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Marina (2013 Film)
''Marina'' is a biographical film released in 2013 and directed by Stijn Coninx. The film is based upon the life of the Italian singer Rocco Granata who moved to Belgium when he was a young boy. It features Matteo Simoni as Rocco Granata and Evelien Bosmans as Helena. Most part of the film is in Italian language, Italian as Rocco's parents did not speak the Dutch language. Other parts are in Dutch and some dialogues in French and English. The film was first shown at the Montreal World Film Festival on 25 August 2013. It was released in Belgium in November. The film won a Golden Award at the Ostend Film Festival and the "publics favorite award" at the Valladolid International Film Festival. The movie contains a cameo, with Rocco Granata himself playing the role of the salesmen that sells him his first instrument. Plot Salvatore Granata is a rather poor man who lives with his wife, son and daughter in Calabria in Italy. One day Salvatore decides to move to Belgium to work in the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stijn Coninx
Stijn, Baron Coninx (born 21 February 1957) is a Belgian film director. Career He studied film directing at HRITCS (currently Ritcs, at Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel). Conicx made his debut as film director in 1987 with the comedy ''Hector (1987 film), Hector'', which became the most successful movie in Belgium for a few years. He is best known for his film ''Daens (film), Daens'', which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1992. In 1993, Stijn Coninx was made a Baron by king Baudouin of Belgium, Baudouin. Coninx released two well received biographical films of Belgian artists, ''Sister Smile (film), Sister Smile'' about The Singing Nun and ''Marina (2013 film), Marina'' about Rocco Granata. Honours * 1993: Created Baron Coninx by King Baudouin of Belgium, Baudouin * Member of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts. Filmography Director * ''Servais (film), Servais'' (1980), his university finals film. * ''Surfing (film), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gastarbeiter
; ; both singular and plural) are foreign or migrant workers, particularly those who had moved to West Germany between 1955 and 1973, seeking work as part of a formal guest worker program (). As a result, guestworkers are generally considered temporary migrants because their residency in the country of immigration is not yet determined to be permanent. Other countries had similar programs: in the Netherlands and Belgium it was called the program; in Sweden, Denmark and Norway it was called (workforce-immigration); and in East Germany such workers were called . The term that was used during the Nazi era was (German for 'foreign worker'). However, the latter term had negative connotations, and was no longer used after World War II. The term is widely used in Russia (, ) to refer to foreign workers in the country from post-USSR or third-world countries. Historical background Following World War II there were severe labour shortages in continental northern Europe, and high une ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattias Van De Vijver
Mattias is a masculine given name found most prominently in Northern Europe. It is a cognate of Matthew and Matthias, and may refer to: Sports * Mattias Adelstam (born 1982), Swedish footballer * Mattias Asper (born 1974), Swedish goalkeeper * Mattias Bäckman (born 1992), Swedish ice hockey defenceman * Mattias Beck (born 1983), Swedish ice hockey player * Mattias Bjärsmyr (born 1986), Swedish footballer * Mattias Blomberg (born 1976), Swedish snowboarder * Mattias Borg (born 1991), Swedish badminton player * Mattias Carlsson (born 1980), Swedish ice hockey winger * Mattias Claesson (born 1986), Swedish middle-distance runner * Mattias Ekholm (born 1990), Swedish ice hockey defenceman * Mattias Ekström (born 1978), Swedish racing driver * Mattias Elfström (born 1997), Swedish ice hockey player * Mattias Eliasson (born 1975), Swedish professional golfer * Mattias Eriksson (born 1981), Swedish archer * Mattias Falck (born 1991), Swedish table tennis player * Mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wim Willaert
Wim Willaert (born 19 March 1967) is a Belgian actor. He is best known for his performance as Frank Welvaert in the TV series ''Eigen Kweek (English: ''Home Grown'') was a 2013-2019 Belgian crime comedy television series on the Belgian channel Eén. It was the most watched TV programme in Flanders in 2013. The show revolves around a family of local Belgian potato farmers, Jos () ...''. Selected filmography References External links * 1967 births Living people Belgian male film actors {{Belgium-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Grass
Vincent Grass (born 9 January 1949) is a Belgian actor. He has appeared in a number of both European and American film and television productions, the first being the Belgian television production ''Siska Van Roosemaal'' in 1973. Grass played Fiancé in Boris Szulzinger's '' Mama Dracula'' (1980) and Doctor Cornelius in the 2008 film '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian''. Theater Filmography Dubbing References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Grass, Vincent 1949 births Male actors from Brussels Belgian male film actors Belgian male television actors Living people 20th-century Belgian male actors 21st-century Belgian male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Van Den Durpel
