julietta is a french comedy romance film from 1953 , directed by marc allégret , written by françoise giroud , starring dany robin and jean marais .

in united kingdom the film was known under the title " julieta " ( mexico ) , " biljett till paris " ( sweden ) , " il peccato di giulietta " ( italy ) , " strengarita " ( romania ) .

julietta ( 1953 film )

julietta is a french comedy comedy romance film from 1953 , directed by marc allégret , written by françoise giroud , starring dany robin and jean marais . film was based on a novel of louise de vilmorin .
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hilst holidaying in limoges , madame valender tries to marry her daughter julietta to hector d ' alpon , a wealthy prince , to make an impression on everyone . however , julietta has no interest in money and fame so she is reluctant to participate in her mother ' s game . when they are travelling back to paris by train , julietta finds a cigarette holder belonging to a man who has just left the train . as she runs after him to return the cigarette holder , the train leaves the station without her . the man , a lawyer named maître landrecourt , asks her to stay at his house until the morning , after which she must leave . the next day , landrecourt has an appointment with his fiancée , the snobbish rosie . what landrecourt doesn ' t know is that julietta has decided to run away from everything and is there to stay . unfortunately for julietta , landrecourt intends returning to the house with rosie , who just happens to be a good friend of hector d ' alpon . rosie has even taken the liberty of inviting the prince to landrecourt ' s house for the weekend . . .
julietta valendor is a romantic and dreamy girl who accepts with difficulty the fifth - year - old fiancé chosen by her mother : the very worldly prince of alpen . one day she is given the . . . see full summary »
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julietta valendor is a romantic and dreamy girl who accepts with difficulty the fifth - year - old fiancé chosen by her mother : the very worldly prince of alpen . one day she is given the opportunity to meet the man of her dreams in the person of lawyer andré landrecourt .
ne of marc allegrét ' s slickest and most inspired comedies is this hectic ménage à trois farce , a film which effectively combines the elements of social satire , rom - com and vaudeville into one heady gag - packed concoction . those who believe that jean marais is suited only for straight dramatic roles will be in for a surprise when they watch this film . as the increasingly desperate lover who tries to keep his prudish fiancée away from another woman ( a young slip of a thing that has somehow inveigled her way into his attic , presumably making him a kind of inverted mr rochester ) marais is hilarious , far funnier that he would be in the subsequent
almost a decade later ) , but she is a delight in this film , perfectly suited to play the part of the fastidious snob rosie . assisted by allegrét ' s light - as - gossamer directorial touch and a script that abounds in amusing comic situations , moreau , marais and robin form an unbeatable combination , transforming what might have been a humdrum and rather silly comedy into an entertaining minor classic of french cinema .
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isabelle , cécilia and françois are drama students at the
conservatoire d ' art dramatique
. cécilia is in love with françois , but the young man is in love with isabelle instead . cécilia elaborates a desperate plan to get back at françois .
hélène has an affair with alain for ten years , but does not want to divorce her husband . alain receives one letter from a girl michelle one day . hélène , who is very jealous , receives that letter by chance and interprets it incorrectly .
after resolving to start a new life with his girlfriend jacqueline , bastien sassey decides to give up working as a courier for drugs traffickers . so that he and jacqueline can make a fresh . . . see full summary »
in a french village , manou is an italian logger , virile , with a broad laugh . he can ' t say no to women ' s sexual invitations , and jealous villagers blame him for recent fires and a flood . he . . . see full summary »
noel annequin is the black sheep of a social - climbing bourgeois family who married for love and stayed in the country while his professional brothers were improving their social position . . . . see full summary »
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a wealthy industrialist discovers his wife is having an affair and decides to exact revenge by blackmailing her under an assumed identity .
a wealthy and bored woman is witness of a murder in affection and meets another witness . she asks him about the history of the victim and falls in love with him .
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the eye - catching dany robin is given star billing alongside marais , although it is the young jeanne moreau who makes the bigger impression , deftly snatching the rug from underneath robin ' s feet at every opportunity . early in her career , moreau had yet to gravitate to the kind of roles that suited her persona and acting style ( that would not come until she played catherine in françois truffaut ' s
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in bruges is a 2008 british-american black comedy crime film written and directed by martin mcdonagh .

