The Misfortunates

The Misfortunates (2009/2010)

Also Known As: De Helaasheid der Dingen, The Shittiness of Things

Opened: 04/09/2010 Limited

Schedule04/09/2010
Sunshine Theat...04/09/2010 - 04/14/20106 days
Cinema Village...04/23/2010 - 04/29/20107 days
DVD09/28/2010

Trailer: Click for trailer

Genre: Belgian Comedy/Drama (Dutch w/English Subtitles)

Rated: Unrated

Synopsis

Gunther Strobbe, 13, lives with his father and three uncles at his grandmother's house. Every day he is faced with their drinking, fighting, and shameful laziness. Gunther must find a way to escape this misfortune or he will end up in the same situation as his derelict family.

Awards

  • CICAE Award – 2009 Cannes Film Festival
  • Official Selection – 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
  • Official Selection – 2009 Hamptons Film Festival
  • Official Selection – 2009 Pusan International Film Festival
  • Official Selection – 2010 Palm Springs Film Festival
  • Winner - Special Mention, ART CINEMA AWARD jury
  • Winner – Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography,2009 Hamptons Film Festival