Movies and TvShows featuring "belgian-literature-on-screen" theme.

A young teacher is the victim of a cruel joke. When she enters the classroom, all her pupils are naked, standing near their bench. Their clothes are heaped up on the podium

The Cat (1971) tells the story of a couple who are thrown out of their home due to the demolition of their city. As they face the loss of their beloved pet, they also confront their own personal struggles and the sadness that comes with it. Set in France, this movie explores themes of solitude, silence, and the destruction caused by progress.

A boy is resentful of his mother's budding romance with the best friend of her late husband, and is torn and confused about his emerging feelings for Toni, a young girl in his neighborhood. His fascination with an antique Oriental knife leads him to steal it and he uses it to try to impress Toni while at the same time trying to break up his mother's relationhip.

A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.

"Semper Vivax" is not just another retirement home. The guests there get their best real-life memories played out for them.