Bullhead
a MICHAËL R.ROSKAM picture
Synopsis
The young Limburg cattle farmer Jacky Vanmarsenille is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious West-Flemish beef trader. But the assassination of a federal policeman, and an unexpected confrontation with a mysterious secret from Jacky’s past, set in motion a chain of events with far-reaching consequences.
BULLHEAD is an exciting tragedy about fate, lost innocence and friendship, about crime and punishment, but also about conflicting desires and the irreversibility of a man’s destiny.
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Press
"Bullhead is a disturbingly visceral male drama with a brooding central performance from Matthias Schoenaerts."
SCREEN DAILY
"A showcase for the exceptionally talented Matthias Schoenaerts, who seriously beefed up for the titular role."
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Festivals
& Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
Nominated Best Foreign Language Picture at the Academy Awards
International Thriller Film Festival of Beaune
Jerusalem Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival
Zagreb Motovun Film Festival
Transilvania International Film festival
Athens International Film Festival
Luxembourg City Film Festival
Karlovy Vary Film Festival
L'Étrange Festival
Helsinki International Film Festival
Austin Fantastic Fest
Zurich Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
São Paulo International Film Festival
Stockholm International Film Festival
Les Arcs International Film Festival
Cast & Crew
| Matthias Schoenaerts | |
|---|---|
| Jeroen Perceval | |
| Jeanne Danboy | |
| Barbara Sarafian | |
| Tibo Vandenborre | |
| Frank Lammers | |
| Sam Louwyck | |
| Robin Valvekens | |
| Baudoin Wolwertz | |
| David Murgia |
| Written and Directed by | Michaël R. Roskam |
|---|---|
| Producer | Bart Van Langendonck |
| Co-producers | Wilant Boekelman |
| Peter Bouckaert | |
| Alexander Djeranian | |
| Koji Nelissen | |
| Patrick Quinet | |
| Jan van der Zande | |
| Associate producers | Carlos Bedran |
| Claude Fontaine | |
| Sibylle Seys Smets | |
| Line producers | Stephane Quinet |
| Saskia Verboven | |
| Cinematographer | Nicolas Karakatsanis |
| Music | Raf Keunen |
| Editor | Alain Dessauvage |
| Production Design | Walter Brugmans |
| Costume Design | Margriet Procee |
| Sound | Benoit De Clerck |
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