The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 51min
- Drama, Music
- 10 Oct 2012 (Belgium)
- Movie
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight, in spite of their differences. He talks, she listens. He's a romantic atheist, she's a religious realist. When their daughter becomes seriously ill, their love is put on trial.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 38 wins & 27 nominations.
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| Johan Heldenbergh | ... |
Didier Bontinck / Monroe
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| Veerle Baetens | ... |
Elise Vandevelde / Alabama
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Nell Cattrysse | ... |
Maybelle
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William
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Nils De Caster | ... |
Jock
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Robbie Cleiren | ... |
Jimmy
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Bert Huysentruyt | ... |
Jef
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Koen
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Sofie Sente |
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Ruth Beeckmans | ... |
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Jan Hammenecker | ... |
Doctor
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Blanka Heirman | ... |
Denise
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Kirsten Pieters |
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Yves Degryse |
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Dominique Van Malder |
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Marianne Loots |
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Sanderijn Helsen |
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Siham El Makhfi |
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Maxime Neyt |
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Maurice Leerman |
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Aagje Moorthamer |
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Lena Cattrysse |
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Self (archiveFootage)
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Warre Cattrysse |
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Eva Vanrysselberghe |
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Labhise Allara Mandango Ciratu |
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Mieke Proost |
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Yasmina Neyskens |
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Bjorn Eriksson |
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Karl Eriksson |
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Lennart Dauphin |
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Celine Vande Vyver |
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Karel Vandaele |
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Emilie Guillaume |
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Isabelle Persoons |
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Jo Lootens |
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Arthur de Hond | ... |
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Directed by
| Felix van Groeningen | ||
Written by
| Johan Heldenbergh | ... | (play The Broken Circle Breakdown Featuring the Cover-Ups of Alabama) & |
| Mieke Dobbels | ... | (play The Broken Circle Breakdown Featuring the Cover-Ups of Alabama) |
| Carl Joos | ... | (adaptation) & |
| Felix van Groeningen | ... | (adaptation) |
| Charlotte Vandermeersch | ... | (collaboration on screenplay) |
Produced by
| Alberte Gautot | ... | associate producer |
| Arnold Heslenfeld | ... | co-producer |
| Dirk Impens | ... | producer |
| An Rydant | ... | executive producer (as Ann Rydant) |
| Laurette Schillings | ... | co-producer |
| Frans van Gestel | ... | co-producer |
| Rudy Verzyck | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Bjorn Eriksson | ||
Cinematography by
| Ruben Impens | ||
Editing by
| Nico Leunen | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Bernaers | ... | colorist |
| Paolo Finotto | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Robbe Van Lerberghe | ... | conform editor: Filmmore |
| Ben Willems | ... | post-production facilities: filmmore |
Art Direction by
| Kurt Rigolle | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Lauwerys | ||
Makeup Department
| Marie Brabant | ... | tatoo artist |
| Liesje De Smedt | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Lies De Smedt) |
| Diana Dreesen | ... | key makeup artist |
| Lawrence I. Kelatow | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Emy La Perla | ... | tattoo design |
| Dian Vandecruys | ... | wigs |
Production Management
| Griet Meukens | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Katelijne Pieters | ... | assistant production manager |
| Johan van den Driessche | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wannes Destoop | ... | additional third assistant director |
| Sofie Tusschans | ... | first assistant director |
| Sylvie Walravens | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Wannes Behaegel | ... | Internship |
| Philippe Bertin | ... | property master |
| Natasja Billiau | ... | poster design |
| Mario Debaene | ... | title and credits |
| Geertjan Maes | ... | set dresser |
| William Phlips | ... | carpenter |
| Nele Vanhauwere | ... | assistant art director |
| Yves Verstraete | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Jef Aerts | ... | additional re-recording mixer / additional recordist: narration |
| Marco Dary | ... | sound supervisor: Italy |
| Jan Deca | ... | production sound mixer / sound |
| Karel Dewaele | ... | sound assistant |
| Benjamin Falsimagne | ... | French dubbing mixer |
| Wout Frigne | ... | second boom operator |
| Paul Gies | ... | dialogue editor |
