Dikkenek (2006)
- Documented locations
- 11
- Year
- 2006
- Directed by
- Olivier Van Hoofstadt
- Cities
- Bruxelles, Anderlecht, Forest, Knokke-Heist, La Hulpe, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Laeken, Ixelles
Bruxelles, Belgium
A vast esplanade in the center of Brussels dominated by the imposing Palais de Justice, offering a wide panorama of the lower city. It houses the Poelaert elevators, designed by the Atelier Arts - Villes - Architectures.
The scene : It is on this esplanade that Claudy has his Mercedes stolen, before he expels Greg from a phone booth to call his mother.
Anderlecht, Belgium
Covered market and former slaughterhouses in the Cureghem district of Anderlecht, one of the most emblematic sites of Brussels, hosting a large market several times a week. Built in 1888 by Henri Rieck and Émile Tirou, this industrial complex of industrial architecture is classified as a monument.
The scene : Claudy is working here; two students from the IAD film school come to question him.
Forest, Belgium
Communal school of the Forest neighborhood, south of Brussels.
The scene : The school where Nadine, the teacher played by Marion Cotillard, practices (more or less) her profession.
Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Affluent seaside resort of Knokke-Heist, on the Belgian coast, known for its long promenade and luxury villas.
The scene : On the Zoute seawall, Greg, the "King of the beach," is once again being hassled — this time by children; the gang is also celebrating Fabienne's 18th birthday in a luxury villa nearby.
Anderlecht, Belgium
The scene : The Brussels bistro where the famous "Duvel" scene takes place.
Bruxelles, Belgium
Community and independent cinema in the center of Brussels, run by volunteers since 1997 and dedicated to auteur, experimental, and rare films.
The scene : The independent cinema Nova appears among the Brussels backdrops of the film.
La Hulpe, Belgium
A vast regional domain of 220 hectares surrounding the Château de La Hulpe, in Walloon Brabant, bequeathed to the State by the Solvay family; a landscaped park of meadows, ponds, and forests.
The scene : The estate's park serves as the backdrop for the countryside part of the film.
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium
Neighborhood supermarket of Stockel, in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre; the Match sign has since closed, replaced by another brand.
The scene : The Match supermarket in Stockel serves as the setting for one of the scenes in the film.
Laeken, Belgium
Large social housing complex inspired by modernism, built in Laeken, in the north of Brussels, following the 1958 World Exposition.
The scene : Aziz's fries stand is set up for the film at the foot of a building — presumably in the Cité Modèle of Laeken.
Bruxelles, Belgium
A set of modernist administrative buildings erected in the 1950s-1960s in the center of Brussels, long left abandoned before a partial redevelopment.
The scene : The BMW 2002 Turbo of JC is parked on the esplanade of the old State administrative City, abandoned since the 2000s, near the Congress square.
Ixelles, Belgium
Former nightclub of the Louise district, in Ixelles, at 44 avenue de la Toison d'Or; the establishment is now the club "So Louise".
The scene : The nightclub where Claudy takes Natacha, played by Mélanie Laurent.