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5th Magritte Awards
The 5th Magritte Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie André Delvaux, honored the best films of 2014 in Belgium and took place on 7 February 2015 at the Square in the historic site of Mont des Arts, Brussels beginning at 7:50 p.m. CET. During the ceremony, the Académie André Delvaux presented Magritte Awards in 21 categories. The ceremony was televised in Belgium by BeTV. Actor François Damiens presided the ceremony, while Charlie Dupont hosted the show for the first time. The nominees for the 5th Magritte Awards were announced on 7 January 2015. Films with the most nominations were ''Two Days, One Night'' with nine, followed by ''Not My Type'' with eight. The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on 7 February 2015. ''Two Days, One Night'' won three awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Other multiple winners were ''Marina'' and ''Not My Type'' also with three awards each, and ''The Marchers'' with two. Winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Square – Brussels Meeting Centre
Square – Brussels Convention Centre (previously Square – Brussels Meeting Centre) is the name of a convention centre in Brussels, Belgium. It is run by the GL Events group and situated in cultural and historic district of Brussels near the national and international institutions, overlooking the city from the hillside of the Mont des Arts. History Square – Brussels Convention Centre is housed in the former Palace of Congress, which was designed by Jules Ghobert and Maurice Hoyoux and built in 1958 for the World's fair. Managed at the time by the National Congresses Service, the Palace of Congress consisted of several subterranean spaces, including 1,200-seat and 300-seat auditoria, plus rudimentary exhibition spaces. Although upgraded both technologically and aesthetically in 1978, the infrastructure of the Palace aged through the 1980s and 1990s. Several financial difficulties, together with the discovery of asbestos, eventually closed the Palace’s doors in 2003. In lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marchers
''The Marchers'' (french: La Marche) is a 2013 French comedy-drama film by Nabil Ben Yadir. It is loosely based on the events surrounding the 1983 March for Equality and Against Racism. The film's release in November 2013 coincided with the 30th anniversary of the march. Plot In 1983 France, teenaged Mohamed is shot by a policeman, but survives. Rejecting his friends' proposal of violent retribution, he proposes political action inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. With two friends, and support from Dubois, the priest of Minguettes, they embark on a non-violent March for Equality and Against Racism from Marseille to Paris. Cast *Tewfik Jallab as Mohamed *Vincent Rottiers as Sylvain *M'Barek Belkouk as Farid *Nader Boussandel as Yazid *Lubna Azabal as Kheira *Hafsia Herzi as Monia *Olivier Gourmet as Dubois *Charlotte Le Bon as Claire *Philippe Nahon as René Ledu *Jamel Debbouze as Hassan *Malik Zidi as Philippe, the RG *Simon Abkarian as Farid's father *Corinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fabrizio Rongione
Fabrizio Rongione (born 3 March 1973) is a Belgian screenwriter, film producer and actor. Career Rongione was born in Brussels, Belgium of Italian descent. He collaborated with Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne in ''Rosetta'' (1999), '' L’Enfant'' (2005), ''Lorna's Silence'' (2008), ''The Kid with a Bike'' (2011), ''Two Days, One Night'' (2014) and ''The Unknown Girl'' (2016). In 2002 he founded the film production company Eklektik Productions with Nicolas de Borman, Samuel Tilman and Stéphane Heymans. Rongione hosted the Magritte Awards ceremony for two consecutive years in 2013 and 2014, and again in 2018. Selected filmography Film Television Theatre Actor *1997 : ''Vous permettez, Hugo ?'' by Tadeusz Różewicz, dir. Olivier Musenfarth - Brussels *1997 : ''Le Piège'' by Tadeusz Różewicz, dir. Serenella Morelli : Franz Kafka *1998 : '' Bent'' by Martin Sherman, dir. Derek Goldby - Brussels, Paris *1999: '' Ferdydurke'' by Witold Gombrowicz, dir. Elvire Brison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Violette (2013 Film)
