Everybody's Famous! (2000)
"Iedereen beroemd!" (original title)

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and ... See full summary »

Director:

Dominique Deruddere

Writer:

Dominique Deruddere

Stars:

Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josse De Pauw	...	Jean Vereecken
Eva van der Gucht	...	Marva Vereecken
Werner De Smedt	...	Willy Van Outreve
Thekla Reuten	...	Debbie
Victor Löw	...	Michael Jensen
Gert Portael	...	Chantal Vereecken
Ianka Fleerackers	...	Gaby
Alice Reys	...	Lizzy
George Arrendell	...	Knappe man
François Beukelaers	...	NTO directeur
Silvia Claes	...	Omroepster
Marc Didden	...	Cameraman
Sien Eggers	...	Debbies buurvrouw
Lut Hannes	...	Vriendin van Marva's moeder
Wim Opbrouck	...	Rik De Visser

Storyline

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous.

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Plot Keywords:

pop star | singing | sexual advantage | career | blindfold | 

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Taglines:

How far are you willing to go to become a star? [translation of Dutch tagline]

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Getreel The Independents

Country:

Belgium Netherlands France

Language:

Dutch English Spanish

Release Date:

12 April 2000 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Everybody's Famous!

Filming Locations:

Wintam, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$17,104 (USA) (6 July 2001)

Gross:

$74,628 (USA) (20 July 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+, Eurimages, Flanders Film Fund

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Jean Vereecken: Trumpets!

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Connections

References The Seven Year Itch (1955)

User Reviews

great satire gives 'losers' glance at stardom

In this very subtle satire 'losers' get a glance at stardom. And it's the way director Deruddere portrays them, that they stay authentic and win your sympathy, rather than empathy. Father (De Pauw), your average hard-working factory man, is so obsessed with the singing career of his not so talented daughter (named after Marva, a famous Belgian singing icon) that, after he's been put out of his job, he decides to kidnap a famous Belgian singer to get the attention of her manager. He wants fame, she wants it too, but doesn't know what she's in for. After the kidnapping has taken place a great satire unfolds that stays entertaining till the end, without getting absurd (well just a little). A very enjoyable little film that deserves a bigger audience than it got.