the film stars colin farrell and brendan gleeson as two irish hitmen in hiding , with ralph fiennes as their boss .

the film is set and was filmed in the belgian city of bruges .

in bruges was the opening night film of the 2008 sundance film festival and opened in limited release in the united states on 8 february 2008 .

the film garnered a cult status for its dark humour and dialogues .

the film earned farrell the golden globe award for best actor – motion picture musical or comedy , while gleeson was nominated for the same .

mcdonagh won the bafta award for best original screenplay and was nominated for the academy award for best original screenplay .

in bruges

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‘in bruges’ is executive produced by tessa ross , jeff abberley and julia blackman .
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sinfully good . . . colin farrell and ciarán hinds in in bruges ( 2008 ) . photograph : focus / everett / rex features
nothing is new about “in bruges , ” and yet writer - director martin mcdonagh makes it seem fresh .
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cycling in bruges is the perfect way to discover the historical centre . bruges citizens make fanatical use of their bikes . up to 60 % of all incoming traffic in the city centre are cyclists . bruges can be described as a city where cycling is familiarized and where the local government puts a lot of effort to improve cycling in this city . according to bruges major cycling is the main point of attention in all parts of infrastructure , city plans , permits etc . in 2012 bruges received a nomination for ¨belgium cycle city of the year¨ . also , for 15 years bruges has been the starting point for the tour of flanders .
holed up in bruges , belgium after a difficult job , two hit men ( farrell and glee . . .
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the score below is to the prologue from in bruges . click here to download a pdf file of the score .
in bruges cast list , listed alphabetically with photos when available . this list of in bruges actors includes any in bruges actresses and all other actors from the film . you can view additional information about each in bruges actor on this list , such as when and where they were born . to find out more about a particular actor or actress , click on their name and you ' ll be taken to page with even more details about their acting career . the cast members of in bruges have been in many other movies , so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with .
the bollywood movie pk , with breath - taking shots of bruges , has broken box - office records in india , raking in more than $ 45 million in just a few weeks .
housed in a 17th - century historic building in a quiet residential area , the budget - friendly anselmus hotel has an authentic bruges ambience . full review →
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the movie features the bruges market square , the world famous minnewater park and the waterways of bruges locally known as the ' reien ' . the city authorities say that this is the first bollywood movie shot in the capital of west flanders . the bruges tourist office now has plans to launch a special promotion campaign to encourage indian tourists to visit the tourist mecca . at present few indians travel to bruges .
the “bruges” chair , is named after the enchanting and classical city of bruges . this canal - based city , located in the province of west flanders in the flemish region of belgium , is often referred to as “the venice of the north” . it’s architecture reflects its splendor during the medieval era of western europe . the “bruges” chair features a steel motorized incline mechanism . the highback bruges features an articulating headrest , available in manual or motorized . the “bruges” chair is available as a stand - alone chair , or can be configured into straight or curved row seating .
in bruges is a wildly imperfect feature debut , but it does make you curious to see what else mcdonagh has to offer .
the summer visitor should always be prepared for rain in bruges and that warm and sunny weather is not constant during that season .
the most popular bollywood film of all time in india is pk , which was partially shot in bruges . released on 19 december , it has already broken box office records in india , taking in more than $ 45 million .
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after a job goes wrong in london , two hit men are ordered to lay low at a bed - and - breakfast in bruges , belgium , until their boss contacts them .
, ray , who is being carried off in an ambulance , in a life - threatening situation , makes his final slur on bruges , thus , exemplifying the same absurd deflective humour .
in this image provided by focus features , colin farrell , right , and brendan gleeson are shown in a scene from
