Deadline.com

Oscars: Belgium Selects Un Certain Regard Title ‘Omen’ By Rapper-Filmmaker Baloji For Best International Film Race

Belgium has selected Omen, the debut feature from rapper-turned-filmmaker Baloji, as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Oscars. The pic, which debuted in the Un ...
TheWrap

‘Omen’ Director Baloji Says ‘Hating’ His Name Led Him to Making His First Film

Born in Congo and raised in Belgium, Baloji was known as a rapper, musician, fashion designer and poet before he made his feature film debut with “Omen.” The film begins as a man from Congo who was ...
CNN

A look at ‘Omen,’ the debut film by Belgian Congolese rapper Baloji

"Omen" features elements of magical realism, including scenes underscored by brass bands and characters singing opera. "We mix carnival culture from Congo with New Orleans. I've been to New Orleans — ...
CNN

From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success

Baloji has a remarkable story. It just wasn’t the story he wanted to tell. Born in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a name that means “sorcerer” or “demon” in Swahili, the 45-year-old moved to ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Oscars: Belgium Picks ‘Omen’ as International Feature Submission

The debut feature from rapper-turned-filmmaker Baloji debuted in Cannes' Un Certain Regard sidebar, where it won the section's New Voice award. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau Chief Special Touch ...