Season 35 • Episode 160
Latest'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop. In the meantime, we closely follow the personal lives of the Van den Bossches and their entourage. Grandma Anna and all her children and grandchildren have been through a lot over time and it doesn't look like their lives will become calmer any time soon.
Acting
Annie Geeraerts as Anna — grandma of a nation for 30+ years.
Production
Survived three decades by actually evolving its storylines.
Writing
Turning sandwich shop drama into must-see TV is an art form.
Creator
Herman Verbaet
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Annie Geeraerts has played Anna since 1991, making her one of Europe's longest-serving soap actors in a single role.
Familie essentially raised multiple generations of Flemish viewers; its theme song and Anna's living room are national touchstones.
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