The Broken Circle Breakdown
The Broken Circle Breakdown (also known as Alabama Monroe) is a 2012 Belgian drama film directed by Felix Van Groeningen. It is based on the play written by Johan Heldenbergh and Mieke Dobbels and adapted for the screen by Carl Joos and Felix van Groeningen.

The film garnered critical acclaim and was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards, and was on the nominated shortlist. The film was the winner of Best Foreign Film at the 39th César Awards. It was the winner of the 2013 Lux Prize.

Cast
 Johan Heldenbergh as Didier Bontinck / Monroe
 Veerle Baetens as Elise Vandevelde / Alabama
 Nell Cattrysse as Maybelle
 Geert Van Rampelberg as William
 Nils De Caster as Jock
 Robbie Cleiren as Jimmy
 Bert Huysentruyt as Jef
 Jan Bijvoet as Koen
 Blanka Heirman as Denise

Synopsis
The film is set in Ghent, in the Flemish Region of Belgium, and chronicles the lives of Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) and Elise (Veerle Baetens) over seven years as they fall in love through their passion for bluegrass music. They have a daughter, Maybelle, who develops cancer after her sixth birthday, and succumbs to it within a year. The death of Maybelle has a devastating effect on their relationship and their lives.

Production
The film was shot from 18 July to 8 September 2011 in Belgium.

Soundtrack
The bluegrass soundtrack includes traditional songs  as well as music composed for the film by Bjorn Eriksson. All the music in the band scenes is performed by the actors.

 "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" See also "Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By)"
 "The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn" by Alison Krauss, Pat Brayer, Jerry Douglas, Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, and Ron Block 
 "Dusty Mixed Feelings"
 "Wayfaring Stranger"
 "Rueben's Train"
 "Country In My Genes"
 "Further On Up The Road"
 "Where Are You Heading, Tumbleweed?"
 "Over In The Gloryland"
 "Cowboy Man"
 "If I Needed You"	
 "Carved Tree Inn"
 "Sandmountain"
 "Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us"
 "Blackberry Blossom"

Accolades