- Koen De Graeve
- Johan Heldenbergh
- Wouter Hendrickx
- Bert Haelvoet
- Valentijn Dhaenens
- Kenneth Vanbaeden
- Gilda De Bal
- Pauline Grossen
- Natali Broods
- Sara De Bosschere
- Jos Geens
Screenwriter:
Based on the Novel by:
Producer:
* Most external filmography links go to The Internet Movie Database.
Home/Social Media LinksOther Links
The Misfortunates (2009/2010)
Also Known As: De Helaasheid der Dingen, The Shittiness of Things
Opened: 04/09/2010 Limited
| Schedule | 04/09/2010 | |
| Sunshine Theat... | 04/09/2010 - 04/14/2010 | 6 days |
| Cinema Village... | 04/23/2010 - 04/29/2010 | 7 days |
| DVD | 09/28/2010 |
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






























