Dutroux: The trauma of a country (2026)

How did a disappearance case in the summer of 1996 turn into the darkest chapter in Belgian history? On August 13, 1996, Marc Dutroux was arrested, and a horrific drama came to light that sent a shockwave through the entire country. What followed was a national tragedy that shook faith in the rule of law to its foundations and changed society forever.

Released

2026-08-13

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

26 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Valérie Reynaerts, Gerald Henderickx