The Belgian Road to Cannes

The Belgian Road to Cannes

2017•1h 2m

Documentary

A cheerful road movie all about Belgian films at Cannes over the past 70 years. Filmmakers from the past converse with those from the present to paint the portrait of a cinema that is both diverse and free. An account of Belgium’s participation in the greatest film festival in the world.

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Production

Proximus, Alizés Films, RTBF

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Stéphane De Groodt

Stéphane De Groodt

Voiceover

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