Benny Lindelauf

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

Two years ago, my father-in-law passed away after a year of illness. He made a great impression on me with his resigned attitude. He simply continued living: a drink every now and then, looking at his garden, a piece of cheese, until that life was over. He died peacefully in his sleep. At his farewell, I read a story that became the original version of the book that has now been published.

‘The woman and his head’ is a picture book for adults. It is about dealing with loss, with illness, but also about resilience and hope. When I had written the story, I knew immediately that there was only one illustrator I wanted to ask to provide the story with images: the Flemish Ingrid Godon, who makes beautiful and very different work, but whom I specifically asked for her phenomenal portraits. Ingrid read the story and immediately responded: ‘Yes, I would love to.’ We went to publisher Querido together and they loved it too. And now it is here.