Nic Balthazar (born 24 July 1964 in Ghent) is a Belgian film director and a TV/radio personality (presenter, reporter, producer).
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Born | (1964-07-24) 24 July 1964 (age 57) Ghent, Belgium |
Occupation | Film director, television and radio presenter |
Spouse(s) | Lieve Blancquaert [nl] |
Balthasar was born into a Ghent family of politicians active in the Socialistische Partij Anders. He is the son of Herman Balthazar [nl], professor and former Governor of East Flanders, and brother of Tom Balthazar [nl], a Schepen of Ghent.
His first movie, Ben X (not to be confused with Ben 10), came out in 2007 and has received critical acclaim.[1] The next feature film which Balthazar directed, Tot Altijd, was released in January 2012.
In Flanders he is well known as a movie critic and television presenter.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Ben X | Director, writer | Drama |
2008 | The Big Ask | Director, writer, producer, actor | Short (environmental awareness) |
2009 | The Big Ask Again: Dance for the Climate | Director, writer | Short (environmental awareness) |
2012 | Tot Altijd | Director, writer | Drama |
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Grand Prix des Amériques | Ben X | Won[2] |
2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Most Popular Film | Ben X | Won[2] |
2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Prize of the Ecumenical Jury | Ben X | Won |
2007 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | Heineken Red Star Award | Ben X | Won[3] |
2007 | Sedona International Film Festival | Audience Award | Ben X | Won |
2008 | European Film Awards | People's Choice Award for Best Film | Ben X | Nominated[4] |
2011 | Efebo d’Oro | Best book adaptation | Ben X | Won[1] |
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