A Belgian film director and screenwriter, he gained international recognition with his feature film debut, "Bullhead" (2011), which was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Known for his gritty storytelling, he frequently collaborates with actor Matthias Schoenaerts. He directed "The Drop" (2014), starring Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini, and continued to explore themes of crime and human complexity in "Racer and the Jailbird" (2017). His work is marked by intense character studies and atmospheric tension.