2016·Drama·2h 7m
7.0
★
The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.
Directed by Felix van Groeningen
beer
belgium
alcoholism
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Cast
Stef Aerts
Jo
Tom Vermeir
Frank
Dominique Van Malder
Manu Dewaey
Boris Van Severen
Tim Coppens
Sara de Bosschere
Nikki
Charlotte Vandermeersch
Isabelle
Hélène De Vos
Marieke
Jean-Michel Balthazar
André
Sam Louwyck
Rodrigo
Arne Sierens
Frederic
Johan Heldenbergh
Bruno Schollaert
Titus De Voogdt
Inspector Van Beveren
Crew
Felix van Groeningen
Director
Felix van Groeningen
Screenplay
Arne Sierens
Screenplay
Ruben Impens
Director of Photography
Francis Boespflug
Co-Producer
Frans van Gestel
Co-Producer
Laurette Schillings
Co-Producer
Popular Reviews
15 reviews
Danae Lankhorst
5.1★ · 01/31/25
damn dit was agressief maar wel vol met BANGERS
damn dit was agressief maar wel vol met BANGERS
Gail
8.0★ · 08/01/24
Iemand pak deze man z'n testosterone af.
Iemand pak deze man z'n testosterone af.
Gareth Morgan
9.0★ · 04/16/16
Jo (Stef Aerts) owns a small bar called 'Belgica'. His brother Frank (Tom Vermeir) turns up and together, they expand the bar into the nightclub everyone wants to go to.
A few minutes in and you're already greeted with a few nice characters and its immediately apparent that this is going to be a likeable film. There is a real good chemistry both in the characters and the film.
As expected with the story, the music is heavily featured and it really is good. From the live music to the dj'ing, it's really well chosen and helps with the narrative (sadly the live bands do give way to club tunes).
The total mayhem and fun of the first hour gives way to push the story of the brothers private life. Here is where the film evolves and the cracks in the relationship star to appear and we get to see a more personal and serious side to Jo. Aerts excels in this half of the film and it's a performance that will largely go unnoticed, sadly. Frank meanwhile, continues to spiral out of control, throwing his life away in the reluctance of getting older.
Belgica is an excellent film and one I would highly recommend, though some may struggle with the 2hr runtime, it's definitely worth a watch.
A few minutes in and you're already greeted with a few nice characters and its immediately apparent that this is going to be a likeable film. There is a real good chemistry both in the characters and the film.
As expected with the story, the music is heavily featured and it really is good. From the live music to the dj'ing, it's really well chosen and helps with the narrative (sadly the live bands do give way to club tunes).
The total mayhem and fun of the first hour gives way to push the story of the brothers private life. Here is where the film evolves and the cracks in the relationship star to appear and we get to see a more personal and serious side to Jo. Aerts excels in this half of the film and it's a performance that will largely go unnoticed, sadly. Frank meanwhile, continues to spiral out of control, throwing his life away in the reluctance of getting older.
Belgica is an excellent film and one I would highly recommend, though some may struggle with the 2hr runtime, it's definitely worth a watch.
Jo (Stef Aerts) owns a small bar called 'Belgica'. His brother Frank (Tom Vermeir) turns up and together, they expand the bar into the nightclub everyone wants to go to.
A few minutes in and you're already greeted with a few nice characters and its immediately apparent that this is going to be a likeable film. There is a real good chemistry both in the characters and the film.
As expected with the story, the music is heavily featured and it really is good. From the live music to the dj'ing, it's really well chosen and helps with the narrative (sadly the live bands do give way to club tunes).
The total mayhem and fun of the first hour gives way to push the story of the brothers private life. Here is where the film evolves and the cracks in the relationship star to appear and we get to see a more personal and serious side to Jo. Aerts excels in this half of the film and it's a performance that will largely go unnoticed, sadly. Frank meanwhile, continues to spiral out of control, throwing his life away in the reluctance of getting older.
Belgica is an excellent film and one I would highly recommend, though some may struggle with the 2hr runtime, it's definitely worth a watch.
A few minutes in and you're already greeted with a few nice characters and its immediately apparent that this is going to be a likeable film. There is a real good chemistry both in the characters and the film.
As expected with the story, the music is heavily featured and it really is good. From the live music to the dj'ing, it's really well chosen and helps with the narrative (sadly the live bands do give way to club tunes).
The total mayhem and fun of the first hour gives way to push the story of the brothers private life. Here is where the film evolves and the cracks in the relationship star to appear and we get to see a more personal and serious side to Jo. Aerts excels in this half of the film and it's a performance that will largely go unnoticed, sadly. Frank meanwhile, continues to spiral out of control, throwing his life away in the reluctance of getting older.
Belgica is an excellent film and one I would highly recommend, though some may struggle with the 2hr runtime, it's definitely worth a watch.
Lily
6.0★ · 05/08/26
Lily
6.0★ · 05/08/26