29/08/2005

Two first films from Belgium will be screened within the Zabaltegi-New Directors section at the 53e San Sebastian International Film Festival which runs from the 15th to the 23rd September, alongside 24 other films battling it out for the New Director Prize sponsored by Altadis to the tune of 90.000 euros.

Enn Ander Zijn Geluk (Someone else's happiness) by Fien Troch tells the story of a cold sombre inquest following an accident in which a child was hit by a car. Produced by Prime Time in co-production with Dutch Motel Films, it is the first feature from a young director whose last three shorts have toured the festivals. She also directed a number of commercials and acted in the film Saint Cyr by Patricia Mazuy. In the casting for this first film is Jan Decleir one of the most important Belgian Flemish actors. The film is set for release in Belgium in November 2005.

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From the French-speaking region of Belgium comes the L'Iceberg [+see also:
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(Translated from French)