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Lucas Belvaux
Lucas Belvaux (born 14 November 1961) is a Belgian actor and film director. His directing credits include the ''Trilogie'', consisting of three films with interlocking stories and characters, each of which was filmed in a different genre. The three films are ''Cavale'', a thriller; ''Un couple épatant'', a comedy; and ''Après la vie'', a melodrama. The ''Trilogie'' received the André Cavens Award. His film '' La Raison du plus faible'' was entered into the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. His film ''One Night (38 témoins)'' was nominated for seven Magritte Awards, winning Best Screenplay. He also appeared as an actor in the film '' Merry Christmas'' (2005). He is the brother of Rémy Belvaux and Bruno Belvaux. Filmography As director/writer As actor * 1981: '' Allons Z'Enfants'' * 1982: '' The Trout'' * 1983: ''The Death of Mario Ricci'' * 1985: ''Chicken with Vinegar'' * 1991: ''Madame Bovary ''Madame Bovary'' (; ), originally published as ''Madame Bovary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namur (city)
Namur (; ; nl, Namen ; wa, Nameur) is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is both the capital of the province of Namur and of Wallonia, hosting the Parliament of Wallonia, the Government of Wallonia and its administration. Namur stands at the confluence of the rivers Sambre and Meuse and straddles three different regions – Hesbaye to the north, Condroz to the south-east, and Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse to the south-west. The city of Charleroi is located to the west. The language spoken is French. The municipality consists of the following districts: Beez, Belgrade, Boninne, Bouge, Champion, Cognelée, Daussoulx, Dave, Erpent, Flawinne, Gelbressée, Jambes, Lives-sur-Meuse, Loyers, Malonne, Marche-les-Dames, Naninne, Saint-Servais, Saint-Marc, Suarlée, Temploux, Vedrin, Wépion, and Wierde. History Early history The town began as an important trading settlement in Celtic times, straddling east–west and north–south trade routes across the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Delluc Prize
The Louis Delluc Prize (french: Prix Louis-Delluc ) is a French film award presented annually since 1937. The award is bestowed to the Best Film and Best First Film of the year on the second week of each December. The jury is composed of 20 members, consisting of a group of film critics and figures who are culturally significant. Gilles Jacob is the president. The meeting is at ''le Fouquet's'' restaurant in Champs-Élysées. The award was created in 1937 in view of the decision of the Académie française to award its Grand Prix du Cinema to films that were created by French filmmakers. Twenty-four film critics including Maurice Bessy and Marcel Idzkowski established the prize to honor Louis Delluc (1890–1924), the first French journalist to specialize in cinema and founder of the ciné-clubs. Notes *≠ Oscar winner *± Oscar nominee *≈ Palme d'Or winner Winners Louis Delluc Prize for Best Film 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not My Type
''Not My Type'' (french: Pas son genre) is a 2014 French-Belgian romance film directed by Lucas Belvaux and starring Émilie Dequenne and Loïc Corbery. It was based on the 2011 novel ''Pas son genre'' by Philippe Vilain. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Émilie Dequenne as Jennifer * Loïc Corbery as Clément Le Guern * Sandra Nkake as Cathy * Charlotte Talpaert as Nolwenn * Anne Coesens as Hélène Pasquier-Legrand * Daniela Bisconti as Madame Bortolin * Didier Sandre as Clément's father * Martine Chevallier as Clément's mother * Florian Thiriet as Johan Bortolin * Annelise Hesme as Isabelle * Amira Casar as Marie * Tom Burgeat as Dylan * Kamel Zidouri as Antoine * Philippe Le Guay Philippe Le Guay (born 22 October 1956) is a French screenwriter, film director and occasional actor. He studied film at the IDHEC and began his career as a screenwriter before directing his firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magritte Award For Best Director
The Magritte Award for Best Director ( French: Magritte du meilleur réalisateur) is an award presented annually by the Académie André Delvaux. It is given in honor of a film director who has exhibited outstanding directing while working within the film industry. It is one of the Magritte Awards, which were established to recognize excellence in Belgian cinematic achievements. The 1st Magritte Awards ceremony was held in 2011 with Jaco Van Dormael receiving the award for his work in '' Mr. Nobody''. As of the 2022 ceremony, Laura Wandel is the most recent winner in this category for her work in '' Playground''. Winners and nominees In the list below, winners are listed first in the colored row, followed by the other nominees. 2010s 2020s References External links Magritte Awards official websiteMagritte Award for Best Directorat '' AlloCiné'' {{Magritte Awards 2011 establishments in Belgium Awards established in 2011 Awards for best director Director Director m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magritte Award For Best Film
The Magritte Award for Best Film ( French: Magritte du meilleur film) is an award presented annually by the Académie André Delvaux. It is one of the Magritte Awards, which were established to recognize excellence in Belgian cinematic achievements. The 1st Magritte Awards ceremony was held in 2011 with '' Mr. Nobody'' receiving the award for Best Film. As of the 2022 ceremony, '' Madly in Life'' is the most recent winner in this category. Winners and nominees In the list below, winners are listed first in the colored row, followed by the other nominees. 2010s 2020s References External links Magritte Awards official websiteMagritte Award for Best Filmat '' AlloCiné'' 2011 establishments in Belgium Awards established in 2011 Awards for best film Lists of films by award Film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Adaptation
