Fabrice Du Welz Releases 'Le Dossier Maldoror,' a Thriller Inspired by Belgium's Dutroux Case

The film reimagines the infamous 1990s case through the lens of a flawed gendarme's obsessive pursuit of justice.

Fabrice Du Welz's new film, 'Le Dossier Maldoror,' is a fictionalized thriller loosely based on the Marc Dutroux case, one of Belgium's most notorious criminal scandals.
The movie follows a young gendarme's relentless investigation into the disappearance of two girls, highlighting systemic judicial failures and personal obsession.
Du Welz sought to explore themes of justice, societal failure, and the nature of evil while offering a cathartic reimagining of the historical trauma.
The film features Anthony Bajon in a standout performance as the troubled investigator, with a supporting cast including Alba Gaia Bellugi and Sergi López.
'Le Dossier Maldoror' is noted for its intense, documentary-like realism and its emotional resonance, though some critics found its ambitious scope uneven.