winner Marthe Peters selected for Future Frames Marthe Peters, the winner of the VAF Wildcard Documentary for her film Kaalkapje, has been selected for Future Frames, an initiative of European Film Promotion and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

vaf • 6 m

Anouk Mertens elected as the new chairman of VAF Anouk Mertens has been elected as the new chairman of the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF), with Regis Le Roy as vice-chairman. The General Meeting unanimously approved this nomination on May 13, 2024.

hln • 6 m

'Bad Boys 4' by Adil and Bilal dominates worldwide: 100 million euros in revenue in the first weekend The fourth film in the 'Bad Boys' series, 'Ride or Die', starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has had a successful opening weekend with a worldwide gross of approximately 100 million euros. 'Ride or Die' is directed by the Flemish duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, known from 'Patser'.

hln • 6 m

'Bad Boys 4' by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah can still be seen in China after approval by a strict committee The film 'Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die', directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, and starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, will also be released in Chinese cinemas from June 22. This is remarkable because Hollywood films in China must pass a strict review board.

filmkrant • 6 m

Koen Mortier about Skunk Despite initial resistance, Koen Mortier has realized his film "Skunk", based on the fact-based novel by psychologist Geert Taghon. The film, which highlights the harsh reality of abused young people in Flanders, became a success.

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