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Glitter and glamor are back on opening night Film Fest Gen… (Ghent)


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Ghent will once again be dominated by the film for the next ten days. After a modest corona edition in 2020, the red carpet will again be rolled out this year for Dutch and foreign filmmakers and celebrities. A lot of famous people were already at the appointment for the opening film ‘La Civil’.

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The film, by the Ghent-Romanian Teodora Ana Mihai, is a solid thriller about the Mexican drug environment. A big contrast to the glitter and glamor on the red carpet beforehand. Politicians, filmmakers and even Prince Laurent: it was a night of celebrity spotting. “This is a moment that you have to be there for”, said a beaming Dominique Van Malder, who plans to shoot films for ten days. bingen.

“I’ve had these boots in the closet for a year, and I can finally put them on,” said actress Charlotte De Bruyne, who walked the red carpet with colleague and friend Anemone Valcke. Another old-fashioned gala evening: that too was a long time ago.

Actor Michaël Pas and directors Stijn Coninx and Nic Balthazar had an evening of boys' fun together.

Actor Michaël Pas and directors Stijn Coninx and Nic Balthazar had an evening of boys’ fun together. © David Van Hecke

The makers of the opening film 'La Civil' with the Ghent-Romanian director Teodora Ana Mihai (centre).

The makers of the opening film ‘La Civil’ with the Ghent-Romanian director Teodora Ana Mihai (centre). © David Van Hecke

“The Ghent festivals are getting going again!”, beamed mayor Mathias De Clercq, here with his partner Elsbeth.

“The Ghent festivals are getting going again!”, beamed mayor Mathias De Clercq, here with his partner Elsbeth. © David Van Hecke

Director Peter Monsaert (left) with actor Dominique Van Malder (right), planning a ten-day film marathon.

Director Peter Monsaert (left) with actor Dominique Van Malder (right), planning a ten-day film marathon. © David Van Hecke

Lieven Van Gils experienced his baptism of fire as a film reporter at the VRT.

Lieven Van Gils experienced his baptism of fire as a film reporter at the VRT. © David Van Hecke

Anke De Ridder of the Antwaaarps Teater (left to right), Prince Laurent and former councilor Guy Reynebeau.

Anke De Ridder of the Antwaaarps Teater (left to right), Prince Laurent and former councilor Guy Reynebeau. © David Van Hecke

“Another premiere as it should be, that was a long time ago”, said actor Ben Segers (second from right) with his wife Lenny Van Wesemael (far right).

“Another premiere as it should be, that was a long time ago”, said actor Ben Segers (second from right) with his wife Lenny Van Wesemael (far right). © David Van Hecke

Conner Rousseau

Conner Rousseau © David Van Hecke

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