Category Archives: Belgium

Louise Bourgoin in “Blanc comme Neige” BR720 [2010 Belgium, France]

Christophe Blanc’s latest film is a thriller (or should I say a comedy thriller) called “Blanc comme Neige” [Eng. Title: White Snow] with some high expectations. The film does start off nicely, but looses its way half way through. Some … Continue reading

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Sylviane Godé in “C’est arrive pres de chez vous” aka “Man Bites Dog” [1993 Belgium]

Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, and André Bonzel shot this seminal shocker with a shoestring budget, acting, writing and directing – they also used friends and family members to make up the cast. What emerged is a fantastic piece of cinema, even if … Continue reading

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