Jan Verheyen expresses concern over Flemish cinema due to blockbusters

Director Jan Verheyen has expressed his concerns about the impact of the blockbusters ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Spider-Man’ on Belgian cinema. He claims that these films make up 80 percent of the revenue in Belgian cinemas, which could reduce attention for other films.

Verheyen wonders whether there is still space and attention left for the Flemish film industry with the dominating presence of these major titles in the cinema landscape. In his view, the blockbusters pose a potential risk to local film production.

This perspective aligns with broader concerns within the film industry about the competition between major international releases and local productions, which may be under pressure due to the success of these Hollywood films.