Blue Belgium

Original Title: Blue Belgium

Tragi-comedy | 93' | 2000 (Completed)

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Rob Van Eyck

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For many decades the same families, few in number, rich in influence, have governed Belgium's political and ideological agenda. At a secret meeting the families' obscure Organisation orders a fixer, Victor, to destabilise the country, to create a climate of fear in which the ordinary citizen would not only accept bud gladly welcome harsh repression.

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For many decades the same families, few in number, rich in influence, have governed Belgium's political and ideological agenda. At a secret meeting the families' obscure Organisation orders a fixer, Victor, to destabilise the country, to create a climate of fear in which the ordinary citizen would not only accept bud gladly welcome harsh repression. A few random killings on innocent bystanders in staged hold-ups, however, do not provoke the desired terror. With the help of Phil, a cold Dutroux-like sociopath, Victor is successful. While Phil focuses on kidnappings, rape and gruesome murders with his sidekick Jack, Victor uses blackmail and corruption to silence political leaders, captains, of industry, magistrates, even the clergy. Their joined efforts soon instigate the coveted widespread fear and insecurity. The Organisation is happy : much more law-and-order, much less freedom and democracy. And Victor, the shrewd middleman, will be comfortably remunerated for services rendered. Blue Belgium, a never-ending story.
Pendant de nombreuses décennies, les mêmes familles, petites en nombre, grandes en influence, ont gouverné l’agenda politique et idéologique de la Belgique. Lors d’une réunion secrète, l’association obscure des familles demande à un magouilleur, Victor, de déstabiliser le pays afin de créer un climat de peur dans lequel les citoyens ordinaires, non seulement accepteraient, mais aussi accueilleraient à bras ouverts une répression sévère. Le meurtre de quelques innocents choisis au hasard lors de hold-ups mis en scène ne provoque cependant pas l’effet de terreur désiré. Avec l’aide de Phil, un sociopathe froid aux airs de Dutroux, Victor mène à bien sa mission. Alors que Phil se concentre sur les kidnappings, les viols et les meurtres effroyables, Victor utilise le chantage et la corruption pour faire taire les leaders politiques, chefs d’industries, magistrats et même le clergé. Leurs efforts conjoints entraîneront bientôt le climat de peur et d’insécurité désiré. L’association est heureuse : beaucoup plus d’ordre public et beaucoup moins de liberté et de démocratie. Et Victor, l’intermédiaire habile sera généreusement rémunéré pour les services prestés. Blue Belgium, une histoire sans fin.

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Director
Rob Van Eyck
Cast
Jacques Verbist, Nathalie Krits, Paul Cassiers
Editing
Rob Van Eyck
Photography
Maurice Van Bavel
Music
Johan Stollz, Cloot Per.W, Yves Elegeert

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Type
Film
Category
Fiction
Production share
Majority Flemish Production
Belgium
Genre
Tragi-comedy
Year of production

2000
Production status
Completed
Original title
Blue Belgium

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Running time
93'
Aspect ratio
1.33:1 (4:3)
Available formats
35mm

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Flemish Film Productions

Den Hamer 44
3271 Zichem
Belgium

T +32 13 77 17 85
rob_vaneyck@email.com

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