Hector
Watch TrailerHector's parents sent him to an orphanage in treatment for smallpox but... they never picked him up. 35 years later, he still lives in the orphanage, surrounded by children, his playmates. Till a forgotten aunt remembers that he exists. She'll get him to participate in the bakery of her husband, Achilles, to work. Hector shows his skills on the basis of unexpected inventions. So he helps Jos, the son of Achilles, to accomplish his dream to be a cycling champion. Hector's good humor and childlike manner overcomes all resistance and pulls his entire entourage along on the path to success. From now on he can learn what love is...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Stijn Coninx |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (27 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the gentle clash between the protagonist's perpetual childhood and the adult world he enters. It relies on this contrast to explore how unassuming innocence can recalibrate a jaded environment, all without leaning into overt saccharine tones.
Those who tire of cynical comedies will find a heartfelt, uplifting journey here. What lingers after the credits is a quiet optimism and the charming notion that simplicity often trumps complexity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Stijn Coninx
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Best enjoyed on a lazy afternoon with pastries and good company.
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