Girl
Meisje
Synopsis
Muriel moves from a small village to the big city of Brussels, hoping to start an independent life working as a museum guide. She rents a room from Laura, who has a room to spare now that her mother is in hospital. Laura is a vital and candid woman who has a child-wish but leads a very chaotic life. Meanwhile, Muriel's mother has a hard time accepting that her daughter leads a life of her own now, and she also faces some changes at the factory where she works. The movie follows the interconnected lifes of these three women of three different generations, who all face different problems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothée Van Den Berghe
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter van Kraaij, Dorothée Van Den Berghe
- Original Title
- Meisje
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The KL Line, K-Star, K2 SA, Lumiere Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothée Van Den Berghe
Peter van Kraaij, Dorothée Van Den Berghe
Department Leadership Roster
Peter van Kraaij
Writer
Dorothée Van Den Berghe
Writer
Dorothée Van Den Berghe
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl
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What is Girl about?
Muriel moves from a small village to the big city of Brussels, hoping to start an independent life working as a museum guide. She rents a room from Laura, who has a room to spare now that her mother is in hospital. Laura is a vital and candid woman who has a child-wish but leads a very chaotic life. Meanwhile, Muriel's mother has a hard time accepting that her daughter leads a life of her own now, and she also faces some changes at the factory where she works. The movie follows the interconnected lifes of these three women of three different generations, who all face different problems.
Who directed Girl?
Girl was directed by Dorothée Van Den Berghe.
Who stars in Girl?
The principal cast of Girl includes Charlotte Vanden Eynde, Els Dottermans, Frieda Pittoors, Matthias Schoenaerts, Wim Opbrouck.
When was Girl released and how long is it?
Girl was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.