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the historic grand hotel casselbergh bruges is a spacious and charming hotel with an amazing downtown location . full review →
guilt - stricken after a job gone wrong , hitman ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in bruges , belgium , the last place in the world ray wants to be .
the college of europe in bruges is famous for a speech by margaret thatcher , and is where nick clegg and the danish prime minister went to university .
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dfds also operate overnight ferries from newcastle to ijmuiden ( near amsterdam ) daily . from ijmuiden , you can reach bruges in less than 3 hours by car .
it is fitting in bruges to stay in a hotel named after the extraordinary late - renaissance polymath anselmus de boodt – naturalist , mineralogist , doctor , musician – who once lived here . full review →
the “bruges” chair , is named after the enchanting and classical city of bruges . this canal - based city , located in the province of west flanders in the flemish region of belgium , is often referred to as “the venice of the north” . it’s architecture reflects its splendor during the medieval era of western europe . the “bruges” chair features a steel motorized incline mechanism . the lower back allows for acoustical freedom , while not loosing the necessary support . the “bruges” chair is available as a stand - alone chair , or can be configured into straight or curved row seating .
the satire
pk
was largely shot in bruges and relates the tale of an indian student who is studying in belgium . one day she meets the love of her life , but differences in background create many problems that lead to comic misunderstandings .
part of the reason for this is that mcdonagh’s background , like leigh’s , is in theatre , which explains both in bruges’ weakness and strengths . like a good stage play , mcdonagh’s film explores character through dialogue as well as action , and though this makes it somewhat static - even taking into consideration its frenzied , blood - spattered showdown - in bruges is able to sneak in some heavyweight questions under the radar .
the movie features shots of minnewater park , the markt and several canals . the city of bruges is launching a new tourism campaign in india based on the film .
a favorite restaurant of many of bruges ' residents . very reasonable prices and excellent food . closed sunday and monday nights .
with 45 . 1 million dollars in box office receipts in india in barely a few weeks
pk
is the most viewed indian movie ever in its country of origin .
a large number of carriers offer direct flights to brussels . belgium ' s main airport has its own railway station . bruges can easily be reached through the airports of brussels , charleroi ( brussels south ) and lille , so getting to bruges by train is by far the easiest way . direct trains from brussels airport every hour . from charleroi airport : expressbus to bruges station .
bruges ( dutch : brugge ) [ 46 ] is a town in flanders , the northern part of belgium . relatively cosmopolitan and bourgeois given its compact size , it is one of the best preserved pre - motorised cities in europe and offers the kind of charms rarely available elsewhere . bruges is a postcard perfect stop on any tour of europe .
martin mcdonagh’s feature film debut ‘in bruges’ , starring colin farrell ( phonebooth , miami vice ) and brendan gleeson ( beowulf , the tiger’s tail ) , reached number one in the irish box office at its opening weekend .
events are too easily described as ' turning points ' or ' defining moments ' , but mt ' s speech at bruges in september 1988 is one that deserves the label .
an amazing ( private ) art gallery with gothic cemetery in a subtropic garden located in the old freemasons temple ( 1756 - 1882 ) 1000m2 art and mystery in bruges ' old city center . open on sundays from 18 : 00 till 21 : 00 entrance : 6 euro
ken and ray work for harry , apparently a dublin crime lord , who for the first two thirds of the movie we hear only over the phone , until he materializes in bruges and turns out to be a worried - looking ralph fiennes . he had the men hiding out in london , but that wasn ' t far enough away . who would look for them in bruges ? who would even look for bruges ? killing the priest was business , but
blowing a kid ' s head off just isn ' t done .
he was awarded the best film script for in bruges , which he wrote and directed and which was released to critical and commercial success earlier this year . the dark comedy stars colin farrell and brendan gleeson as hitmen exiled to the belgian city of bruges to await instructions from their boss , played by ralph fiennes .
