The BRIFF national competition

More than ever, our country embodies a unique creative energy, carried by the 10 national documentaries and fictions that we are previewing at the BRIFF. Be they rather black, solidly yellow or aiming at red, one thing is certain: it’s the union of our national colors that makes the strength of our cinema.

Discover the latest titles selected for the national competition!

✦ L’autre Laurens by Claude Schmitz 

30.06 – Palace – 21:00  & 01.07 – Galeries – 16:00

Come and discover this Belgian thriller, selected in the Directors’ Fortnight at the recent Cannes Film Festival, in the presence of the director.

✦ Nightman by Mélanie Delloye

02.07 – UGC De Brouckère – 19:00  & 04.07 – UGC De Brouckère – 18:45

Don’t miss this psychological thriller set in the heart of Ireland, to be seen in the presence of the director.

✦The Wall by Philippe van Leeuw

03.07 – UGC De Brouckère – 19:30  & 04.07 – Galeries – 21:00

In this feature film about America and its relationship with immigration, we follow Jessica Comley, a customs officer at the border between Arizona and Mexico. Come and applaud the performance of actress Vicky Krieps, who will do us the honour of presenting the film with director and actor Mike Wilson.

✦ Se crasher pour exister by Julien Henry

29.06 – UGC De Brouckère – 20:00  & 01.07 – UGC De Brouckère – 13:00

Discover this documentary that follows a community of drivers who are fans of extreme motor racing and who learn that their circuit is to close. The film will be screened in the presence of the director and the film’s protagonists.