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49 Films Winning Belgian Film Awards

49 titles

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  1. 1Toto the HeroMovie · 1991 · 91m · Drama, Comedy, FantasyAt 80, Thomas recounts his life's story, a journey shaped by memories and dreams. He believes his life changed for the worse when he was switched with another baby at birth after a hospital fire. This belief fuels his desire to revisit the past, detailing the struggles of growing up poor, a stark contrast to the life he feels he deserved. The film blends vivid flashbacks and dream sequences to explore Thomas' difficult childhood and adulthood as he seeks answers about his real origins and the life he believes was meant for him.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0
  2. 2The Eighth DayMovie · 1996 · 118m · DramaThis drama tells the story of two very different men whose lives change when they meet. Georges, who has Down syndrome, lives in a mental institution. Harry, a successful businessman, is trying to repair his relationship with his children. After a chance encounter on a lonely road, Harry initially wants nothing to do with Georges. But as they spend time together, they form a real friendship that deeply affects them both. Georges helps Harry see life and love in a new way, while Harry brings happiness and meaning to Georges' daily routine. Facing challenges together, their unlikely friendship becomes a source of personal growth and healing. The film explores companionship, acceptance, and overcoming difficulties, showing how connection can break down barriers and bring about profound change.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  3. 3The Brand New TestamentMovie · 2015 · 114m · Comedy, FantasyGod resides in Brussels, but on Earth, he is a morally weak and unpleasant father to his family. His daughter, Ea, is restless and suffocating in their small Brussels apartment until she decides to defy him.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6
  4. 4ZagrosMovie · 2017 · 102mZagros (26) is a shepherd living in a Kurdish village with his pregnant wife Havin and their daughter. His father warns him about gossip concerning Havin, rumors of infidelity. Zagros dismisses his father's worries, trusting his wife and rejecting the rumors. Later, while tending his sheep, he discovers his family has accused Havin of adultery and confined her. Returning to the village, Zagros finds Havin and daughter have fled west. Believing in his wife’s innocence and disagreeing with his father, Zagros travels to Istanbul and encounters a smuggler willing to take him westward.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3
  5. 5The MisfortunatesMovie · 2009 · 108m · Drama, ComedyThirteen-year-old Gunther Strobbe is raised in an environment of alcohol, neglect, and by a father and uncles who offer little guidance. He is being groomed to follow their path of aimlessness. Will he manage to break free from this predetermined future?IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  6. 6Wedding in GalileeMovie · 1987 · 112mA Palestinian man requests permission from Israeli authorities to lift a curfew so his son can have a wedding. The military governor agrees, but insists on attending with his officers. The groom is angered by his father’s acceptance of the condition. Women perform traditional rituals preparing the bride, while men prepare the groom. Guests arrive for the celebration. Young Arabs secretly plan acts of violence. An Israeli officer collapses from the heat and is cared for by Arab women inside. A horse escapes and races towards a minefield, prompting a joint rescue effort by soldiers and villagers. As night falls, tensions between the army and the community escalate, and the groom's frustration with his inability to fulfill his marital duties threatens his family's honor. Will reason prevail?Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0
  7. 7The First, the LastMovie · 2016 · 98m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeA neo-western set in a post-apocalyptic world follows two gangsters as they navigate a town populated by eccentric individuals and a figure claiming to be Jesus.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4
  8. 8Our StrugglesMovie · 2018 · 98m · DramaOlivier, a dedicated 39-year-old foreman, has his world upended when his wife Laura leaves him and their two children, abandoning their home. Suddenly alone, Olivier struggles to adjust to the reality of being a single father. He must navigate his new responsibilities with no sign of Laura's return.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  9. 9Mothers' InstinctMovie · 2019 · 97m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerA sudden tragedy disrupts the lives of two women and their families, prompting them to re-examine their closest relationships.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  10. 10Blueberry HillMovie · 1989 · 95mAntwerp, 1950s. Robin de Hert's childhood is shaped by strict Catholic values: an overbearing father and a cruel school secretary. He finds connection with his classmates, particularly through a shared secret with their French teacher. If the secretary discovers this secret, it could have serious consequences for the teacher and the students involved.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  11. 