Benny Lindelauf

Illustrator Ingrid Godon and I were already thrilled and surprised that “The Woman and His Head” made the longlist for the Boon. And now we’ve actually made the shortlist for this prestigious Belgian literary prize. Other nominated children’s and young adult books are: The Wonderteller by Lida Dijkstra & Djenné Fila, Cricket by Annet Schaap, Metamorphosis by Geert-Jan Roebers & Merlijne Marell, and Peer by Mohana van den Kroonenberg & Karst by Janneke Rogaar. The winner will be announced live on Tuesday, March 24th. I’m already looking forward to this festive day. Leave that to the Belgians!

Two years ago, “The Balloonist,” the film I wrote for Elbe Steven Films, was filmed in collaboration with Disney+. Nothing happened for a long time after that, or at least it seemed that way. But now, finally, the film is here. Hooray! It’s unfortunately not in theatres, but it can be streamed starting October 3rd on Disney+.

The director is Tim Oliehoek. He made a huge impression on me with the wonderful series “Hendrik Groen,” which he directed.

The cast is fantastic: Sallie Harmsen, Pieter Embrechts, Frieda Pittoors, René Groothof, Nazanin Taheri, Leon Ali Cifteti, Jack Wouterse, Thomas Höppener, Conny Wilhemus, Esther Schildwacht, and Felix Jan Kuypers. It also marks the debut of the youngest cast member, Beau Minnaert, who plays Kuif. And last but not least, I can’t forget to highlight Bouillon, or rather, the rooster who plays Bouillon.

You can already watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U3SKA0iAPU

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‘The Nutcrackergirl’ is back! The story of the Nutcracker with a twist is this time performed in a new direction and adaptation by the Flanders Symphony Orchestra. With the fantastic Kiki van Aubel in the role of actress who had hoped to be allowed to dance in the famous ballet. But that turns out a little differently. The audience helps to bring this story to a good end.

A funny, exciting performance and you get a whole orchestra for free with the great music of Tchaikovsky.

Performed in January 2025 in Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Heist op den Berg.

For more information and performance dates see: www.symfonieorkest.be