Directing
Felix van Groeningen
Born November 1, 1977 · Ghent, Belgium (age 48)
Felix van Groeningen (born 1 November, 1977; Ghent) is a Belgian filmmaker. He is known for The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) and Belgica (2016), with the former being nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. He made his English-language debut with the biographical drama Beautiful Boy (2018). Van Groeningen was born in Ghent. His parents were hippies who led a very li…
Known For
Beautiful Boy · 2018Beautiful Boy
★ 7.62018
MovieDrama
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Steve + Sky · 2004Steve + Sky
★ 6.32004
MovieComedyRomance
A story about two struggling people who are trying to find their own place in the world. He is a small-time crook recently released from prison and she is a prostitute craving some love and affection. They find each other in an obscure part of Gent. Jean-Claude is responsible for their meeting ; he is also an ex-inmate who has just traded the low-life crime scene for life as a pimp. Will their love survive?
The Broken Circle Breakdown · 2012The Broken Circle Breakdown
★ 7.72012
MovieDrama
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
50CC · 200050CC
★ 7.02000
MovieFamilyRomance
A film about the things of life: girls, boys, scooters… Anyway, you know how it is.
The Eight Mountains · 2022The Eight Mountains
★ 7.62022
MovieDrama
An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.
The Misfortunates · 2009The Misfortunates
★ 7.22009
MovieDramaComedy
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
Belgica · 2016Belgica
★ 6.02016
MovieDrama
The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.
With Friends Like These · 2007With Friends Like These
★ 6.22007
MovieComedyDrama
When Black Kelly gets back from New York, she discovers that more has changed than just her hair color while she's been away. Frederic found himself a girlfriend and plans to move. Kurt and Blonde Kelly live together with their one-year-old child. And Patrick's gone. Reunited with the old gang, Black Kelly realizes that life went on during her absence and that things will never be the same...
Movies
Beautiful Boy · 2018Beautiful Boy
★ 7.62018
MovieDrama
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Steve + Sky · 2004Steve + Sky
★ 6.32004
MovieComedyRomance
A story about two struggling people who are trying to find their own place in the world. He is a small-time crook recently released from prison and she is a prostitute craving some love and affection. They find each other in an obscure part of Gent. Jean-Claude is responsible for their meeting ; he is also an ex-inmate who has just traded the low-life crime scene for life as a pimp. Will their love survive?
The Broken Circle Breakdown · 2012The Broken Circle Breakdown
★ 7.72012
MovieDrama
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
50CC · 200050CC
★ 7.02000
MovieFamilyRomance
A film about the things of life: girls, boys, scooters… Anyway, you know how it is.
The Eight Mountains · 2022The Eight Mountains
★ 7.62022
MovieDrama
An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.
The Misfortunates · 2009The Misfortunates
★ 7.22009
MovieDramaComedy
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
Belgica · 2016Belgica
★ 6.02016
MovieDrama
The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.
With Friends Like These · 2007With Friends Like These
★ 6.22007
MovieComedyDrama
When Black Kelly gets back from New York, she discovers that more has changed than just her hair color while she's been away. Frederic found himself a girlfriend and plans to move. Kurt and Blonde Kelly live together with their one-year-old child. And Patrick's gone. Reunited with the old gang, Black Kelly realizes that life went on during her absence and that things will never be the same...
Innocence · 2000Innocence
★ 6.22000
Movie
After more than forty years apart, Andreas and Claire embark on an affair as reckless and intense as when they were young lovers. Widowed musician Andreas decides to get back in touch with his one great love, Claire, who is still married to her first husband, John. Andreas and Claire find that the connection they shared when they were young is still there and they soon become involved in a rekindled love affair.
Hollywood on the river Scheldt · 2018Hollywood on the river Scheldt
★ 7.02018
MovieDocumentary
Overview of the history of cinema in Flanders.