Even Lovers Get the Blues is a 2016 Belgian drama film written and directed by Laurent Micheli. It explores themes about gender and sexuality, and features a cast of actors in their first major film role. The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Namur International Film Festival, where it received the Critics Prize.[1]
| Even Lovers Get the Blues | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Laurent Micheli |
| Written by | Laurent Micheli |
| Produced by | Laurent Micheli Camille Meynard |
| Edited by | Julie Naas |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Belgium |
| Language | French |
At the 8th Magritte Awards, it received two nominations in the categories of Best First Feature Film and Most Promising Actress for Adriana Da Fonseca.[2]
Accolades edit
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Film Festival[3] | Best Film | Won | |
| Jim Thorpe Award[3] | Best Film | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Laurent Micheli | Won | |
| Magritte Award[2] | Best First Feature Film | Nominated | |
| Most Promising Actress | Adriana Da Fonseca | Nominated | |
| Ischia Film Festival[4] | Best Film | Nominated | |
| Namur International Film Festival[5] | Critics Prize | Laurent Micheli | Won |
| NYC Independent Film Festival[3] | Best Narrative Feature | Won | |
| TLVFest[3] | Best Narrative Feature | Won |
References edit
- ^ Engelen, Aurore (15 September 2016). "The Namur International Francophone Film Festival unveils its programme". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Cérémonie des Magritte: Carton plein pour "Insyriated", élu meilleur film, qui remporte 6 distinctions". La Libre Belgique (in French). 3 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Even Lovers Get The Blues". Aug&Ohr Medien. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ De Marco, Camillo (23 June 2017). "The 15th edition of the Ischia Film Festival kicks off". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ Engelen, Aurore (10 October 2016). "Orphan wins big at Namur". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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