Felix Van Groeningen

Life

Felix Van Groeningen studied Visual Arts at the Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten ( KASK ) in Ghent. After graduating in 2000, he directed some short films and was also active as an actor and writer in theater.

In 2004, he presented with Steve Sky before his feature film debut. His international breakthrough came in 2009 with The Beschissen of things, which at the Cannes Film Festival premiered and was released in theaters in Germany.

Filmography

• 2000: 50CC
• 2004: Steve Sky
• 2007: Dagen zonder ran
• 2009: The Beschissen of things ( De helaasheid of hire )
• 2012: The Broken Circle ( The Broken Circle Breakdown )

Awards

International Film Festival of Cannes

• 2009: Special Mention of the Jury CICAE ( The Beschissen of things )

International Istanbul Film Festival

• 2010: "Golden Tulip" for Best Film ( The Beschissen of things )

International Film Festival Berlin

• 2013: " Panorama Audience Award " for Best Feature Film ( The Broken Circle )
• 2013: " Europa Cinemas Label " (The Broken Circle )