Release Date

03 Feb, 1981

Runtime

01:27: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

The documentary's legacy lies in its unapologetic fusion of agitprop and satire, a signature style of De Hert’s Fugitive Cinema collective. By juxtaposing Mandel’s economic theories with absurd military parades, the film exposes the contradictions of a society preparing for war while its social fabric decays. De Hert employs rapid montage, pop music, and street-level interviews to strip away the facade of state authority.Decades later, Le Filet Américain remains a vital historical document. It captures a specific era of Belgian polarization, marked by economic crises and the rise of the gendarmerie. The metaphor of the meat grinder endures as a powerful critique of how institutional systems compromise individual dignity for corporate profit.

Original Title

Le Filet Américain

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Actors

Ernest Mandel

Jan Decleir

Robbe De Hert

Paul Van Den Boeynants

Crew

Robbe De Hert

Chris Verbiest

Robbe De Hert

Gérard Collet

René Fruchter

Luc Reusens

Willy Cornette

Wim Robberechts

Denis Van Huffel

Chris Verbiest

Robbe De Hert

Guido Henderickx

Denise Vindevogel

Jean-Marie Buchet