Brussels International Festival of Film: won bet

This first edition we retain the best of hexagonal and international cinema with a selection of films without Borders (France, Japan, Philippines, Algeria, Israel, Italy, Morocco ...), diverse and projected preview Belgian, Benelux or European. A selection Belgian Cinema and Cine Youth of short films of great quality emphasizing the talent of the young generation of Belgian filmmakers. A public meeting despite the particular context of recent days, the opening was attended by over 600 people in the prestigious Grand Hall of the Eldorado of the UGC De Brouckère 17 November, the 3 original events of FIFB: the Jobs Cinema Day (first show dedicated to the film industry), the Media Day (producing her first film) and Deaf ' vision (image and deafness) have meanwhile gathered over 1,000 participants. The documentary "favorites" were also aroused great public interest which actively debated in a constructive and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Following the increase in the terrorist threat, the Brussels International Festival of Film (FIFB) originally planned until November 21, has unfortunately had to close prematurely and cancel its closing ceremony at the UGC Brouckère.

Here is the record: Prize of the International Competition Grand Prix of the Festival: Bambanti Zig Zulay (Philippines)

Award for Best DIRECTOR:

Mohamed Mouftakir with The Orchestra of the Blind (Morocco)

Award for Best ACTOR:

Younes Megri and Ilyas El Jihani in the orchestra of the Blind (Morocco)

Prize for the best ACTRESS:

Kanako Higuchi in The Pearls Of The Stone Man Yûzô Asahara (Japan)

Prize Competition Belgian Film

Award for Best REALIZATION:

The Seed Barney Frydman

Award for Best ACTOR:

Arthur Buyssens in indelible




Prize for the best ACTRESS:

Cosima Bevernaege in Love in The Catherine Cosme




Prize Competition Young Cinema

Jury Prize:

Yaar Simon Gillard




Prize for the best REALIZATION:

The Infinity Lukas Dhont




See you next year from 15 to 19 November with Japan in the spotlight!