

Forgotten Street
Vergeten straat
Synopsis
Feature based on the novel with the same name by the Flemish writer Louis Paul Boon. The celebrated author lives in a cul de sac threatened with demolition. He observes his neighbors in their struggle against the threat that leads to selfishness, individualism and resignation. The writer invents a new street that is outside the new world.
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- Director
- Luc Pien
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Goossens, Louis Paul Boon
- Original Title
- Vergeten straat
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- VRT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Pien
Bob Goossens, Louis Paul Boon
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Pien
Director
Bob Goossens
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgotten Street
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What is Forgotten Street about?
Feature based on the novel with the same name by the Flemish writer Louis Paul Boon. The celebrated author lives in a cul de sac threatened with demolition. He observes his neighbors in their struggle against the threat that leads to selfishness, individualism and resignation. The writer invents a new street that is outside the new world.
Who directed Forgotten Street?
Forgotten Street was directed by Luc Pien.
Who stars in Forgotten Street?
The principal cast of Forgotten Street includes Jos Verbist, Anja Daems, Caroline Maes, Guy Dermul, Dimitri Leue.
When was Forgotten Street released and how long is it?
Forgotten Street was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is Forgotten Street based on a book or true story?
Forgotten Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Paul Boon".
