Belgian filmmaker

Francis Dujardin is a Belgian director born in 1953, originally from the province of Liège. He has established himself as a leading figure in Belgian documentary cinema through works that explore history, particularly the relationship between Belgium and the Congo.

A regular collaborator with the production company Cobra Films, his cinematic style prioritizes historical investigation and the collection of testimonies to shed light on little-known or tragic aspects of the past. He also participates in academic conferences and debates on the history of Belgium and the Congo, affirming his role as a transmitter of memory.

Filmography:

Boma-Tervuren, the Journey (2000)

Marcourt or the Secret Memory, co-directed with André Dartevelle (1992)

Piano-Bar (1990)

Carnival in Barranquilla (1989)