Iedereen beroemd! (2000)

Director:

Dominique Deruddere

Writer:

Dominique Deruddere (writer)

Release Date:

12 April 2000 (Belgium)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Tagline:

Hoe ver wil je gaan om een ster te worden?

Plot:

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter...

Plot Keywords:

Pop Star | Singing | Sexual Advantage | Career | Blindfold

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

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

Also Known As:

Everybody Famous (France)
Everybody Famous! (International: English title)
Everybody's Famous! (USA)

MPAA:

Rated R for some sexuality/nudity.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

Belgium | Netherlands | France

Language:

Dutch | English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Argentina:13 | Malaysia:18SX (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Canada:14A | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:AL | Spain:T | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | USA:R | South Korea:15 (re-rating) | South Korea:12 (original rating)

Filming Locations:

Wintam, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Company:

Canal+

Quotes:

Jean Vereecken: Trumpets!

Movie Connections:

References The Seven Year Itch (1955)

A very fun little film

This film was reccomended to me by some Belgian people I talk to on the net, they said it was one of the best to come out of their country so I decided to check it out. All in all, I have to say that I really enjoyed it. It's not entirely original, but what it lacks in originality, it makes up for with it's ability to charm and entertain. I don't want to give away too much of it, but the story mainly revolves around fame and the desire to achieve it. Of course, it's always much harder for some, more so than others; mainly those who aren't blessed with the looks, or all of the talent. "Everybody's Famous" is one of those rare, truly "feel good" films that don't come around too often. Hollywood often tries to make films like this, but often fall flat by making it too cutesy. One thing I don't understand about this movie is how it ever got rated "R"... were the ratings board members drunk or asleep the day they rated this movie? There's no bad language in it, and only a brief amount of (non-explicit) nudity. So, if you're wondering if it's appropriate for the younger crowd, I would definately reccomend it for them; it should've been rated PG-13. The bottom line is, if you appreciate charming, feel-good flicks about the various struggles in life, then you'll love this. It was also nice to see that this film was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 (Best Foreign Language Film).