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The Belgian Road to Cannes
The Belgian Road to Cannes

The Belgian Road to Cannes

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Documentary

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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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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

62 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

22 May 2017

Country

Belgium

Cast

Stéphane De Groodt

Stéphane De Groodt

Voiceover

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