Three films from the Flat Country, which competed in the 75th Cannes Film Festival, were awarded various prizes, highlighting the richness of Belgian talent.
Belgian triumph in Cannes! The 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival honors Ruben Ostlund’s provocative film without a filter –The triangle of sorrow In the original version – the Belgians are the other big winners of this competition.
Three flat works of art presented during the two-week vacation are full of hands. Luca Dont’s second feature film, “Closing,” won the Grand Prix with Frenchwoman Claire Dennis and her stars this afternoon. This award continues the wonderful story of a filmmaker with Cannes. In 2018, she received a Golden Camera for a Girl, a prize that honors the first feature films in all categories.
In CloseIt tells the story of a close friendship between two 13-year-old boys, Leo and Remy. As soon as they enter college, the duo are faced with thoughtless questions and derogatory words. When a lion decides to break this closeness, it becomes unbelievable. Close Reveals two great talents, Eden Dabrine and Gustave de Waelle, who are taking their first steps on the big screen.
On the evening of the presentation, May 26, the drama earned almost 12 minutes of applause. One of the longest standing ovations of the competition. The film does not have a release date yet.
One of the other triumphs of Belgium in the evening was the directing duo of Charlotte Vandermer and Felix van Grenningen on Eight Mountains. They won the Jury Prize, which was awarded to EO by Polish Jerzy Skolimowski.
Adapted from Paolo Cognetti’s novel of the same name, this naturalistic drama tells the story of the unwavering friendship of two men who, after years of separation, reunite to build a house in the mountains in honor of the lost father of one of them.
Deeply human film, with picturesque images, Eight mountains The first prize for two filmmakers will be awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. The feature film will be released in cinemas on December 21.
Finally, two winners accustomed to the red carpet and figures of Belgian cinema: Jean-Pierre and Luc Darden. The brothers, owners of two Golden Palms – one for Rosetta in 1999 and the other for L’Enfant in 2005 – receive a special prize: their social drama “Tori and Lokita” on the 75th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival.
The directors remain true to their devoted style and tell the story of two African teenagers who face the harsh conditions of deportation to Belgium. A powerful film about illegal immigration that will be released in cinemas on September 28th.
Source: allocine
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