''Violette'' is a 2013 French-Belgian biographical drama film written and directed by Martin Provost, about the French novelist Violette Leduc. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot During the last years of World War II, Violette Leduc lives with Maurice Sachs, who doesn't love her but who does encourage her to write. She seeks out Simone de Beauvoir and eventually presents her with a draft of her first book. De Beauvoir rewards Violette's trust by reading and commenting on the book and by introducing her to contemporary intellectual icons Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Genet and Albert Camus. In 1964, the success of Violette Leduc's autobiographical bestseller ''La Bâtarde'' enables her to earn a living from her writing. Cast *Emmanuelle Devos as Violette Leduc *Sandrine Kiberlain as Simone de Beauvoir *Jacques Bonnaffé as Jean Genet *Olivier Gourmet as Jacques Guérin *Catherine Hiegel as Berthe Leduc *Stanley Weber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Promise (2013 Film)
''A Promise'' is a 2013 English-language French drama romance film directed by Patrice Leconte and written by Patrice Leconte and Jérôme Tonnerre. The story is based on Stefan Zweig's novel '' Journey into the Past'' and stars Rebecca Hall, Alan Rickman, Richard Madden, and Maggie Steed. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot In 1912 Germany, a freshly graduated engineer with modest origins, Friedrich Zeitz (Richard Madden), starts work at a steelworks owned by ageing tycoon Karl Hoffmeister (Alan Rickman). Hoffmeister is impressed by Zeitz's knowledge and commitment to the work, and Friedrich moves up through the ranks. When Hoffmeister's declining health starts to confine him permanently to his house, Friedrich has to visit him at home for briefings, which he then relays back to the steelworks. Through his visits, Friedrich makes the acquaintance of Hoffmeister's younger wife Charlotte (Rebecca Hall), a beautif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playing Dead (film)
''Playing Dead'' (french: Je fais le mort) is a 2013 French comedy film written and directed by Jean-Paul Salomé. The film stars François Damiens, Géraldine Nakache and Lucien Jean-Baptiste. It was screened at the Rome Film Festival. Cast * François Damiens as Jean Renault * Géraldine Nakache as Noémie Desfontaines * Lucien Jean-Baptiste as Lieutenant Lamy * Anne Le Ny as Madame Jacky * Jean-Marie Winling as Michel Beauchatel * Kévin Azaïs as Ludo * Nanou Garcia as Zelda * Corentin Lobet as Servaz * Judith Henry as Caroline * Jean-Paul Salomé as TV journalist Accolades The film received three nominations at the 5th Magritte Awards The 5th Magritte Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie André Delvaux, honored the best films of 2014 in Belgium and took place on 7 February 2015 at the Square in the historic site of Mont des Arts, Brussels beginning at 7:50 p.m. CET. .... References External links * 2013 films 2010s French-la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley Of The Lost Ants
''Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants'' (french: Minuscule : La vallée des fourmis perdues) is a 2013 French-Belgian live action animated film based on the television series ''Minuscule''. The film was written and directed by series creators Hélène Giraud and Thomas Szabo. This film is a sound film with a synchronized soundtrack featuring music and sound effects and with little to no spoken dialogue. It won the César Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 40th César Awards. A sequel, '' Minuscule 2: Mandibles from Far Away'', was released on January 30, 2019. Plot In the valleys of France, a family of ladybugs give birth to their first litter & raise them throughout the years until they're ready to reach independence. A bold male named Cox is constantly bullied by a group of flies led by the childish Toofette, and during one time where he gets separated while being annoyed, attempts to fly away back to his family, but when they chase after him, he crashes into a rock an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Home (2014 Film)
Welcome Home may refer to: Film * ''Welcome Home'' (1925 film), an American silent film directed by James Cruze * ''Welcome Home'' (1935 film), an American comedy film directed by James Tinling * ''Welcome Home'' (1989 film), an American film directed by Franklin Schaffner * ''Welcome Home'' (2004 film), an Austrian film directed by Andreas Gruber * ''Welcome Home'' (2006 film), a Spanish film directed by David Trueba * ''Welcome Home'' (2018 film), an American film directed by George Ratliff Music * The Welcome Home, an American indie rock band Albums * ''Welcome Home'' (Brian Littrell album) or the title song (see below), 2006 * ''Welcome Home'' (Carole King album), 1978 * ''Welcome Home'' (Hellyeah album) or the title song, 2019 * ''Welcome Home'' (Kane & Abel album) or the title song, 2003 * ''Welcome Home'' (Osibisa album) or the title song, 1975 * ''Welcome Home'' (Rehab album) or the title song, 2010 * ''Welcome Home'' (Richard "Groove" Holmes album), 1968 * ''Welcome H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labyrinthus (film)