11Pauline & PauletteMovie · 2001 · 78mPauline, a 66-year-old woman with a developmental disability, has been cared for by her sister Martha. After Martha's death, Pauline's two remaining sisters, Paulette and Cecile, must decide on her future. Neither sister is able to provide the necessary care, as Paulette runs a shop and Cecile is responsible for Albert. However, Martha's will stipulates that her estate will be divided equally only if one of the sisters takes in Pauline. If they choose to place Pauline in an institution, she will inherit the entire fortune.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  12. 12The Memory of a KillerMovie · 2003 · 114m · Crime, Thriller, ActionVincke and Verstuyft, top detectives in Antwerp, investigate the disappearance of a high-ranking official and the murders of two prostitutes. Their investigation points to Angelo Ledda, an assassin nearing retirement whose Alzheimer's is impairing his ability to complete jobs. When he refuses a contract to kill a young girl, Ledda becomes the target. As Vincke and Verstuyft hunt him, Ledda systematically eliminates those who sent him the job.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7
  13. 13N: The Madness Of ReasonMovie · 2014 · 102mN tells the story of Raymond Borremans, a Frenchman who moved to Africa in the mid-20th century. He dedicated his life to creating the first encyclopedia of the continent, driven by a desire for lasting fame. He died before completing it, only reaching the letter N. Now, with his work unfinished, his spirit wanders West Africa, existing between life and death, past and present. The film follows his attempts to finish what he started from beyond the grave. N is a visually and musically compelling film, a rich and layered experience. It explores the clash between Western thought and African spirituality, blurring the lines between dream and reality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.0
  14. 14HomeMovie · 2016 · 103m · DramaReleased from prison at 17 for violent acts, Kevin moves in with his aunt and her family, including his cousin Sammy. While learning the trade as a plumber, he begins to connect with Sammy’s high school friends. Like typical teenagers, they're focused on partying and avoiding responsibility, but one of them is concealing a difficult home life that threatens to endanger everyone.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
  15. 15WILLMovie · 2023 · 114m · Drama, War, HistoryDuring World War II, in Nazi-occupied Antwerp, two young police officers struggle with a difficult choice: work with the enemy or oppose them. They must decide their path as they navigate a dangerous and complex situation.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
  16. 16Madly in LifeMovie · 2020 · 87m · Drama, ComedyAlex and Noémie want to start a family. Their plans are disrupted when Alex’s mother, Suzanne, develops “semantic dementia,” a progressive illness that alters her behavior and is ultimately fatal.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  17. 17Mr. NobodyMovie · 2009 · 141m · Science Fiction, Drama, RomanceNemo Nobody lives a normal life with his wife and three children. Then, one day, he awakens as a mortal, one hundred years old, in the year 2092.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8
  18. 18Love According to DalvaMovie · 2023 · 83m · DramaOne evening, Dalva is suddenly taken from her father's home. Initially shocked and angry, she then encounters Jayden, a social worker, and Samia, a volatile teenager. A new life begins for Dalva, one where she experiences being a girl her own age.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  19. 19Wait Until Spring, BandiniMovie · 1989 · 100mRocklin, Colorado, 1925. A harsh winter grips the town. Young Arturo Bandini cherishes his father Svevo, his mother Maria, and his brothers. Despite his father's tendency to squander money at the Imperial Poolhall and spend time with the wealthy American widow, Hildegarde – a behavior his devout mother overlooks – Arturo loves them all. Even with his younger brother's bedwetting, his affection remains. He finds joy in baseball, eagerly anticipating spring, and in the movies... and in Rosa, who doesn't return his feelings.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  20. 20Just FriendsMovie · 1994 · 95mIn 1950s Antwerp, Belgium, the prospects for a jazz musician are slim. Jack, a tenor saxophonist, and his band struggle to make ends meet playing gigs at weddings and tea parties, often with amusing results. He spends most of his time unloading bananas in the docks. Jack dreams of New York, believing it's the ultimate destination for a jazz musician, but he faces the daunting question of how to finance the journey. And he must decide: is a woman more important than his saxophone?IMDb 6.3TMDB 3.7
  21. 21In SyriaMovie · 2017 · 85m · Drama, WarDuring wartime, a mother struggles to protect her family while a sniper targets their house.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5
  22. 22DealerMovie · 2021 · 100mFourteen-year-old drug dealer Johnny is living in a youth home. He's upset to discover he can no longer go home on weekends and asks Antony, a well-known and successful actor who is also one of his customers, to be his guardian during those times.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.0
  23. 23Night CallMovie · 2024 · 97m · Action, Crime, ThrillerMady, a student who works as a locksmith, helps Claire enter her apartment. He soon discovers she misrepresented herself and stole something from a dangerous man named Yannick. Mady becomes caught in a manhunt and must spend one night proving he's not involved.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9
