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Veerle Baetens (born 24 January 1978) is a Belgian actress and singer probably best known for her role as Elise/Alabama in The Broken Circle Breakdown and as lead detective Hannah Maes in the crime drama Code 37. She has also starred in numerous Flemish movies.
Veerle Baetens. Actress: The Broken Circle Breakdown. Veerle Baetens studied Musical Theatre at the "Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts" in Brussels. After this she had roles in theatre and then started her TV career for VTM. In 2005 she won the "John Kraaijkamp Musical Award" for her role in the theatre version of Pippi Longstocking.
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Jan 25, 2023 · Veerle Baetens, an actress turned filmmaker, talks about her debut feature When It Melts, based on a novel by Lize Spit. She reveals how she adapted the story, cast the lead actors, and explored the themes of trauma and silence.
Jan 21, 2023 · Veerle Baetens, the Belgian actress who won a European award for The Broken Circle Breakdown, talks about her directorial debut, When It Melts, a film about a woman confronting her childhood trauma. She reveals how she adapted the novel, cast the actors, and created a realistic and emotional story.
Dec 20, 2022 · Meet Veerle Baetens, the filmmaker of “When It Melts,” which is playing in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. ...
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Oct 10, 2022 · Belgian actress and filmmaker Veerle Baetens talks about her adaptation of Lize Spit's novel, a drama about a woman who returns to her hometown to face her past. She shares her directorial vision, casting choices, and challenges of shooting in two time frames.
Jan 20, 2023 · Veerle Baetens, a Flemish actress, talks about her debut feature film, an adaptation of Lise Spit's novel about a young woman haunted by her past. She reveals her personal and artistic motivations, challenges and vision for the project.
