12 Belgian Films from the 2022 Magritte Awards

Alex and Noémie want to start a family. Their plans are disrupted when Alex’s mother, Suzanne, develops “semantic dementia,” a progressive illness that alters her behavior and is ultimately fatal.

Three sex workers regularly cross the border from France into Belgium for work. One very hot summer, they share a secret that creates a lasting bond between them.

Jeanne, a reserved young woman, works as a night security guard at an amusement park and shares a close bond with her mother. She has never known a man to compare with this important relationship, but Jeanne starts to experience…

This is the story of the last King of Belgium, who unexpectedly finds himself becoming the first Emperor of Europe.

Leila and Damien navigate the challenges of his bipolar disorder.

Paul lives with his mother in a secluded clinic run by Dr. Loisel, nestled deep in the woods. He enjoys exploring the forest and watching the natural world. The arrival of Gloria, a teenage girl around fifteen with schizophrenia, sparks…

Cielo's teenage daughter is kidnapped in Northern Mexico. Frustrated by the lack of help from the authorities, Cielo decides to take control of the situation. She undergoes a dramatic transformation, evolving from a homemaker into a determined and ruthless fighter.

Nicky is a young, ambitious motorcyclist who lives for the thrill of racing – not for the prize money, but for the respect and fame it brings. After a serious accident threatens his ability to race again, Nicky struggles to…

Fourteen-year-old drug dealer Johnny is living in a youth home. He's upset to discover he can no longer go home on weekends and asks Antony, a well-known and successful actor who is also one of his customers, to be his…

Nora sees Abel being bullied and tries to protect him by warning their father, but Abel tells her to stay quiet. Torn between her loyalty to her brother and the adults in her life, Nora struggles to find where she…

Issachar and Zabulon, two brothers in their twenties who are exceptionally foolish and constantly seeking amusement, face a serious consequence when their mother's cherished dog goes missing. They have just one day to find the dog, or risk being evicted…

This film offers a quiet look at the fundamental strength found in the natural world, observed through the lives of farm animals. It centers on Gunda, a mother pig, along with two cows and a chicken with only one leg.