Writers: Christophe Dirickx, Felix van Groeningen
Producer: Dirk Impens
Editor: Nico Leunen
Cinematographer: Ruben Impens
Music: Jef Neve
Cast: Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx, Johan Heldenbergh

Gunther Strobbe is the youngest generation of a line of proud (and often drunk) Strobbe men. Recalled from Gunther's life as an unsuccessful writer in his early thirties, this Flemish seriocomedy ruminates over Gunther's ribald, troubled adolescence amongst three bawdy uncles, an ever-boozing dad, one put-upon grandmother, and more dysfunction than you can shake a keg at. Adapted from an acclaimed novel by Dimitri Verhulst and directed with deftness and verve by Felix Van Groeningen, THE MISFORTUNATES is that rare, great film that can pack equal amounts of heart, soul and pathos into a goodnight kiss and a drinking contest.

Expected to be in attendance:  Director Felix van Groeningen

Felix van Groeningen, 31, graduated with a Master Audiovisual Arts from the KASK in Ghent in 2000, with his short movie 50 CC. After various detours through the cultural world, Felix returned to his first love: making movies. He has directed three features.

 

Felix van Groeningen, 31, graduated with a Master Audiovisual Arts from the KASK in Ghent in 2000, with his short movie 50 CC. After various detours through the cultural world, Felix returned to his first love: making movies. He has directed three features.