Adaptations of new literary works are also frequent . '' The Misfortunates '' directed by Felix Van Groeningen and released in 2009 is an adaptation of the book De helaasheid der dingen by Flemish writer Dimitri Verhulst . The film won several awards including the Prix Art et Essai at the Cannes Film Festival 's Quinzaine des Réalisateurs and three Golden Starfish Awards at the 17th Hamptons International Film Festival . The film is the official Belgian entry for the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 in the category Best Foreign Language Film . Another example of a film adaptation of a modern novel is the 2007 movie '' Ex Drummer '' directed by Koen Mortier that was based on the book by Herman Brusselmans of the same name . '' Mr. Nobody '' directed by Jaco Van Dormael and released in 2010 gained wide critical acclaim , winning both the Magritte Award for Best Film and the André Cavens Award . In 2012 , the Belgian film '' Rundskop '' ( '' Bullhead '' ) by Michaël R. Roskam was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Hamptons International Film Festival
Hamptons International Film Festival
Cinema of Belgium