Charlotte Timmers, 35, and Robin Pront, 37, are getting married. This was revealed by the director of “Zillion” in the well-liked martial arts podcast “OEP Z’N BAKKES.”
Even though his proposal did not go at all as planned, Robin recounts to Charlotte during the conversation how he went about asking the question. “That was quite unromantic,” the director chuckled as he turned to face himself.
Along with his partner Charlotte Timmers, the director of the Flemish smash “Zillion” traveled to Thailand for a while. Even though his primary goal was to concentrate on martial arts, he found time for a passionate moment.
Who is Robin Pront?
Robin Pront, a citizen of Belgium with some Dutch ancestry, is renowned for his direct and uncomplicated approach.
His first short film, Plan B, about the Antwerp drug scene and its impact on the main protagonists, brought him notoriety. In addition to winning the Public’s Choice award, the movie took up the best short prize from the 2008 Leuven Film Festival.
Having established himself so rapidly, he went on to win critical acclaim for his second movie, Injury Time, which was about football hooliganism and starred Bullhead actors Matthias Schoenaerts and Jeroen Perceval.
His capstone project from the 2010 Sint-Lukas Academy in Brussels was titled Injury Time. It was awarded honors in Ghent and Brussels and was chosen for other national and international festivals.
Robin was fully aware of his desire to pose the inquiry there. On that beach, where we had so much fun ten years ago, I wanted to pop the question.
He went on, “I lured her with the scooter, and we arrived there at sunset.” However, I soon discovered that the beach was filthy and litter-filled.
Additionally, bulldozers were constructing a hotel. That was anything but romantic. After that, I decided to let it go. I inquired at our resort at last. I ought to have let go of the idea of that exact time.
Naturally, the question is: Did Charlotte answer “yes” with a booming “yes”? “She said, ‘I knew it,'” Robin chuckles. “Because I was worried that she was becoming aware of something.”
Robin and Charlotte have not yet determined when the wedding will occur: “We still need to schedule, so we don’t know yet.”
How Did Zillion Come About?
As Robin Pront said, I’ve always wanted to tell this story. I was enamored with this story even before I realized I wanted to be a director.
Zillion was on all the front pages when I was 13 or 14 years old, and I grew up quite near where it was. Prior to shooting Ardennes, I attempted to pitch the movie, but it’s quite challenging to set up, particularly for a debut feature picture.
What Was the Biggest Challenge He Faced With This Film?
Firstly, reaching the goal! I wanted to write a narrative based on actual individuals, but I couldn’t get the rights to any books. I had to conduct all of the research on my own, visit them, and win their approval. Of course, we needed money for the movie, and then there was COVID—an actual uphill struggle.
Finding the ideal balance between the film’s party side and the characters’ fates presented another difficulty. The party scenes had to impart something to the spectator, but they also had to evoke feelings.
Although it’s not an auteur drama, the movie is not just for fun. Maintaining the picture’s tone is the most crucial thing for a director.
Regarding the remainder, numerous gifted artists are engaged in artistic direction, lighting, and other related tasks. And I think the tone we decided on is good.
What Attracted Robin Pront to this Story?
The uniqueness of that moment, the strength of the characters, and the setting Frank Verstraeten, a computer nerd who doesn’t really like people but demands to be surrounded by them, is an amazing character.
He’s a little geek in a world where testosterone-pumped alpha males rule, and ironically, he always has the most beautiful woman in Belgium by his side in addition to a super-virile porn producer. Back then, they didn’t fit in with the media environment.
Additionally, the conclusion of the 1990s and the start of the 2000s piqued my curiosity. Frank aspires to be a part of a world he does not currently inhabit. In actuality, he aspires to become its king—not merely a member of it.
