Question 1

What is the central conflict in The Misfortunates?

Accepted Answer

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol and his useless father and uncles, being prepared for the same hapless life while trying to defy his destiny.

Question 2

Which major film festivals featured The Misfortunates?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Cannes Film Festival (2009), Toronto International Film Festival (2009), São Paulo International Film Festival (2009), Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2010), and !f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival (2010).

Question 3

What real-life connection does the story have to its author?

Accepted Answer

The story is semi-autobiographical; the writer of the book lived in a similar town in Flanders, Belgium with his alcoholic father and alcoholic uncles.

Question 4

Who plays the younger version of Gunther Strobbe?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Vanbaeden plays Kleine Gunther (young Gunther), while Valentijn Dhaenens plays the adult Gunther.

Question 5

What Oscar recognition did The Misfortunates receive?

Accepted Answer

It was the official Belgian submission for the 2010 Academy Awards.

Question 6

What is the central conflict in The Misfortunates?

Accepted Answer

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol and his useless father and uncles, being prepared for the same hapless life, and must defy his destiny.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured The Misfortunates?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at Cannes Film Festival (2009), Toronto International Film Festival (2009), São Paulo International Film Festival (2009), Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2010), and !f Istanbul International Independent Film Festival (2010).

Question 8

What real-life connection does the story have?

Accepted Answer

The story is semi-autobiographical, based on a book by a writer who lived in a similar town in Flanders, Belgium with his alcoholic father and uncles.

Question 9

What Oscar recognition did The Misfortunates receive?

Accepted Answer

It was the official Belgian submission for the 2010 Academy Awards.

Question 10

Who plays the younger version of Gunther in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kenneth Vanbaeden plays Kleine Gunther, the younger version of the main character.

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