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Jaco Van Dormael

Belgian director and writer · Belgium · On the map · Directors · Born 1957 · age 69

Jaco Van Dormael is a Belgian film director, screenwriter and playwright. Regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary European cinema, he is known for his narrative experimentation, blending elements of realism and fantasy while exploring the human condition.

Jaco Van Dormael is read about 114 times a day, in 26 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 110 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2023On the Wings of HermèsFilm, Director2021BovaryFilm, Director2015The Brand New TestamentFilm, Director, Writer2014Nicholas on HolidayFilm, Writer2012Tango LibreFilm, Un Danseur Prison2010European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best European FilmAward2009Annual award ACFKAwardMr. NobodyFilm, 2009Director, Writer2000Why Get Married the Day the World Ends?Film1996The Eighth DayFilm, Director, Writer1995Lumière & CompanyFilm, Director1991European Film Award for Best ScreenwriterAwardYoung European Film of the YearAwardToto the HeroFilm, 1991Director, Writer1985De bootFilm, Director1984È pericoloso sporgersiFilm, Director, Writer1981Les voisinsFilm, Director1979Maedeli the BreachFilm, Director, Writer1957Born9 February 1957

People around Jaco

  • Mr. Nobody 2009
  • The Eighth Day 1996
  • Toto the Hero 1991
  • The Brand New Testament 2015
  • Lumière & Company 1995

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Filmography 20

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Awards

European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best European Film2010
Annual award ACFK2009
Young European Film of the Year1991
European Film Award for Best Screenwriter1991

About this person

Country
Belgium
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69

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