Bitter Flowers is a 2017 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Olivier Meys in his directorial debut. It was written by Meys with Maarten Loix. The film had its world premiere at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival.[1] It was later screened at the Chicago International Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival before its theatrical release.
Bitter Flowers | |
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Directed by | Olivier Meys |
Written by | Olivier Meys Maarten Loix |
Starring | Chloe Maayan |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Countries | Belgium France Switzerland China |
Languages | French Chinese |
Bitter Flowers received four nominations at the 9th Magritte Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Olivier Meys.[2] It went on to win Best First Feature Film.[3]
Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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Busan International Film Festival[1] | Audience Award | Nominated | |
Chicago International Film Festival[4] | Gold Hugo | Nominated | |
Magritte Awards[2] | Best Film | Nominated | |
Best Director | Olivier Meys | Nominated | |
Best Screenplay | Olivier Meys and Maarten Loix | Nominated | |
Best First Feature Film | Won |