We are delighted to announce the release of Un Noël en famille, a heartwarming French comedy that has recently premiered in cinemas. Directed by Jeanne Gottesdiener, who co-wrote the screenplay with Julie Ponsonnet, the film is based on the award-winning script Nutcrackers by American author Chrissy Lessey. The narrative centers on Carole, portrayed by Noémie Lvovsky, the dedicated mayor of a small town, and her husband Alain, played by Didier Bourdon. As Carole immerses herself in the town's Christmas festivities, Alain diligently prepares for the family's holiday gathering. However, the arrival of their children transforms their serene Christmas plans into a comedic upheaval of family traditions, touching on themes of environmental consciousness and generational differences.
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Blake and Mortimer
Belga Films Group is thrilled to announce the live-action adaptation of "The Yellow 'M'," featuring the iconic Belgian comic characters Blake and Mortimer. This marks their inaugural appearance on the big screen. Directed by Cédric Nicolas-Troyan, known for "The Huntsman: Winter's War" and Netflix's "Kate," the film boasts a script co-written by Jan Kounen and Jay Ferguson. With a budget of €30 million, production is slated to commence this autumn, aiming for a theatrical release in late 2026 or early 2027. Set in 1953 London, the narrative follows MI5 agent Captain Francis Blake and scientist Philip Mortimer as they pursue the enigmatic criminal known as "M," who leaves a distinctive yellow mark at his crime scenes. Casting is currently underway, led by British casting directors Rory Okey known 'The Gentlemen' Tv Series, 'Young Sherlock' and Kate Rhodes James, renowned for her work on Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" and series like "House of the Dragon" and "Sherlock."
The Magician of auschwitz
Belga Films Group is excited to announce the upcoming production of The Magician of Auschwitz, directed by the acclaimed Jaco Van Dormael. This marks his return to English-language cinema after 15 years, following a series of successful French-language films. The screenplay is adapted by Jacob Marx Rice from José António Dos Santos' twin novels The Magician of Auschwitz and The Birkenau Scrolls. The story follows a Portuguese soldier, a Russian girl, and a Jewish magician caught in the horrors of Auschwitz, using magic to navigate and survive the unimaginable atrocities. The film is set to begin production in 2025 in Europe, with casting currently underway. The Magician of Auschwitz will offer a unique take on deception, exploring both mass deception and self-deception against the backdrop of one of history's darkest periods. This project reunites Van Dormael with Belga Films Group, following their collaboration on The Brand New Testament in 2015. The film is produced by Patrick Vandenbosch and Jean-Jacques Neira for Belga Studios.
The book with no name
Belga Films Group is currently working on an adaptation of the international bestseller The Book With No Name. With the author being a literary enigma whose identity is yet to be revealed, much speculation, curiosity and engagement surrounds the narrative. A neo-noir action thriller blending dark humour, relentless violence, and supernatural horror. Set in the infamous Santa Mondega - a city that doesn’t exist on any map - this film delivers a high-octane mix of Sin City and From Dusk Till Dawn, packed with assassins, martial-arts monks, and even an Elvis-impersonating hitman.
In the world’s most dangerous city, an amnesiac woman, a cynical bartender, and a ruthless bounty hunter must survive a supernatural bloodbath—where a cursed book kills its readers, a stolen blue stone holds immense power, and a hooded serial killer returns with a vengeance.
With a global fanbase and a track record of success in markets such as the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Indonesia - Anonymous' cinematic universe is made for the big screen.
