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Dominique Standaert

Belgium2002 104min 35mm Both Asian Premiere

Synopsis

This movie is about a young African kid who lives in Brussels with his father after they fled from Burundi, where their mother/wife was killed. After an incident with their neighbours, they have to flee again. They are living in Belgium illegally and they know what that means. The father gets caught, but the young kid escapes and finds shelter at the home of an anarchist writer.

Diretor

Dominique Standaert

An INSAS Brussels graduate, Dominique Standaert entered the industry as an assistant producer and director involved in such productions as , , and . His short (1997) was selected for festivals around the world. is his debut feature.