2008 · 108 min · R

In Bruges

Name: In Bruges
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Released: 2008
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes, Clémence Poésy, Thekla Reuten

Directed by Martin McDonagh · Comedy, Drama, Crime

In Bruges (2008) is a Comedy film, directed by Martin McDonagh set in Bruges during the 2000s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a darkly comic and bleak tone. Themes of guilt & shame and redemption run throughout.

Composer

Carter Burwell

Cinematography

Eigil Bryld

Cast

Colin FarrellBrendan GleesonRalph FiennesClémence PoésyThekla ReutenJordan PrenticeElizabeth BerringtonJérémie Renier

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Bruges

Setting

Urban

When

2000s

Premise & themes

Premise

Neo Noir

Themes

Guilt & Shame Redemption

Tone

Darkly ComicBleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Talky Dialogue Driven

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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