'' The Broken Circle Breakdown '' ( also known as '' Alabama Monroe '' ) is a 2012 Belgian drama film directed by Felix Van Groeningen . It is based on the play written by Johan Heldenbergh and Mieke Dobbels and adapted for the screen by Carl Joos and Felix van Groeningen . The film garnered critical acclaim and was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards , and was on the nominated shortlist . The film was the winner of Best Foreign Film at the 39th César Awards . It was the winner of the 2013 Lux Prize
39th César Awards
39th César Awards
The Broken Circle Breakdown