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Erik Van Looy
Directing
Born April 26, 1962 · Deurne, Belgium
Also known as Erik Ludovicus Maria Van Looy
Biography
Erik Van Looy was born on April 26, 1962 in Deurne, Flanders, Belgium as Erik Ludovicus Maria Van Looy. He is a director and a writer, known for the classic Belgian films, De Zaak Alzheimer/The Memory of a Killer (2003) and Loft (2008). He's also directed the US-remake of The Loft (2014). Between writing and directing movies, he is the host of De Slimste Mens Ter Wereld/The Smartest Person in the World, a hugely successful game show on Belgian TV.
Filmography7 titles

Memory of a Killer
2026Original Film Writer
2026Original Film Writer

Safety First
as Principal
as Principal

The Memory of a Killer
2003Director, Writer
2003Director, Writer

The Loft
2014Director
2014Director

Dossier K.
2009Screenplay
2009Screenplay

Shades
1999Director, Screenplay
1999Director, Screenplay

The Prime Minister
2016Director, Writer
2016Director, Writer