Loft (2008 film)
Encyclopedia
Loft is a 2008
Belgian thriller directed by Erik Van Looy
, starring an ensemble cast of notable Flemish actors. The script was written by Bart De Pauw.
, which they use to discretely meet their respective mistresses
. When the body of a murder
ed woman is found in that loft, the men begin to suspect each other of having committed the gruesome crime
, as they are the only ones with key
s to the premises. Through flashbacks, which are intertwined by scenes from the present, the entire story is unravelled.
in January 2008. The building where the loft is situated is in Antwerpen, next to the river Schelde.
A teaser trailer was released in May.
' Koko Flanel.
2008 in film
This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
Belgian thriller directed by Erik Van Looy
Erik Van Looy
Erik Ludovicus Maria Van Looy is a Belgian film director.In Flanders he is also known as a television presenter .His most famous movies are:*Ad Fundum *Shades...
, starring an ensemble cast of notable Flemish actors. The script was written by Bart De Pauw.
Synopsis
Five married men share ownership of an upmarket loftLoft
A loft can be an upper story or attic in a building, directly under the roof. Alternatively, a loft apartment refers to large adaptable open space, often converted for residential use from some other use, often light industrial...
, which they use to discretely meet their respective mistresses
Mistress (lover)
A mistress is a long-term female lover and companion who is not married to her partner; the term is used especially when her partner is married. The relationship generally is stable and at least semi-permanent; however, the couple does not live together openly. Also the relationship is usually,...
. When the body of a murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
ed woman is found in that loft, the men begin to suspect each other of having committed the gruesome crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
, as they are the only ones with key
Key (lock)
A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the user. The blade is usually intended to...
s to the premises. Through flashbacks, which are intertwined by scenes from the present, the entire story is unravelled.
Principal cast
- Koen De Bouw as Chris Van Outryve
- Filip Peeters as Vincent Stevens
- Matthias SchoenaertsMatthias SchoenaertsMatthias Schoenarts is the son of the Belgian actor Julien Schoenaerts. After finishing the academy of dramatic arts in Antwerp, Matthias featured in several movies.-Filmography:*Priest Daens as Wannes Scholliers*Waternimf...
as Filip Willems - Bruno Vanden Broucke as Luc Seynaeve
- Koen De Graeve as Marnix Laureys
- Veerle BaetensVeerle BaetensVeerle Baetens is a Flemish actress.She followed a musical education at the "Brusselse Hoger Instituut voor Dramatische Kunsten"...
as Ann Marai - Tine Reymer as Barbara Stevens
- Marie Vinck as Sarah Delporte
- Jan DecleirJan DecleirJan Decleir is a prolific Belgian movie and stage actor born in Niel, Antwerp .He had his first big role in Fons Rademakers "Mira" and has since then appeared in countless Flemish and Dutch films and tv productions...
as Ludwig Tyberghein
Production history
Portions of the movie were shot in OostendeOstend
Ostend is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of West Flanders. It comprises the boroughs of Mariakerke , Stene and Zandvoorde, and the city of Ostend proper – the largest on the Belgian coast....
in January 2008. The building where the loft is situated is in Antwerpen, next to the river Schelde.
A teaser trailer was released in May.
Reception
By 19 February 2009, Loft was the most successful Flemish movie ever at the box office with at the time 1,082,480 visitors, passing the previous record holder, Stijn ConinxStijn Coninx
Stijn, Baron Coninx is a Belgian film director best known for the movie Daens. He was made a Baron by King Albert II of Belgium...
' Koko Flanel.