Buitenspel

Dec 21 2005 N/A 1h 30m
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

12-year-old Gilles dreams of becoming a professional footballer in the Belgian national squad, playing as a Red Devil at the King Baudouin Stadium. Father Bert supports Gilles through thick and thin: he is not only Gilles' most loyal supporter, but also his personal trainer. But then, completely unexpectedly, Bert dies and Gilles' life collapses. Not only does he lose his father, his friend, his supporter and his trainer, there are also quite a few financial concerns coming out ...

Plot

Flemish greater Brussels grocer Bert transferred his true passion, aiming for the national football (soccer) team, missed due to a knee injury, to his eager son Gilles (12), whom he coaches tirelessly. Excessive anger at the referee during the match when a scout may select Gilles for the provincial team, a crucial step, proves fatal for Bert's heart. Gilles is frustrated that both the grocery shop and his mother gradually are taken over by football-ignorant accountant Joris and imagines still being coached by father. His own foot injury will either delay his ambition at a crucial or may end it altogether if not treated properly.

Written by

Frank Ketelaar, Ed Vanderweyden

Directed by

Jan Verheyen, Pieter Van Hees

Cast

Ilya Van Malderghem, Joke Devynck, Filip Peeters

Crew

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Production Countries

Belgium

Languages

Nederlands

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
629
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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