Nic Balthazar (born 24 July 1964 in

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) is a

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film director and a TV/radio personality (presenter, reporter, producer).

Family

Balthasar was born into a Ghent family of politicians active in the

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. He is the son of , professor and former Governor of

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, and brother of , a

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of Ghent.

Career

His first movie, '' Ben X (''not to be confused with

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), came out in 2007 and has received critical acclaim. The next feature film which Balthazar directed, ''Tot Altijd'', was released in January 2012. In

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he is well known as a movie critic and television presenter.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Television/radio

Presenter

*Memphis *Ziggurat *Open doek *Mollen en kruisen *Leuven Centraal *Dood doet leven -

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*Levende Lijven (talkshows) *Filmfan -

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Appearances

*Boeketje Vlaanderen (1984) - BRT *Koste wat het kost (1997) *Het swingpaleis (1997–1998) (Eén) *Vlaanderen vakantieland (2003) - Eén *Fata Morgana (2006) - Eén *Tour 2008 - Eén *Masterchef (2010) - Vtm *De jaren stillekes (2010) - Eén

References

External links (further sources)

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Nic Balthazar on facebook

Ben X (First Movie)
Belgian film directors Living people 1964 births {{Belgium-film-director-stub