The Political Life of the Belgians

The Political Life of the Belgians

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The Political Life of the Belgians

2002

1h 39m

7.0(1 votes)

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We follow the build-up and training of two opposite Belgian political parties. We see their leaders during meetings, during voting and after when the results of the elections are published.

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Noël Godin

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Noël Godin

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Benoît Poelvoorde

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Benoît Poelvoorde

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Roland Duchâtelet

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