Archibelge

A wry, thoughtful stroll through everyday Belgian buildings and landscapes that makes you look again at the ordinary places people live in.

Created by

Gilles Coton, Olivier Magis

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Hannes Coudenys, Geert Van Istendael, Kris Peeters

Overview

Renowned architect Renaat Braem once called Belgium the ugliest country in the world. Beauty and ugliness are relative concepts, but Belgian architecture is remarkable, to say the least. The three-part documentary series Archibelge approaches Belgian architecture and spatial planning from the perspective of the identity of Belgians themselves, specifically the way we work, live, and relax. Each of these three facets is addressed in a single episode, focusing on Brussels, the countryside, and the coast respectively. The result is a compelling and visually surprising look at Belgian architecture, with testimonies from people who have strong opinions about it, such as Eric De Kuyper, Geert Van Istendael, and Hannes Coudenys. Why does Belgium look the way it does, and what should happen now?

How it feels

Satirical, earnest, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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