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Gilles (2005)

5.220051h 17mNL
Drama

Directed by Jan Verheyen

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 17m

Language

NL

Release

December 21, 2005

Director

Jan Verheyen

Overview

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 une...

Cast

Ilya Van Malderghem

Ilya Van Malderghem

Gilles

Joke Devynck

Joke Devynck

Anne

Filip Peeters

Filip Peeters

Bert

Pauline Grossen

Pauline Grossen

Emma

Peter Bulckaen

Peter Bulckaen

Joris

Willy Manzi Kabera

Willy Manzi Kabera

Désiré

Kris Piekaert

Kris Piekaert

Mark

Ninke Gryp

Ninke Gryp

Lies

Dirk van Dijck

Dirk van Dijck

Commissaris Willems

Warre Borgmans

Warre Borgmans

Dr. de Vlieger

Hans de Munter

Hans de Munter

Dr. Kaaiman

Stany Crets

Stany Crets

Trainer Provinciale Ploeg

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Gilles (2005), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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 ...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Gilles. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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