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Everybody's Famous! (2000)
Director: Dominique Deruddere
Cast: Josse De Pauw, Eva van der Gucht, Werner De Smedt, Thekla Reuten
Runtime97 min
RatingR
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Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous.
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Everybody's Famous! (2000), directed by Dominique Deruddere, is a delightfully quirky blend of comedy and drama that explores the lengths a desperate father will go to make his daughter a star. With its endearing performances and sharp social commentary, this film offers a unique and heartwarming take on the pursuit of fame and the value of family.
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Everybody's Famous! is a 2000 Belgian satirical comedy film directed by Dominique Deruddere about a young teenage girl who is pushed by her poor parents to become a musical star. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 73rd Academy Awards.
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