Jan Decleir
12 titles
Filmography
12 results

Character
(1997)Dreverhaven is dead. The city's most feared bailiff, the curse of the poor, the agent of law without compassion, discovered with a knife through his heart. A self-taught lawyer who just passes his exams was the last person to see Dreverhaven alive. Now, the police want to know why he visited the oldman, and the young barrister is ready to tell the story of a lifetime. Based on the popular classic 1938 Dutch novel by Ferdinand Bordewijk, this emotional powerhouse of a drama portrays a timeless struggle between father and son, a struggle even the father knows the son is destined to win. Beautifully set in Rotterdam of the 1920s, this visually stunning film delivers us deep into the heart of a Dickensian world, austere and cruel yet still touchingly human. Fredja van Huêt and Jan Decleir star in writer/director Mike van Diem's Academy Award®-winning feature debut.

Don't Shoot
(2018)In one fell swoop, nine-year old David Van de Steen lost his mother, his father and his sister in an attack by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. His grandfather, Albert, has the well-nigh impossible task of giving David a new perspective on life, a future.

The Claus Family 2
(2021)Santa's one job? Deliver presents. But as Jules takes the reins from his Grandpa Noël, he receives a young girl's letter with a special holiday wish.

The Claus Family
(2020)When his grandfather suddenly falls ill, holiday-hating Jules learns of his family's magical legacy and realizes he's the only hope to save Christmas.

The Claus Family 3
(2022)When the delivery of presents goes wrong and Grandpa Noël gets in trouble, siblings Jules and Noor must work together to save Christmas. Can they do it?

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
(1999)The heartwarming story of Father Damien, who traveled to the island of Molokai to minister to lepers, despite the risks involved.

The Surprise
(2015)After inking their own death warrants, an eccentric millionaire and distraught woman fall in love and find voiding their contracts isn’t an option.

The Blind Spot
(2017)Unexpected action and heart racing drama unfolds in this hard hitting political thriller. Known as "Mr. Zero Tolerance", Jan Verbeek is the uncompromising commissioner of the Antwerp drug squad, committed to the people and popular with the media. Until he announces he is leaving the police to join politics. His last drug raid leads to a series of unforeseeable and fatal events. A must watch!

Running Free
(1999)The adventurous and inspiring story of a remarkable friendship between a boy and a colt named Lucky, who he saves from a life of captivity.

Shades
(1999)An aspiring filmmaker is preparing a move about a real-life serial killer and, as luck would have it, his protagonist has just escaped from prison.

Little Crumb
(1999)With only a stray dog by his side, a mischievous 10-year-old orphan boy begins an adventure-filled search for his biological father in 1920s Holland.

The Edelweiss Pirates
(2004)Based on an untold story, this stunning drama follows a group of young Germans the "Edelweiss Pirates" battling the Gestapo and Hitler Youth in 1944. Incredible realism, gruelling interrogation scenes and a glimpse into the real meaning of courage.