The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Felix van Groeningen · Starring Johan Heldenbergh, Veerle Baetens
The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
Where was The Broken Circle Breakdown filmed?
- Ghent, Belgium, Ghent – Opening sequences establishing Didier and Elise's life together in their hometown. The picturesque medieval city serves as the primary setting for the couple's daily life and relationship, with the iconic waterfront reflecting the film's Flemish cultural roots
- Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp – Medical appointments and hospital scenes related to Elise's cancer treatment. Antwerp provides crucial medical settings where the narrative shifts toward Elise's illness and the couple's struggle with mortality
- Brussels, Belgium, Brussels – Scenes depicting the couple's travels and Didier's musical career. Belgium's capital city is used for sequences showing the broader world beyond their intimate Ghent setting