Jakob Verbruggen

Renowned Belgian director Jakob Verbruggen was born in 1977 in Brussels, Belgium, and began his active filmmaking career in the early 2000s. Known mainly for his work in the mystery, drama, and crime genres, Verbruggen has gained international acclaim for directing episodes of acclaimed TV series like "Black Mirror", "The Alienist", and "House of Cards", earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special in 2019. His directorial style is characterized by a keen eye for detail, a dark and atmospheric visual palette, and a knack for crafting suspenseful narratives. Verbruggen, in his quiet intensity and cinematic brilliance, has proven to be a true gem of the Belgian film industry.