Bullhead
Synopsis: Perhaps the year’s most stunning international debut, Michael R. Roskam’s BULLHEAD is a harrowing tale of revenge, redemption and fate. Domineering cattle farmer Jacky Vanmarsenille (Matthias Schoenaerts in a ferocious breakout performance), constantly pumped on steroids and hormones, initiates a shady deal with a notorious mafioso meat trader. When an investigating federal agent is assassinated and a woman from his traumatic past resurfaces, Jacky must confront his demons and face the far-reaching consequences of his decisions. Acclaimed at festivals worldwide including the Berlin Film Festival, AFI Fest and Fantastic Fest, the award-winning BULLHEAD is visceral saga bursting with rage that TwitchFilm calls “a tremendous accomplishment…one of the most original crime films in recent memory.”
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Jeroen Perceval (Diederik Maes)
Jeanne Dandoy (Lucia Schepers)
Barbara Sarafian (Eva Forrestier)
Tibo Vandenborre (Antony De Greef)
Frank Lamers (Sam Raymond)
Sam Louwyck (Marc DeKuyper)
Robin Valvekens (Jonge Jacky Vanmarsenille)
Baudoin Wolwertz (Jonge Diederik Maes)
David Murgia (Jonge Bruno Schepers)
Erico Salamone (Christian Filippini)
Philippe Grand'Henry (David Filippini)
Kris Cuppens (Jean Vanmarsenille)
Sofie Sente (Irene Vanmarsenille)
Kristof Renson (Stieve Vanmarsenille)
Hein van der Heijden (Renaat Maes)
Stefaan Degand (Leon)
Mike Reus (Charles Richter)
Ludmilla Klejnak (Daphne)
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Awards
Motovun Film Festival - Croatia - 2011
Propeller of Motovun, Best Film (Michaël R. Roskam Savage Film (production company), Eyeworks Film & TV Drama (co-production), Artémis Productions (co-production), Waterland Film & TV (co-production))
Les Arcs European Film Festival - International - 2011
Best Actor Prize (Matthias Schoenaerts)
Film Festival Oostende - Belgium - 2011
Ensor, Best Cinematography (Nicolas Karakatsanis)
Film Festival Oostende - Belgium - 2011
Ensor, Best Supporting Actor (Jeroen Perceval)
Film Festival Oostende - Belgium - 2011
Ensor, Best Film (Michaël R. Roskam)
Film Festival Oostende - Belgium - 2011
Ensor, Best Director (Michaël R. Roskam)
Film Festival Oostende - Belgium - 2011
Ensor, Best Actor (Matthias Schoenaerts)
Festival D Cinema De Paris - France - 2011
Prix Nouveau Genre (Michaël R. Roskam)
Austin Fantastic Fest - USA - 2011
Next Wave Award, Best Film (Koji Nelissen (producer), Patrick Quinet (producer), Wilant Boekelman (producer), Jan van der Zanden (producer), Bart Van Langendonck (producer), Alexander Djeranian (producer), Peter Bouckaert (producer) Savage Film, Eyeworks Film & TV Drama, Waterland Film & TV)
Austin Fantastic Fest - USA - 2011
Next Wave Award, Best Director (Michaël R. Roskam (director))
Austin Fantastic Fest - USA - 2011
Next Wave Award, Best Actor (Matthias Schoenaerts)
AFI Fest - USA - 2011
Audience Award, Best Feature Film (Michaël R. Roskam (director) (writer))
AFI Fest - USA - 2011
Best Actor, New Auteurs (Matthias Schoenaerts)
Victoria Film Festival - Canada - 2012
Festival Prize, Best Feature (Michaël R. Roskam)
Palm Springs International Film Festival - USA - 2012
FIPRESCI Prize, Best Actor (Matthias Schoenaerts)
Palm Springs International Film Festival - USA - 2012
Directors to Watch (Michaël R. Roskam)
Magritte Awards - Belgium - 2012
Best Script (Michaël R. Roskam)
Magritte Awards - Belgium - 2012
Best Actor (Matthias Schoenaerts)
Magritte Awards - Belgium - 2012
Best Flemish Co-Production (Michaël R. Roskam)
Magritte Awards - Belgium - 2012
Best Editing (Alain Dessauvage)
Nominations
Zurich Film Festival - Switzerland - 2011
Golden Eye, Best International Feature Film
Stockholm Film Festival - Sweden - 2011
Bronze Horse, Best Film
Molodist International Film Festival - Ukraine - 2011
Scythian Deer Grand Prix
Hamptons International Film Festival - USA - 2011
Golden Starfish Award, Narrative Feature
Tromsø International Film Festival - Norway - 2012
Tromsø Palm, Best Film
Academy Awards - USA - 2012
Oscar Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
International Cinephile Society Awards - International - 2013
ICS Award, Best Actor
César Awards - France - 2013
César, Best Foreign Film
Chlotrudis Awards - USA - 2013
Best Movie
Chlotrudis Awards - USA - 2013
Best Director
Chlotrudis Awards - USA - 2013
Best Actor
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“a tremendous accomplishment...one of the most original crime films in recent memory.” - TwitchFilm
