Front

FRONT creates a wordless and tactile experience about the atrocities of world war I. The film depicts a young Belgian soldier, stuck in the horror of the trenches I. Overwhelmed by fear and physical exhaustion, he suffers from shell shock. His body is out of control and he tries to escape. At first, his friend protects him from certain death by restraining him. But eventually, they accept the inevitable. —Benny Vandendriessche

Directed by Benny Vandendriessche, Front leans on a strong ensemble — Kasper Vandenberghe, Kurt Vandendriessche — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.