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Gilles

December 21, 2005 1h 17m 5.2/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Gilles is a drama film. directed by Jan Verheyen. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ilya Van Malderghem, Joke Devynck, and Filip Peeters

Synopsis

12-year-old Gilles dreams of becoming a professional footballer in the Belgian national squad, playing as a Red Devil at the King Baudouin Stadium. Father Bert supports Gilles through thick and thin: he is not only Gilles' most loyal supporter, but also his personal trainer. But then, completely unexpectedly, Bert dies and Gilles' life collapses. Not only does he lose his father, his friend, his supporter and his trainer, there are also quite a few financial concerns coming out ...

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 21, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 17m 77 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language NL Original language
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Country Belgium Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilles about?

12-year-old Gilles dreams of becoming a professional footballer in the Belgian national squad, playing as a Red Devil at the King Baudouin Stadium. Father Bert supports Gilles through thick and thi...

Who directed Gilles?

Gilles was directed by Jan Verheyen.

How long is Gilles?

Gilles has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).

When was Gilles released?

Gilles was released on December 21, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gilles?

The main cast of Gilles includes Ilya Van Malderghem, Joke Devynck, Filip Peeters, Pauline Grossen, Peter Bulckaen.