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Mother Schmuckers (2021)

Mother Schmuckers is a Belgian comedy film directed and written by Harpo Guit and Lenny Guit. The film stars Claire Bodson, Maxi Delmelle, Harpo Guit, Yannick Renier, Habib Ben Tanfous, and Mathieu Amalric. The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival Midnight Section on January 30, 2021. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Schmuckers Issachar and Zabulon, two brothers in their twenties, are supremely stupid and never bored, as madness is part of their daily lives. When they lose their mother's beloved dog, they have 24 hours to find it - or she will kick them out. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13648232/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** Belgium's Dumb & Dumber: Absurdism, Coprophagia and Two Idiots on the Run KRASNAYA: Today we have the Belgium version of "Dumb and the Dumber" - Mother Schmuckers, the debut film by Harpo and Lenny Gruit. Seeing that the action begins with scenes of copr...

Slalom (2020)

Slalom is a 2020 Franco-Belgian drama film directed by Charlène Favier. This is the director's first feature-length fiction film. The story follows the relationship between a teenage ski prodigy and her predatory instructor. source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slalom_(film,_2020) In a breakthrough role, Noée Abita plays 15-year-old Lyz, a high school student in the French Alps who has been accepted to an elite ski club. Taking a chance on his new recruit, ex-champion turned coach Fred decides to mold Lyz into his shining star despite her lack of experience. Under his influence, she will have to endure more than the physical and emotional pressure of the training. Will Lyz's determination help her escape Fred's exploitative grip? source: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/slalom ***SPOILER ALERT*** Elite Sports and Predatory Influence KRASNAYA: Slalom, to me, is a really good drama. We see a coach and his 15-year-old student trying to...

Man Bites Dog (1992)

Plot Summary: A film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand. A Belgian black comedy crime mockumentary following a serial killer and the chaotic, nihilistic violence that ensues. Directors: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde Writers: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde Starring: Benoît Poelvoorde Rémy Belvaux André Bonzel ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Psychosocial Masterpiece PRESET C: I loved this one. I think that as a masterpiece of psychosocial analysis, it's up there with A Clockwork Orange. But it has its own bizarre, half-ridiculous/half-serious feel. The main character (Ben) is the biggest smart-ass on the planet and, like the guys filming him, one just stands in awe of his douchebaggery. I wanted to know more abou...

Come as You Are (2011)

Come as You Are, also known as Hasta la Vista, is a Belgian drama film released in 2011 featuring Gilles De Schryver, Robrecht Vanden Thoren, Tom Audenaert and Isabelle de Hertogh. The film is directed by Geoffrey Enthoven and written by Pierre De Clercq. The views and real-life experiences of Asta Philpot, a man who suffers from arthrogryposis, contributed to the making of the film. source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_as_You_Are_(film) Three guys in their twenties love wine and women but they are still virgins. Under the guise of a wine tour they embark on a journey to Spain hoping to have their first sexual experience. Jozef is blind, Philip is paralyzed from the neck down and Lars is in a wheelchair with a brain tumor, but they're not going to let anything stand in their way... source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1753887/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** This was a great trip. The characters are very likable and there...