  24. 24CloseMovie · 2022 · 104m · DramaDuring a perfect summer, two 13-year-old boys form a close bond. However, their friendship faces challenges as rumors and gossip begin to circulate among their classmates.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8
  25. 25The ArdennesMovie · 2015 · 93m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA violent home invasion goes awry. One of the robbers, Dave, escapes, leaving his brother Kenneth behind. Four years later, Kenneth is released from prison, and a lot has changed. Dave is rebuilding his life and trying to support Kenneth, but he watches as the emotionally unstable Kenneth attempts to win back his former girlfriend, Sylvie.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  26. 26Nobody Has to KnowMovie · 2022 · 99m · Drama, RomanceFollowing a stroke that has left him with amnesia, Phil meets Millie in a remote part of the Isle of Lewis. She soon reveals a profound truth: they were once in love.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  27. 27Manneken PisMovie · 1995 · 89mHarry, a 28-year-old orphan, arrives in Brussels eager to start a new life. He briefly meets Jeanne, the tram driver, on his first day. He finds a room in a building managed by the quirky concierge, Denise, and soon lands a job as a dishwasher at a restaurant, where he befriends the humorous Bert and Désiré. Fate brings Harry and Jeanne together when she discovers he lives in the apartment below hers. They grow closer, and Harry develops feelings for her, struggling to express them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5
  28. 28Priest DaensMovie · 1992 · 138m · Drama, HistoryIn late 19th-century Aalst, Father Adolf Daens, a dedicated priest, confronts widespread suffering in the town's textile industry: child labor, dangerous working conditions, and unfair voting practices. His articles in the local Catholic newspaper ignite hope among workers but anger the powerful. Expelled from the Catholic Church, Father Daens founds the Christian Democrats and becomes a Member of Parliament. Torn between his faith and his new role as advocate for the working class, he faces opposition from Rome. The film also follows stories of love and hardship: a woman battles for her relationship with a socialist while enduring abuse from her employer; children die in preventable accidents at work; and church leaders indulge in self-serving activities. This moving drama examines social change, religious division, and personal cost against a historical setting.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  29. 29GirlMovie · 2018 · 105m · DramaA talented teenage dancer joins a renowned ballet academy as she navigates her feelings about her gender identity.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  30. 30Time of My LifeMovie · 2012 · 120m'Tot altijd,' based on a true story, follows a group of friends in the 1980s as they experience youth and love. Years later, Thomas, a new medical graduate and Mario's close friend, faces a difficult situation when he diagnoses Mario with MS. While not fatal, the disease gradually affects Mario's physical and mental abilities. Mario becomes a prominent voice for the "Waardig Sterven" ("Dignified Death") action group, advocating for euthanasia in Belgium. Thomas struggles to protect his best friend from the disease's progression, while also grappling with the painful reality of Mario's decline.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6
  31. 31BullheadMovie · 2011 · 129m · Crime, DramaA young cattle farmer is approached by a dishonest veterinarian with a proposition: a risky deal with a well-known beef trader.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
  32. 32MarinaMovie · 2013 · 118m · Romance, Drama, MusicThis is the story of Rocco Granata, the son of an Italian coal miner, who pursued his love of music despite his father's disapproval and societal obstacles.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  33. 33Two Days, One NightMovie · 2014 · 95m · DramaSandra, a young professional, has just one weekend to persuade her coworkers to forfeit their bonuses. Her goal: to secure her own job amidst a challenging economic climate.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  34. 34The Broken Circle BreakdownMovie · 2012 · 112m · DramaA couple of musicians struggles to hold onto their relationship and belief in God after the death of their young daughter.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7
  35. 35RosettaMovie · 1999 · 95m · DramaRosetta, a strong-willed young woman, struggles against a cycle of poverty and hardship. Determined to maintain her pride, she faces life's difficulties while caring for her mother, who battles alcoholism. Rosetta fiercely rejects charity and tirelessly seeks ways to provide for herself. The film explores survival, resilience, and self-respect as it follows Rosetta’s persistent fight for a dignified life in a world that offers little support. Her story reveals the strength of the human spirit when confronted with adversity.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  36. 36The ChildMovie · 2005 · 96m · DramaA young mother in Belgium hopes her boyfriend, a small-time thief, will start working so they can provide for their new baby. But he's not interested in settling down.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
