Man of Steel (1999)
A romantic and funny coming-of-age story. Victor, a 13-year-old boy, is desperately looking for his First Kiss. When that First Kiss comes too close, Victor seeks refuge in his imagination, becoming the Man of Steel who has no emotions, because tears will make him rust. But no Man of Steel can resist Fania, a 13-year-old girl, for very long.
Director:
Vincent Bal
Writer:
Vincent Bal
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Ides Meire as Victor |
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Charlotte De Ruytter as Fania |
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Peter Gorissen as Victor's Uncle |
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Katelijne Damen as Victor's Aunt |
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Tania Garbarski as Conchita |
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Gene Bervoets as Victor's father |
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Marijke Pinoy as Victor's mother |
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Peter van den Eede as Fania's father |
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Wim Opbrouck as Portier |
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Jenny Tanghe as Forewoman |
| Directing | Vincent Bal | Director |
| Writing | Vincent Bal | Screenplay |
| Production | Dirk Impens | Producer |
| Production | Johan Van den Driessche | Line Producer |
| Production | Rudy Verzyck | Producer |
| Sound | Wim De Wilde | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Glynn Speeckaert | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Ewin Ryckaert | Editor |