Vallen (2001)

Director:

Hans Herbots

Writers:

Hans Herbots (scenario) and
Bert Beyens (script doctor)
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Release Date:

24 October 2001 (Belgium)

Genre:

Family | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Maybe some things can't be forgiven.

Plot:

In a modern Europe, rife with racism and intolerance, 2 young people are confronted by a harrowing family past...

Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Lee Williams	...	Lucas
Emma Thomas	...	Sophie
Alice Krige	...	Monique
Lydia Chagoll	...	Soeur
Angela Bettis	...	Caitlin
Koen De Bouw	...	Benoit
Jill Clayburgh	...	Ruth
Jean Michel Dragon	...	Officer Lamarque
Alain Gaudi	...	Rene
Wouter Hendrickx	...	Alex
Yves Bressant	...	Police officer
Jamal El Abouti	...	Young African
Melanie Vaudaine	...	Denise
Jacques Houssay	...	Tall thin boy

Directed by
Hans Herbots

Writing credits
Hans Herbots		(scenario)
Bert Beyens		script doctor
John Paul Chapple		writer
Anne Provoost		novel

Produced by
Tarsicius Vanhuysse	....	producer (as Tharsi Vanhuysse)

Original Music by
Praga Khan

Cinematography by
Renaat Lambeets

Film Editing by
Els Voorspoels

Art Direction by
Jan Petitjean

Costume Design by
Nathalie Lermytte

Makeup Department
Diana Dresen	....	makeup artist

Sound Department
Benoît Biral	....	sound re-recording mixer
Luc Cuveele	....	sound
Senjan Jansen	....	sound designer
Philippe van Leer	....	foley artist
Philippe van Leer	....	sound effects

Camera and Electrical Department
Olivier Dirksen	....	gaffer
Guy Maezelle	....	assistant camera
Gunther Schockaert	....	electrician
Francis Schrauwen	....	first assistant camera
Didier Versolatto	....	electrician

Other crew
Katie Boston	....	production coordinator: London
Sofie Tusschans	....	assistant location manager
Peter Van den Borre	....	location manager
Kim Wyns	....	assistant location manager

Production Companies

• ACASA ESANA Pictures

Distributors

• Cine-International Filmvertrieb

Also Known As:

Falling (USA)

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

Belgium

Language:

Dutch | English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Belgium:KT

Filming Locations:

Lamastre, Ardèche, France

Company:

ACASA ESANA Pictures

one of the most touching and realistic films I've ever seen

I've read the book "Vallen" by Anne Provoost, so I was actually expecting the film to be worse than the book, as usual. But this was one of the films that was, I won't say better, but equally as good as the book. Everyone who has read the book will understand how good it must have been then. The actors were very convincing, the story, of course, was excellent and the music of Praga Khan was perfect! The movie is very realistic, maybe a little too realistic. It makes you think, and a movie that makes you think is becoming a rarity these days ;) The story's about racism, nazism , how easily you can influence people, and love. I got goosebumps several times, it's brought into picture so beautiful. The music fits perfect into the movie. (f.e. Falling by Praga Khan feat. Axelle Red and Rhythm by Praga Khan feat. Roos van Acker). Don't be surprised if you have to let a few tears! This film is worth a big 10, go see before it's too late people!