The César Award for Best Adaptation (french: César de la meilleure adaptation) is an award presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma. It was initially awarded from 1983 to 1985, and then awarded again in 2006, when the original category (César Award for Best Writing) was split into two awards, the other being César Award for Best Original Screenplay. Winners and nominees 1980s The César Award for Best Writing was awarded from 1986 to 2005. 2000s 2010s 2020s See also *César Award for Best Original Screenplay *César Award for Best Writing *Magritte Award for Best Screenplay *Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay *Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay *BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay *BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay References External links Official website César Award for Best Adaptationat '' AlloCiné'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Cesar Award For Best Adaptation Adaptation In biology, adaptation has three related meani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Film
The winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Film ( French: ''César du meilleur film''). Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s See also *Lumières Award for Best Film *Louis Delluc Prize for Best Film * French Syndicate of Cinema Critics — Best French Film * Magritte Award for Best Film *European Film Award for Best Film *Academy Award for Best Picture *BAFTA Award for Best Film *David di Donatello for Best Film *Goya Award for Best Film * Sophia Award for Best Film References External links * César Award for Best Filmat '' AlloCiné'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Cesar Award For Best Film Film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ... Awards for best film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapt (film)
Rapt is a 2009 French-Belgian dramatic film directed by Lucas Belvaux and starring Yvan Attal. It was nominated for 4 César Awards in 2010, including Best Film. It was released in France on 18 November 2009. The film is inspired by the true story of the kidnapping of Édouard-Jean, 3rd Baron Empain, a very wealthy Hungarian-born Belgian aristocrat and CEO of the Schneider-Empain conglomerate, which occurred in Paris in January 1978. Plot Stanislas, a wealthy and high-profile businessman, is kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers amputate one of his fingers and send it to his business with their demands for 50 million euros. His family comes into conflict with the police and his corporate associates as they struggle to raise the money. His business associates refuse to pay the ransom from corporate funds, but will loan the amount he will be able to repay, 20 million. Stanislas is kept in darkness, unwashed, with little food, repeatedly made to write desperate notes to his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palme D'Or
The Palme d'Or (; en, Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It was introduced in 1955 by the festival's organizing committee. Previously, from 1939 to 1954, the festival's highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film. In 1964, The Palme d'Or was replaced again by the Grand Prix, before being reintroduced in 1975. The Palme d'Or is widely considered one of the film industry's most prestigious awards. History In 1954, the festival decided to present an award annually, titled the Grand Prix of the International Film Festival, with a new design each year from a contemporary artist. The festival's board of directors invited several jewellers to submit designs for a palm, in tribute to the coat of arms of the city of Cannes, evoking the famous legend of Saint Honorat and the palm trees lining the famous Promenade de la Croisette. The original design by Parisian jeweller Lucienne Lazon, inspired by a sketch by director Jean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Festival (; french: link=no, Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (') and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including Documentary film, documentaries, from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The festival was formally accredited by the FIAPF in 1951. On 1 July 2014, co-founder and former head of French pay-TV operator Canal+, Pierre Lescure, took over as President of the Festival, while Thierry Frémaux became the General Delegate. The board of directors also appointed Gilles Jacob as Honorary President of the Festival. It is one of the "Big Three" major European film festivals, alongside the Venice Film Festival in Italy and the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, as well as one of the "Big Five" major interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nature Contre Nature
''Nature contre nature'' is a French telefilm comedy, broadcast in 2004, directed by Lucas Belvaux, and scripted by Lucas Belvaux with Jean-Luc Gaget. Plot Sébastien Chantoux, (Lucas Belvaux), a psychoanalyst, leaves Paris and goes to live in the Creuse, at Royère-de-Vassivière. Hardly settled, he discovers "Troc'En Creuse", a system of local exchange that operates through the use of barter In trade, barter (derived from ''baretor'') is a system of exchange in which participants in a transaction directly exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using a medium of exchange, such as money. Economists disti .... Initially reticent about using it and bartering his psychoanalytic sessions, he is reconciled to the system, and in a few weeks becomes a figure in the community. Everything seems to be working out, and without costing Sébastien a sou, until the arrival of Mlle. Oudinot, ( Catherine Mouchet), a tax inspector. War is declared; "Troc'En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valladolid International Film Festival
The Valladolid International Film Festival, popularly known as Seminci (short for ; ), is a film festival held annually in Valladolid, Spain. First held in 1956 as ('Valladolid Religious Film Week'), the Seminci is one of the longest-standing film festivals in Spain. It stands out in the area of films d'auteur and independent films. The Seminci conventionally takes place every October, about a month later than the San Sebastián Film Festival, the most prestigious film festival in Spain. History The first edition of the festival began on 20 March 1956 under the name of Semana de Cine Religioso de Valladolid with a goal of promoting Catholic moral values in conjunction with the celebration of Holy Week in Valladolid. For the first two years it was not competitive and no prizes were awarded. In 1958 the Don Bosco gold and silver awards and the Special Mention appeared, which the following year were replaced by the Lábaro and the Ciudad de Valladolid Award, respectively. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
