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Annie Cordy

Actor
Annie Cordy was a Belgian actress and singer whose career spanned over six decades. Born on June 16, 1928, in Laeken, Belgium, she became a prominent figure in the French-speaking entertainment industry. Cordy began her career in music halls and quickly gained popularity with her vibrant personality and energetic performances. She transitioned successfully into films and television, starring in movies such as "Le Chat," "Le Passager de la Pluie," and "La Vache et le Prisonnier." Cordy was also known for her extensive work on stage and in musical comedies. Throughout her career, she recorded numerous hits, including "Tata Yoyo" and "La Bonne du Curé." Her contributions to the arts were recognized with several honors, including being named a Commander of the Order of the Crown in Belgium and a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France. Annie Cordy passed away on September 4, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of joyous and multi-faceted performances.

Films

The Dunce

The Dunce

By Paul Vecchiali

2016 | 117 min | Drama

Laurent is seeking a path in life after living his youth years in laziness. Moving in with his father again, their relationship is put to the test.

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Voltage

2018 | 16 min | Drama

Lizzy is in love with Bernhard, but Bernhard is undecided. Lizzy returns Bernhard’s dog, which she occasionally watches, and stays a little longer. Lizzy shows Bernhard some kung-fu moves; Bernhard starts to flirt; and, although it’s not like her, Lizzy gets embarrassed. The same night, Bernhard asks her to drive him to a party outside town. A tense ride begins.

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Lucky Child

2014 | 22 min | Drama

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Alive

Alive

2019 | 94 min | Drama

Sophie and Wolfram meet in the hospital and set off together on their final journey. Both are terminally ill with cancer. They have to say goodbye to family and friends. They navigate their fear, pain, and physical decline, but a tender love takes root. A stunning, non-linear exploration of human relationships, of love and time shared through the denouement of terminal diagnosis. "Michael Siebert takes his audience on a journey of concentrated human emotions and invites to an open confrontation ...

A Partner to Call My Own

A Partner to Call My Own

2022 | 83 min | Documentary

Eni has danced all her life – with her husband, with friends, with the joy of rhythm. But after the death of her partner, everything changes. Suddenly she is alone on the dance floor, and the gap left by his absence is not only felt physically. To counteract her loneliness, she hires a “taxi dancer” – young men who dance with older women in exchange for money, giving them a sense of closeness and attention for a few hours. But what initially sounds like an arrangement for the dance floor raises deeper ...

For The Time Being

For The Time Being

2018 | 44 min | Drama

In Daniela Lucato's latest film, the protagonist Roman is plagued by addiction and money problems. An encounter, however, makes him question his the way he has lived his life. After a long and conflict-ridden marriage, Roman finds himself alone. To face his financial problems he decides to sublet one room in his house. Mel is the first person to answer Roman's ad. When Mel moves in, Roman is confronted with by Mel's challenging questions. Roman needs to understand what is happening inside himself, ...

Snowman

Snowman

2018 | 20 min | Drama

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Looteyo

Looteyo

2022 | 83 min | Drama

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Lovers

Lovers

2019 | 78 min | Drama

Two performance artists are trying to celebrate the last 24 hours of their relationship. After their breakup, performance artists Greta and Rodi decide to spend another 24 hours together to bring their relationship to a dignified end. But their intended farewell gets mixed up with a last joint art project and things progressively get out of hand. The story begins where others end. After breaking up, a young couple decides to spend 24 hours together so they can say goodbye in style. However, this ...

Eho - Echo

Eho - Echo

2016 | 93 min | Drama

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Somebody Else

Somebody Else

2016 | 15 min | Shorts

A car valet pretends to be a golden boy to charm a beautiful socialite. They wander through Shanghai at night, their budding attraction threatened by his lies... and her secret.