Man of Steel
Man van staal
Synopsis
A romantic and funny coming-of-age story. Victor, a 13-year-old boy, is desperately looking for his First Kiss. When that First Kiss comes too close, Victor seeks refuge in his imagination, becoming the Man of Steel who has no emotions, because tears will make him rust. But no Man of Steel can resist Fania, a 13-year-old girl, for very long.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Bal
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Bal
- Original Score
- Wim De Wilde
- Original Title
- Man van staal
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Favourite Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Bal
Vincent Bal
Wim De Wilde
Glynn Speeckaert
Ewin Ryckaert
Rudy Verzyck, Dirk Impens
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Bal
Director
Vincent Bal
Screenplay
Rudy Verzyck
Producer
Wim De Wilde
Original Music Composer
Glynn Speeckaert
Director of Photography
Ewin Ryckaert
Editor
Dirk Impens
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of Steel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man of Steel about?
A romantic and funny coming-of-age story. Victor, a 13-year-old boy, is desperately looking for his First Kiss. When that First Kiss comes too close, Victor seeks refuge in his imagination, becoming the Man of Steel who has no emotions, because tears will make him rust. But no Man of Steel can resist Fania, a 13-year-old girl, for very long.
Who directed Man of Steel?
Man of Steel was directed by Vincent Bal.
Who stars in Man of Steel?
The principal cast of Man of Steel includes Ides Meire, Charlotte De Ruytter, Peter Gorissen, Katelijne Damen, Tania Garbarski.
When was Man of Steel released and how long is it?
Man of Steel was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Man of Steel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man of Steel was composed by Wim De Wilde.