Mon père, Francis le Belge

Mon père, Francis le Belge centers on a notorious French criminal figure told from the inside out. The film steps away from sensational headlines and instead follows the life as seen by his daughter. It traces a man who moved through pimping, smuggling and other risky schemes, never shying from danger as he built his name in a dark world. The setting blends Paris streets, clubs and the shadowy networks that fed his empire while showing the human cost of that life on those who loved him. The result is a portrait that separates myth from person, inviting the audience to weigh memory against legend as a woman looks back. It asks what memory reveals when glamour fades.

Released in 2010 and directed by Frédéric Balekdjian, Mon père, Francis le Belge offers an intimate portrait told through the perspective of the crime figure's daughter. The film presents an original screenplay rather than adapting a prior work, with a quiet, observational approach.

Critics describe a restrained mood that foregrounds memory and the tension between myth and reality. By letting a woman recount a world that rarely belongs to her, the film invites reflection on power, violence and family bonds. It favors atmosphere and character over sensational action. The film also quietly questions gender dynamics in a male dominated criminal world.

Box office data for Mon père, Francis le Belge is not widely published. The film had a limited release and does not have a widely reported worldwide gross. It appeared mainly in art house venues and select festivals. No widely reported domestic box office numbers are available.

There are no widely publicized major award nominations or wins for Mon pere, Francis le Belge. The film is typically discussed for its mood and the performances rather than prize recognition. In the end it is about mood.