De helaasheid der dingen
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13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
The Misfortunates is a 2009 Belgian drama-comedy following 13-year-old Gunther Strobbe as he navigates a chaotic household dominated by alcohol, poverty, and generational dysfunction. The film explores whether Gunther can break free from the grim fate that seems destined for him, offering a darkly comic yet poignant look at family, class, and resilience.
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BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects- Kenneth VanbaedenKleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
Valentijn DhaenensGunther Strobbe
Koen De GraeveMarcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter HendrickxLowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan HeldenberghPieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert HaelvoetKoen Strobbe
Gilda De BalMeetje
Natali BroodsRosie- Pauline GrossenSylvie
Sofie PalmersVriendin Gunther- Guy DermulDirecteur school
- Jos GeensAndré
Charlotte VandermeerschKonijn
Lynn Van RoyenRostje
Yves DegryseFranky
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When was The Misfortunates released?
The film was released on October 7, 2009.
What is The Misfortunates about?
The story centers on 13-year-old Gunther Strobbe growing up in a dysfunctional household with his father and uncles, surrounded by alcohol and poverty. The film examines whether he can escape the cycle of misfortune that threatens to consume him like the generations before.
Is The Misfortunates a drama or comedy?
It's both—a drama-comedy that blends dark humor with serious examination of family dysfunction and socioeconomic hardship.
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