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6.6 / 10(207 votes)IMDb20151h 33m$1.4M Worldwide GrossBelgium, Netherlands

The Ardennes

D'Ardennen

Synopsis

A brutal home-jacking goes hopelessly wrong. Dave, one of the two robbers, manages to run off, leaving his brother Kenneth behind. Four years later, Kenneth is released from prison and much has changed. Dave has his life back on track and is trying to help Kenneth however possible, but is witnessing how the highly strung Kenneth tries to win back his ex-girlfriend Sylvie.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Ardennes - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Film Fest Gent

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 10, 2016

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 26, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.62x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.62x

-$833K deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.2MWorldwide: $1.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robin Pront
Screenplay & Story
Jeroen Perceval, Robin Pront
Original Score
Hendrik Willemyns
Original Title
D'Ardennen
Country of Origin
Belgium, Netherlands
Spoken Languages
Italian, French, Dutch
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$2.2M
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Production Studios
PRPL, Savage Film, Bastide Films, Eyeworks

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robin Pront

Screenplay & Story

Jeroen Perceval, Robin Pront

Original Score & Music

Hendrik Willemyns

Director of Photography

Robrecht Heyvaert

Film Editing

Alain Dessauvage

Producers

Bart Van Langendonck

Department Leadership Roster

Robin Pront

Robin Pront

Director

Jeroen Perceval

Jeroen Perceval

Writer

Robrecht Heyvaert

Robrecht Heyvaert

Director of Photography

Alain Dessauvage

Alain Dessauvage

Editor

Bart Van Langendonck

Bart Van Langendonck

Producer

Catherine Van Bree

Catherine Van Bree

Costume Design

Geert Paredis

Geert Paredis

Production Design

Hendrik Willemyns

Original Music Composer

Robin Pront

Robin Pront

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ardennes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ardennes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Ardennes about?

A brutal home-jacking goes hopelessly wrong. Dave, one of the two robbers, manages to run off, leaving his brother Kenneth behind. Four years later, Kenneth is released from prison and much has changed. Dave has his life back on track and is trying to help Kenneth however possible, but is witnessing how the highly strung Kenneth tries to win back his ex-girlfriend Sylvie.

Who directed The Ardennes?

The Ardennes was directed by Robin Pront.

Who stars in The Ardennes?

The principal cast of The Ardennes includes Jeroen Perceval, Veerle Baetens, Kevin Janssens, Éric Godon, Jan Bijvoet.

When was The Ardennes released and how long is it?

The Ardennes was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Ardennes?

The Ardennes had a reported production budget of $2.2M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (0.62 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Ardennes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ardennes was composed by Hendrik Willemyns.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ardennes?

The Ardennes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).