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Jaco Van Dormael

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Belgian director and writer

DirectorsBorn 1957 · age 69
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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.

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Van Dormael and his partner Michèle Anne De MeyVan Dormael and his partner Michèle Anne De MeyVan Dormael (left) with the cast of Mr. Nobody at the 2009 Venice Film FestivalVan Dormael (left) with the cast of Mr. Nobody at the 2009 Venice Film Festival

Filmography 20

Mr. Nobody2009 · ★ 7.8
The Brand New Testament2015 · ★ 6.6
Nicholas on Holiday2014 · ★ 5.4
The Eighth Day1996 · ★ 7.4
Toto the Hero1991 · ★ 7.1
Lumière & Company1995 · ★ 6.3
Tango Libre2012
Between Heaven and Earth1992
Kiss & Cry2011
Why Get Married the Day the World Ends?2000
The Shape2019
Bovary2021
De boot1985
Maedeli the Breach1979
È pericoloso sporgersi1984
L'imitateur1982
On the Wings of Hermès2023
Les voisins1981
The Magician of Auschwitz
Isolation2021

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Awards 4

2010European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best European Film
2009Annual award ACFK
1991Young European Film of the Year
1991European Film Award for Best Screenwriter

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Connected to Jaco 6

Toby RegboAlso in Kiss & Cry (2011)Olivier GourmetAlso in The Eighth Day (1996)Michel BouquetAlso in Toto the Hero (1991)François DamiensAlso in The Brand New Testament (2015)Linh Dan PhamAlso in Mr. Nobody (2009)Francis PerrinAlso in Nicholas on Holiday (2014)

About this person

Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 69
Written about in
25 languages

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