Bouli Lanners

Bouli Lanners is one of the most distinctive faces in Belgian and French-language cinema. The actor, director, and screenwriter has earned himself a permanent place on the European film scene thanks to his versatility and unmistakable presence. His career began on Belgian television before he attracted international attention with independent cinema productions and impressive character roles. In KLEINE RIESEN (2011, directed by Bouli Lanners), he directs a touching story about friendship, freedom, and growing up. The film has won several awards, including several Magritte Awards, and has been screened at international festivals with great success. Lanners plays an important supporting role in BLOODY MILK (2017, directed by Hubert Charuel). This sensitive drama about a farmer caught between tradition and existential fear was presented at Cannes and is considered one of the outstanding French films of its time. Lanners also impresses with his dry humor and precise timing in LOUISE HIRES A CONTRACT KILLER (2008, directed by Gustave Kervern and Benoît Delépine). In KILL ME PLEASE (2010, directed by Olias Barco), he shows another facet of his talent in a black comedy about life, death, and morality. With ELDORADO (2008, directed by Bouli Lanners), he also created a melancholic road movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs and finally established him as an auteur filmmaker. In addition to his work as an actor and director, Lanners is known for his authentic portrayal of human contradictions. He has received numerous awards for his work, including several Magritte du Cinéma and festival prizes. Today, Bouli Lanners is synonymous with a European cinema that finds its own distinctive language between humor, tragedy, and poetry.