Nic Balthazar (born 24 July 1964 in Ghent) is a Belgian film director and a TV/radio personality (presenter, reporter, producer).
His first movie, Ben X, came out in 2007 and has received critical acclaim. The next feature film which Balthazar directed, Tot Altijd, was released in January 2012.
In Flanders he is well known as a movie critic and television presenter.
Filmography
Films| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Ben X | Director, writer | Drama |
| 2008 | Big Ask, TheThe Big Ask | Director, writer, producer, actor | Short (environmental awareness) |
| 2009 | Big Ask Again: Dance for the Climate, TheThe Big Ask Again: Dance for the Climate | Director, writer | Short (environmental awareness) |
| 2012 | Tot Altijd | Director, writer | Drama |
Awards and nominations
List of awards and nominations| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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| 2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Grand Prix des Amériques | Ben X | Won |
| 2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Most Popular Film | Ben X | Won |
| 2007 | Montreal World Film Festival | Prize of the Ecumenical Jury | Ben X | Won |
| 2007 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | Heineken Red Star Award | Ben X | Won |
| 2007 | Sedona International Film Festival | Audience Award | Ben X | Won |
| 2008 | European Film Awards | People's Choice Award for Best Film | Ben X | Nominated |
| 2011 | Efebo d’Oro | Best book adaptation | Ben X | Won |
Television/radio
Presenter
- Memphis
- Ziggurat
- Open doek
- Mollen en kruisen
- Leuven Centraal
- Dood doet leven - Radio 1
- filminformation - Studio Brussel
- Levende Lijven (talkshows)
- Filmfan - Canvas
- Vlaanderen Vakantieland - Eén
Appearances
- Boeketje Vlaanderen (1984) - BRT
- Koste wat het kost (1997)
- Het swingpaleis (1997-1998) (Eén)
- Vlaanderen vakantieland (2003) - Eén
- Fata Morgana (2006) - Eén
- Tour 2008 - Eén
- Masterchef (2010) - Vtm
- De jaren stillekes (2010) - Eén
External links (further sources)