Chris Van den Durpel (born 7 October 1960) is a Belgian impressionist and actor. He became known for his parody of (Paul Schampers) and Herman Le Compte and self-made characters such as , Jimmy B.,, Ronny King and . He is also famous as an imitator of famous Flemish and Dutch people. Van den Durpel has also recorded various humorous songs in the guise of his comedy characters. Filmography *1997: ''Oesje!'' *2002: ''Ice Age'' (Flemish dub) *2005: ''Robots'' (Flemish dub) *2006: '' Ice Age: The Meltdown'' (Flemish dub) *2007: ''Firmin'' *2007: ''The Simpsons Movie'' (Flemish dub) *2009: '' Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs'' (Flemish dub) *2012: '' K3 Bengeltjes'' *2013: ''Marina'' *2015: ''Mega Mindy versus Rox'' *2017: ''Het tweede gelaat'' Television *1994: '' Buiten De Zone'' *1997: '' Schalkse Ruiters'' *1998–2004: ''Chris & Co'' *2011–2015: '' ROX'' *2014: ''Celebrity Family Feud ''Celebrity Family Feud'' is a broadcast network spin-off (media), spin-off of the broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelle Florizoone
Jelle Florizoone (born 22 September 1995) is a Belgian actor and dancer. He is best known for his roles as Pim in the film '' North Sea Texas'' (2011) and Rick in the children's series '' ROX'' (2011–2015). Early life and education Florizoone was born in the coastal town of Ostend. He became a fan of all things performing arts at a young age, and his mother enrolled him in local ballet classes. It was then suggested he audition for the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp, where he would attend as a boarding student. He went on to study Musical Theatre at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, but withdrew two years into the course to make time for ''ROX''. Career In 2011, Florizoone starred as the main character of Pim in the Flemish drama film '' North Sea Texas''. The film follows the story of Pim, a boy living with his reckless mother, who falls in love with his male best friend, Gino. Later, he starred in the children's superhero drama '' ROX'' (2011–2015), which revolves around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warre Borgmans
Warre is a surname, and may refer to: * Edmond Warre (1837–1920), English rower and head master of Eton College * Émile Warré, French beekeeper who invented the Warré Hive * Francis Warre Warre-Cornish (1839–1916), British scholar and writer * Felix Warre (1879–1953), English rower *Sir Henry Warre (1819-1898), British Army The British Army is the principal Army, land warfare force of the United Kingdom. the British Army comprises 73,847 regular full-time personnel, 4,127 Brigade of Gurkhas, Gurkhas, 25,742 Army Reserve (United Kingdom), volunteer reserve perso ... officer * Richard Warre (c. 1649 – 1730), English official *Sir William Warre (1784–1853), British Army officer See also * Warre baronets * * Warr (surname) {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maite Redal
Maite is a village in Ancuabe District of Cabo Delgado Province in northeastern Mozambique. It is located east of Chiure and south of the district capital of Ancuabe Ancuabe is a town in eastern Mozambique in Ancuabe District, Cabo Delgado Province. It is the seat of the district. According to the 1997 census it has a population of 12,561. Geography Ancuabe is situated away from Ntete, away from Banjira a .... References External linksSatellite map at Maplandia.com Populated places in Ancuabe District {{Mozambique-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall ( ) is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is at 881 Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh Avenue, occupying the east side of Seventh Avenue between 56th Street (Manhattan), 56th and 57th Street (Manhattan), 57th Streets. Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by its namesake, industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for both classical music and popular music. Carnegie Hall has its own artistic programming, development, and marketing departments and presents about 250 performances each season. It is also rented out to performing groups. Carnegie Hall has 3,671 seats, divided among three auditoriums. The largest one is the Stern Auditorium, a five-story auditorium with 2,804 seats. Also part of the complex are the 599-seat Zankel Hall on Seventh Avenue, as well as the 268-seat Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall on 57th Street. Besides the auditoriums, Carnegie Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition when a person hears a ringing sound or a different variety of sound when no corresponding external sound is present and other people cannot hear it. Nearly everyone experiences faint "normal tinnitus" in a completely quiet room; but this is of concern only if it is bothersome, interferes with normal hearing, or is associated with other problems. The word ''tinnitus'' comes from the Latin language, Latin ''wikt:en:tinnitus#Latin, tinnire'', "to ring." In some people, it interferes with concentration, and can be associated with anxiety and Depression (mood), depression. Tinnitus is usually associated with hearing loss and decreased comprehension of speech in noisy environments. It is common, affecting about 10–15% of people. Most tolerate it well, and it is a significant (severe) problem in only 1–2% of people. It can trigger a fight-or-flight response, as the brain may perceive it as dangerous and important. Rather than a disease, tinnitus is a sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina (song)
"Marina" is a 1959 Italian song by Italian-Belgian singer-songwriter Rocco Granata, his first international hit and best known song. Originally released in 1959 as the B-side of "Manuela", the B-side became more played than the A-side, and by 30 January "Marina" interrupted " Oh! Carol" by Neil Sedaka for one week at the No.1 spot of Hitkrant's List of European number-one hits of 1960. The song sold millions of copies. It was #1 in Belgium, #31 in the US, and #1 in Germany, The Netherlands, Italy and Norway. It was the #2 jukebox play of the whole year in Automaten-Markt's records after " Seemann" by Lolita. Trivia The song "Marina" was so popular in Belgium and the Netherlands that many parents named their baby daughters Marina. In the Netherlands, the number of born Marina's rose from 156 in 1958 (before the hit song), to 190 and 250 in 1959 and 1960: an increase of 22% in 1959 and again 32% the next year. In Italy, the number of born Marina's goes from 2984 in 1959 to 8294 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