| Marc Lizier | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Vladimir Rakic | ... | foley artist / sound editor |
| Michel Schöpping | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Vincent Sinceretti | ... | foley recordist |
| Lieven Verbraeken | ... | boom operator |
| Joeri Verspecht | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Patrick Rappard | ... | special effects technician |
| Edward Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects foreman |
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects supervisor (as Harrie Wiessenhaan) |
| Rick Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Jos De Boevere | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Corentin De Saedeleer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Danielle Kempen | ... | visual effects artist |
| Kasper Oerlemans | ... | visual effects supervisor: Filmmore |
| Matthijs Slijkhuis | ... | visual effects artist |
| Hans van Helden | ... | visual effects producer: Filmmore |
| Robert van Spanje | ... | visual effects artist |
| Caroline Voglaire | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
| Willem Zwarthoed | ... | visual effects artist: Filmmore |
Stunts
| Rick Wiessenhaan | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Manu Alberts | ... | steadicam operator |
| Yves Crabbe | ... | key grip |
| Bart De Duytsche | ... | second assistant camera |
| Laurens De Grande | ... | electrician |
| Gaetan De Poorter | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Jan Detavernier | ... | best boy electric |
| Sylvain Fradier | ... | first assistant camera |
| Nicolas Lagae | ... | gaffer |
| Korneel Moeyaert | ... | trainee electrician |
| Jeroen Verdonck | ... | extra grip |
Casting Department
| Eva Cools | ... | assistant casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Aline Jeuris | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Yoshi Aesaert | ... | trainee location assistant |
| Bert Billet | ... | trainee assistant location manager |
| Tomas Coppejans | ... | location manager |
| Wim Steeman | ... | location scout |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anouk Sluizer | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Liesbeth de Wilde | ... | stage manager |
| Aude Dobuzinskis | ... | press attaché |
| Alberte Gautot | ... | associate producer |
| Jean-François Gaye | ... | press attaché |
| Richard Lormand | ... | publicity: International |
| Koen Maenhout | ... | digital content manager: Filmmore |
| Lucie Mottier | ... | press attaché |
| Ann-Julie Vervaeke | ... | child coach |
Thanks
| Tom Cattrysse | ... | thanks |
| Seppe van Groeningen | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Menuet bvba
- Topkapi Films
- Belgacom
- Casa Kafka Pictures Movie Tax Shelter Empowered by Belfius
- Eurimages
- Flanders Image
- Kinepolis Film Distribution (KFD)
- Kinepolis Multi
- Lumière
- Nederlands Filmfonds
- Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge
- Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds
- Vlaamse Film.Be
- Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij (VTM)
Distributors
- Bodega Films (2013) (France) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (2014) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Espace Sarou (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Help Distribution (2013) (France) (theatrical)
- Hopscotch Films (2014) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Kinepolis Film Distribution (KFD) (2012) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Kino Bez Granits (2014) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Pandora Film Verleih (2013) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Satine Film e Bolero (2014) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Spentzos Films (2013) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Tribeca Films (2013) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Wild Bunch Benelux (2012) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Against Gravity (2013) (Poland)
- Cameo (2013) (Spain) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film1 (2013) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- FilmBazar (2013) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Filmcoopi (2013) (Switzerland)
- Films We Like (2012) (Canada)
- Golem Distribución (2014) (Spain)
- Kurmaca Film (2013) (Turkey)
- Legendmain Filmes (2014) (Portugal)
- Lumière Home Entertainment (2013) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Lumière Home Entertainment (2013) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Topic (2020) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Filmmore (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Dark Star Presse (publicity)
- Filmmore (post-production facilities)
- Tribeca Film Festival (festival)
- Warnier Studio Amsterdam (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage - but when an unexpected tragedy hits their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a romantic melodrama of the highest order. Written by Tribeca Film |
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| Taglines | Sometimes love can conquer fate. Sometimes not. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $5,990,754 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Johan Heldenbergh and Veerle Baetens did their own singing. Baetens is actually an accomplished singer in real life. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Oscars (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Will the Circle Be Unbroken See more » |
| Quotes |
Elise Vandevelde:
I always knew. That it was too good to be true. That it couldn't last. That life isn't like that, life isn't generous. You mustn't love someone. You mustn't become attached to someone. Life begrudges you that. It takes everything away from you and it laughs in your face. It betrays you. See more » |