The Ardennes
Directed by
Robin Pront
Brothers Dave and Kenneth are reunited on Kenneth's release after four years in prison following a failed home invasion. While Kenneth is anxious to dive headfirst into the drug-centered existence that ensnared him in the first place, both Dave and Kenneth's erstwhile girlfriend, Sylvie, have adopted clean lifestyles. Drugs, crime and the bonds of brotherhood create this dark crime thriller journey in THE ARDENNES.
Cast
- Jan Bijvoet
- Veerle Baetens
- Eric Godon
- Kevin Janssens
- Jeroen Perceval
DVD Features
Commentary with director\nRobin Ront and sctor Kevin Janssens\nMaking of featurette\nInterview with director Robin Pront and actor Kevin Janssens\nBonus short: Injury Time, directed by Robin Pront
Sound: Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 Surround Sound
Discs: 1
- "Straddling the line between arthouse and genre, THE ARDENNES is a very strong debut, sure to challenge and reward fans on both sides of that divide."
- "A straight-on, lean and mean genre film from Belgium, THE ARDENNES offered one welcome surprise."
- "...the sort of darkly comic, take-no-prisoners genre piece in which dismembered body parts and a sudden ostrich attack are par for the course."
Awards & Recognition
Winner
Best Picture
Ensor Awards
Best Picture
Ensor Awards
Winner
Best Actor
Ensor Awards
Best Actor
Ensor Awards
Winner
Best Cinematography
Ensor Awards
Best Cinematography
Ensor Awards
Official Selection
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Chicago Int'l Film Festival
Chicago Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Int'l Film Festival Rotterdam
Int'l Film Festival Rotterdam
Official Selection
Les Arcs European
Les Arcs European
Official Selection
Sao Paulo Int'l Film Festival
Sao Paulo Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Film Fest Gent
Film Fest Gent