Synopsis
Documentary filmmakers André and Rémy have found an ideal subject in Ben. He is witty, sophisticated, intelligent, well liked—and a serial killer. As André and Rémy document Ben’s routines, they become increasingly entwined in his vicious program, sacrificing their objectivity and their morality. Controversial winner of the International Critics’ Prize at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival, Man Bites Dog stunned audiences worldwide with its unflinching imagery and biting satire of media violence.
Cast
| Ben | Benoit Poelvoorde |
| Ben's mother | Jacqueline Poelvoorde Pappaert |
| Ben's grandmother | Nelly Pappaert |
| Ben's grandfather | Hector Pappaert |
| Jenny | Jenny Drye |
| Malou | Malou Madou |
| Boby | Willy Vandenbroeck |
| Mamie Tromblon | Rachel Deman |
| Bed-ridden old man | André Laime |
| Nurse | Edith Lemerdy |
| Rape victim | Sylviane Godé |
| Rape victim's husband | Zoltan Tobolik |
| Reporter | Rémy Belvaux |
| Cameraman | André Bonzel |
| Patrick | Jean-Marc Chenut |
| Franco | Alain Oppezzi |
| Vincent | Vincent Tavier |
| Mother | Gina Cotica |
| Child | Ricardo Cotica |
| Father | Pierre Vanbraekel |
Credits
| Director | Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoit Poelvoorde |
| Screenplay | Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoit Poelvoorde and Vincent Tavier |
| Based on an original idea and story by | Rémy Belvaux |
| Music | Jean-Marc Chenut |
| Art direction | Rémy Belvaux |
| Camera and lights | André Bonze |
| Assistant director and production manager | Vincent Tavier |
| Live sound | Alain Oppezzi and Vincent Tavier |
| Sound editing and mixing | Franco Piscopo and Clotilde François |
| Editing | Éric Dardill and Rémy Belvaux |
Disc Features
- New digital transfer, enhanced for widescreen televisions
- 1993 video interview with the filmmakers
- No C4 for Daniel-Daniel, a student short by the filmmakers
- Stills gallery
- Theatrical trailer
- New and improved English subtitle translation
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition
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