Op slot(2021)

Op slot is a three-part Belgian documentary miniseries that examines the social fallout from the coronavirus crisis. VRT journalist Michaël Van Droogenbroeck investigates how lockdowns reshaped the country through candid interviews with entrepreneurs and politicians. The series captures firsthand accounts of economic hardship, policy decisions, and their ripple effects across Belgian society. By centering voices from business leaders and policymakers, Op slot offers a ground-level perspective on one of the nation's most disruptive periods. The documentary balances competing viewpoints to explore what the pandemic cost ordinary people and institutions, making it essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand Belgium's pandemic experience beyond the headlines.