Movies by Kurt Vandendriessche

Front

Front

FRONT creates a wordless and tactile experience about the atrocities of world war I. The film depicts a young Belgian soldier, stuck in the horror of the trenches I. Overwhelmed by fear and physical exhaustion, he suffers from shell shock. His body is out of control and he tries to escape. At first, his friend protects him from certain death by restraining him. But eventually, they accept the inevitable. —Benny Vandendriessche

Portable Life

Portable Life

In the mist at the edge of a lake, the 17-year-old Sea (Ella-June Henrard) finds a mysterious medallion. It is the start of a journey around the world in which Sea lets herself be led through unexpected twists, turns and mysterious signs to discover that there is an irreversible link between the intriguing acquaintances and magical places she finds on her way. While she journeys through life's adventures and comes face to face with herself, she recognizes people and places that she actually should not know, as if she is travelling back to de...

Betty's Blues

Betty's Blues

The story begins in the basement of a worn-out blues bar in Louisiana in the 1980s. A few regular customers are having a drink. A guitarist gets on stage and everybody comments on the newcomer. The guitarist draws the attention of the audience by tapping the microphone. He introduces himself. He will tell them the true story of Blind Boogie Jones.