Dikkenek (2006)

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Director:

Olivier Van Hoofstadt

Writers:

Olivier Legrain (writer)
Olivier Van Hoofstadt (writer)

Release Date:

21 June 2006 (Belgium)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jean-Luc Couchard	...	Jean-Claude
Dominique Pinon	...	Stef
Jérémie Renier	...	Greg
Marion Cotillard	...	Nadine
Mélanie Laurent	...	Natacha
Catherine Jacob	...	Sylvie
Florence Foresti	...	Le commissaire Laurence
François Damiens	...	Claudy
Marie Kremer	...	Fabienne
Catherine Hosmalin	...	La femme de Mich
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Didier Nobletz

Runtime:

France:84 min

Country:

France | Belgium

Language:

French | Dutch

Color:

Color

Certification:

France:U | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva)

Filming Locations:

Anderlecht, Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium

Company:

Europa Corp.

Movie Connections:

References Le peuple migrateur (2001)

100% Belgian

Though this is a Belgian-French production, Dikkenek is full of "belgitude" (belgianness) from beginning to end, starting from the title, which literally means "big neck" and describes an arrogant person full of him/j herself.

It is somewhat reminiscent of Belgian cult movie "C'est arrivé près de chez vous", because of its dialogues which are likely to become known by everyone.

Full of Belgian cultural references and humor, it might seem absurd to some, especially since the plot is a little chaotic. But Dikkenek gives a merciless picture of Belgian society. It's simply hilarious!

The acting is very good and very spontaneous. It feels real!