Bouli Lanners

Philippe "Bouli" Lanners (born 20 May 1965) is a Belgian actor, author and film director. His film The Giants was nominated for twelve Magritte Awards, winning five, including Best Film and Best Director.

Biography Lanners was born on 20 May 1965 in Moresnet-Chapelle, Belgium. His mother was a cleaning lady and his father was a customs agent. He spent a year at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège, after which he continued to paint while doing odd jobs until turning his attention to cinema at the turn of the century. Feature Cannes Film Festival – Directors' Fortnight or Critics' WeekCannes Film Festival – Label Europa CinemasCannes Film Festival – Regards Jeunes PrizeNominated – César Award for Best Foreign Film

The Giants Feature Cannes Film Festival – C.I.C.A.E. AwardCannes Film Festival – SACD PrizeMagritte Award for Best FilmMagritte Award for Best DirectorBuster International Children's Film Festival – Best Youth FilmNominated – Chicago International Film Festival – Best International FeatureNominated – Magritte Award for Best Screenplay

The First, the Last Feature Cabourg Film Festival – Best DirectorMagritte Award for Best FilmMagritte Award for Best DirectorNominated – Magritte Award for Best Screenplay

Nobody Has to Know Feature Chicago International Film Festival Award for Best ActorMagritte Award for Best FilmMagritte Award for Best DirectorNominated – Magritte Award for Best Screenplay

As producer Year Title Director Notes2014 Carnage-Terminus Chris Lequarré Short