Felix van Groeningen
Director

Felix van Groeningen Net Worth

He has also served as an assistant director on several films.
Felix van Groeningen is a member of Director

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Writer, Assistant Director
Birth Year 1977
Birth Place  Gent, Flanders, Belgium, Belgium
Age 46 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Alma mater Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Ghent)
Occupation Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
Years active 2000–present
Partner(s) Charlotte Vandermeersch

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

Felix van Groeningen, a renowned figure in the Belgian film industry, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.9 million by the year 2024. Recognized for his exceptional work as a director, writer, and assistant director, he has made remarkable contributions to the world of cinema. With an impressive portfolio of critically acclaimed films, van Groeningen has captivated audiences with his creative storytelling and distinct visual style. As his net worth continues to grow, it is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft, solidifying his status as one of Belgium's most influential filmmakers.

Biography/Timeline

2000

Van Groeningen followed a training in audiovisual arts at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent and graduated in 2000.

2012

He became famous because of his debut movie Steve + Sky casting among others former model Delfine Bafort (who has also been his lover) and Flemish actor Titus De Voogdt. For this movie he received the Plateau Award 2004 for Best Belgian Film. In 2007 he brought out With Friends Like These. The Soundtrack was written by Jef Neve. In 2008 he started directing The Misfortunates, an adaptation for the screen of the book De helaasheid der dingen by Dimitri Verhulst. The picture, that was brought out in October 2009 in Belgium and the Netherlands, was selected in May 2009 for the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs from the International Film Festival of Cannes. There The Misfortunates won the Prix Art et Essai, a distinction of the organisation that makes a resumen of 3,000 independent cinemas worldwide. Subsequently Van Groeningen won also the Jo Röpcke Award 2009 at the Ghent Film Festival. On 9 October 2012 Felix Van Groeningen opened the Film Festival in his city of birth with his fourth movie The Broken Circle Breakdown, a country-movie starring Johan Heldenbergh and Veerle Baetens. This movie would later go on to become the Belgian entry to the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, and was on the nominated shortlist.

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