  37. 37The GiantsMovie · 2011 · 84m · Drama, AdventureFifteen-year-old Danny and his thirteen-year-old brother Zak are spending the summer at their grandfather's house, hoping their mother will visit. They're short on money, so they decide to rent the house to a local drug dealer. But their plan quickly goes awry.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0
  38. 38The SonMovie · 2002 · 103m · DramaA skilled joinery instructor at a rehabilitation center initially rejects a new teenage patient as an apprentice. However, he soon starts discreetly observing the boy as he moves throughout the facility and into the surrounding community.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5
  39. 39Crazy LoveMovie · 1987 · 83mThis film follows a young man's intense exploration of love over three nights. Initially viewing romance as a gentle, idealized connection, he quickly encounters a raw and complicated reality. His father’s unconventional past shapes his understanding of relationships, leading him down a path of discovery. He learns about desire, intimacy, and the complexities of human connection. He confronts the disparities in attraction, the potential for heartbreak, and the solace found in escape. Ultimately, he discovers the lengths people will go to in pursuit of love.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.0
  40. 40Le bal masquéMovie · 1998 · 103mA middle-aged couple is brutally murdered at a gas station with no clear motive. The attackers steal documents from their Mercedes before speeding away. Police Detective Daerden, working undercover at a nightclub nearby, arrives at the scene and is also struck by the gang. That night, investigating magistrate Siccard questions Daerden.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0
  41. 41Ernest & CelestineMovie · 2012 · 80m · Animation, Family, AdventureCelestine, a small mouse, wants nothing to do with a career in dentistry. Ernest, a large bear, yearns for a creative outlet. Their paths cross, and despite their inherent differences, Celestine and Ernest find common ground, embarking on a life of crime together.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8
  42. 42RosieMovie · 1998 · 97mAt a juvenile detention center, a 13-year-old girl named Rosie is questioned. She reveals she has no parents but lives with her sister Irene and brother Michel. Flashbacks reveal their past: Rosie lives with Irene, who is 27 and secretly her mother. Irene's unemployed brother Michel, a gambler, moves in. Irene and Bernard develop a close bond, leaving Rosie feeling neglected. She becomes infatuated with Jimi, a boy she sees on the bus, and invests her adolescent hopes in a relationship with him. Did her relationship with Jimi lead to her being in juvie? Now incarcerated, she wonders why he stops responding to her letters.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.1
  43. 43Racer and the JailbirdMovie · 2017 · 130m · Crime, Drama, RomanceGino falls instantly for Bénédicte, a racing driver. However, Gino harbors a secret that puts them both at risk.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9
  44. 44PatrickMovie · 2019 · 92m · Drama, ComedyPatrick works as the handyman at his father's naturist campsite, but spends his free time designing and building wooden furniture. When he loses his favorite hammer, he searches the entire campsite to find it.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  45. 45Eline VereMovie · 1991 · 168mThe film centers on Eline Vere, who struggles to escape the limitations of her life in The Hague. She experiences three difficult and ultimately unsuccessful romantic relationships. Based on Louis Couperus' novel *Eline Vere*.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  46. 46La PromesseMovie · 1996 · 94m · DramaThe film follows Igor and his father, Roger, as they live within the criminal world of housing and illegal work in Liege, Belgium. Their lives are marked by lies and manipulation, fostering a tense and morally gray atmosphere. When one of Roger's workers gets hurt, Igor faces a difficult choice: keep his word to the worker's family or remain loyal to his father. Torn between these obligations, the film examines family, trust, and the impact of decisions made in a harsh world.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  47. 47Our ChildrenMovie · 2012 · 111m · Drama, RomanceMurielle, vibrant and optimistic, finds love with Mounir and they plan a future together, including starting a family. But Mounir's close relationship with his adoptive father, Doctor Pinget, creates complications. As Murielle becomes pregnant, tensions between Mounir and Doctor Pinget escalate. Trapped by Doctor Pinget's influence, Murielle feels increasingly isolated and drawn into a damaging family dynamic. Faced with no other option, she begins to lose her grip on reality.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  48. 48Steve + SkyMovie · 2004 · 97mThis is the story of two people adrift, searching for belonging. He's a recently released petty criminal, and she's a prostitute longing for connection. They meet in a forgotten corner of Ghent, brought together by Jean-Claude, an ex-convict now working as a pimp. Will their relationship endure?Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  49. 49SkunkMovie · 2024 · 105m · DramaLiam's adolescence is marked by neglect within a home dominated by alcohol, violence, and sexual dysfunction. This upbringing shapes him into a deeply troubled young man, culminating in a violent outburst intended as a desperate attempt to sever ties with his past.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8