Section Focus: Belgium
Pandora (BEL, 2021)
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A suspenseful drama series about an investigating judge, a daughter of a well-known politician confronted with some potentially devastating revelations. Soon she also finds herself in the midst of another event of national importance – the rape of a young activist caught on video by an ambitious politician. ...
Sense of Tumour (BEL, 2018)
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Tristan is an ambitious medical student who is not satisfied with just being good – he wants to be the best. In short, Tristan is a born winner. However, the young man’s prospects in this brisk Belgian comedy are dashed when, in the very first episode, he discovers that he has a tumour in his nose....
The Day (BEL, 2018)
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This ambitious Belgian drama about police negotiators makes perfect use of screen time to portray the psychology of characters while still managing to surprise the viewers with the precision of one of the best action dramas....
Albatros (BEL, 2020)
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The Albatros weight-loss camp seems like an experience that could help the dozen or so participants in their lifelong struggle with obesity… Or become one of their worst nightmares. ...
Clan (BEL, 2012)
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A cult Belgian comedy drama that bet on the power of sisterhood in the face of patriarchy before it was cool. The family peace of five sisters seems pretty undisturbed, except for the fact that the husband of one of them is an insufferable asshole. So they start plotting a perfect crime…...
Beau Séjour 2 (BEL, 2021)
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In the second season of this successful anthology series, viewers follow a former naval officer trying to reconnect with his family. But there is a catch: he’s dead....
Callboys (BEL, 2016)
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An endearingly funny Belgian comedy about three gigolos and their assistant. They love their job, respect their customers, and even occasionally fall in love with them. They trust their brand so much that they decide to build a true business empire. ...
Red Light (BEL, 2020)
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This suspenseful, darkly lit drama starring Carice Van Houten is a powerful story about power, female identity and sexuality in a patriarchal world where the heroines become painfully aware of their position. ...