The film was produced through companies in Belgium , France and Italy . While '' The Kid with a Bike '' does not deviate from the naturalistic style of the Dardenne brothers ' earlier works , a comparatively bright aesthetic was employed , as well as a screenplay inspired by fairy tales . Unusually for a film by the directors , it also uses music . It premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and was co-winner of the festival 's Grand Prix
2011 Cannes Film Festival
2011 Cannes Film Festival
The Kid with a Bike