''Labyrinthus'' is a genus of air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Labyrinthidae.MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Labyrinthus H. Beck, 1837. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=996652 on 2021-01-03 Distribution This genus occurs in South America. Species Species within the genus ''Labyrinthus'' include: * ''Labyrinthus bifurcatus'' (Deshayes, 1838) * '' Labyrinthus chiriquensis'' / '' Lampadion chiriquensis'' (Pilsbry, 1899) * '' Labyrinthus cymatodes'' / '' Lampadion cymatodes'' (Pfeiffer, 1852) * ''Labyrinthus furcillatus'' (Hupé, 1853) Salgado N. C. & Coelho A. C. S. (2003). "Moluscos terrestres do Brasil (Gastrópodes operculados ou não, exclusive Veronicellidae, Milacidae e Limacidae)". ''Rev. Biol. Trop.'' 51(Suppl. 3): 149-189. (with English abstract)PDF. * '' Labyrinthus labyrinthus'' “Chemnitz” Deshayes (Cheminitz, 1795) * '' Labyrinthu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm The Same, I'm An Other
I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * "I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian term used in the Bible * "I Am" (poem), an 1848 poem by John Clare * '' I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel'', a 1912 book by Cabrera de Armida Film and television * ''I Am'' a 2005 Polish film directed by Dorota Kędzierzawska * ', a 2009 Russian film with Oksana Akinshina * ''I Am'' (2010 American documentary film), a film by Tom Shadyac * ''I Am'' (2010 American drama film), a Christian-themed film by John Ward * ''I Am'' (2010 Indian film), an anthology film by Onir * ''I Am'', a 2011 Indian documentary film by Sonali Gulati * ''I Am'' (2012 film), a documentary film about 32 SM Town K-pop artists * '' I Am...'' a 2019-2021 Channel 4 anthology television series * "I Am." (''Lovecraft Country''), a 2020 television episode Music Performers * I Am (America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yolande Moreau
Yolande Moreau (born 27 February 1953) is a Belgian comedian, actress, film director and screenwriter. She has won three César Awards from four nominations. Career She made her cinematic debut with director Agnès Varda in two movies: Sept pièces (1984) and Vagabond (1985). In 1989, she joined Jérôme Deschamps and Macha Makeieff's troupe, of which she became one of the stars, especially on the TV programme, ''Les Deschiens''. She played La Levaque in Germinal (1993) directed by Claude Berri, a concierge in the film ''Amélie'' (2001) and Mama Chow in '' Micmacs'' (2009) (both directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet), a mime in ''Paris, Je T'aime'' (2006) and a lovesick woman in ''Vagabond'' (1985) directed by Agnès Varda. She made her directorial debut with the movie When the Sea Rises, which she co-wrote and starred in. The movie was acclaimed by critics, and Yolande Moreau won two César Awards for Best Debut and Best Actress. Moreau stars in the French horror thriller film '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nabil Ben Yadir
Nabil Ben Yadir is a Belgian actor, film director, and screenwriter. Career Ben Yadir made his feature-length directorial debut in 2009 with ''The Barons'', which he also co-wrote with Laurent Brandenbourger and Sébastien Fernandez. The film was nominated for six Magritte Awards, including Best Director and Best Screenplay. His second feature, ''The Marchers'', was screened in Official Competition at Cannes. Filming for a political thriller, '' Blind Spot'' (''Dode Hoek''), set against Belgium's Flemish-French divide, is scheduled to commence in the Spring of 2014. Before becoming a filmmaker, Ben Yadir worked on an assembly line for Volkswagen. He spent "months on end doing exactly the same thing". This influenced his choice to select a different genre Genre () is any form or type of communication in any mode (written, spoken, digital, artistic, etc.) with socially-agreed-upon conventions developed over time. In popular usage, it normally describes a category of literature, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