both hotels are endorsed by professionals . overall , relais bourgondisch cruyce - luxe worldwide hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to grand hotel casselbergh bruges . relais bourgondisch cruyce - luxe worldwide hotel is ranked # 7 in bruges with recommendations from 6 sources such as fodor ' s , the telegraph and star service .
in bruges : comedy - drama . starring colin farrell , brendan gleeson and ralph fiennes . directed by martin mcdonagh . ( r . 105 minutes . at bay area theaters . )
its mock - artistic thriller trappings notwithstanding , ' in bruges ' is basically a funny , tragicomic two - hander , with the casting of farrell alongside gleeson enabling a pleasing irish inflection .
: after i killed them , i dropped the gun in the thames , washed the residue off me hands in the bathroom of a burger king , and walked home to await instructions . shortly thereafter the instructions came through .
get the fuck out of london , youse dumb fucks . get to bruges .
i didn ' t even know where bruges fucking was .
this elegant and friendly four star hotel is perfectly situated near the grand place & historic town centre of bruges , with secure private parking .
even by belgian standards , bruges has a poor reputation for its weather . compared to other western european cities like paris , the weather in bruges is colder and more damp . even in july and august , average daily maximum temperatures struggle to exceed 21° c ( 70° f ) and rainfall averages 203 mm ( 8 in ) a month . after october , temperatures drop off quite rapidly and winter months are damp and chilly .
a film made in bruges has become the most popular indian movie ever in its country of origin .
pk
directed by rajkumar hirani was released on 19 december . the indian bollywood movie has already raised 45 . 1 million dollars .
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offering one of the best views in bruges , the 16 - room relais bourgondisch cruyce - luxe worldwide hotel is a charming upscale boutique overlooking the bend of the dijver canal . full review →
action , comedy . after the completion of a particularly difficult job in london , hitmen ray and ken are sent to bruges to have some rest . very much out of place , they are involved in a series of weird encounters and adventures .
you may know that bruges , belgium , is pronounced
broozh ,
but i didn ' t , and the heroes of
in bruges
certainly don ' t . they ' re dublin hit - men , sent there by their boss for two weeks after a hit goes very wrong . one is a young hothead who sees no reason to be anywhere but dublin ; the other , older , gentler , more curious , buys a guidebook and announces :
bruges is the best - preserved medieval city in belgium !
odd factoids abound — several relate to the history of bruges , photographed beautifully here — and one is even about the suicidal tendencies of dwarfs .
for some reason the idea of waiting for judgment in an unknown land is a common theme in philosophical irish literature . like in “waiting for godot” these characters are in a place they’re not familiar with and all three are waiting for the moment of truth . bruges is symbolic of purgatory . they’re trapped in the city waiting for their inevitable fate . this is hinted upon several times during the film .
in the essay by wim blockmans , ‘fondans en melancolie de povreté : living and working in bruges ( 1482 - 1584 ) ’ , we are introduced to the economic and political situation in the city . blockmans focuses on the ambitious public works initiated around the port and the steady ‘smaller scale’ production of the city’s craftsmen to show that period conditions were far better than have generally been assumed , especially by art historians . though acknowledging the clear drop in commercial activity in bruges after 1480 , the author demonstrates that most financial institutions of the mid sixteenth century operated at a level roughly consistent with the standards set a century earlier . he further points out that craftsmen’s wages were still the highest in the region . the event that served as a turning point in the city’s fortunes was the triumphal entry of archduke charles , the future charles v , on april 18 , 1515 . the citizens of bruges used it in a clear - minded and politically savvy way to announce a dramatic turn in their fortunes . this essay helpfully encourages art historians to avoid easy economic explanations in accounting for bruges’ changing artistic fortunes after its early flowering in the fifteenth century .
brendan gleeson and colin farrell play two hit men laying low in the absurdly quaint bruges , a medieval village mcdonagh shoots so lovingly you may assume kickbacks are on the way from belgium’s tourism council . the hit dudes are awaiting instructions – the movie is in no hurry to get them shooting people – and in the meantime , the dopier one ( farrell ) gets into trouble with women and dwarves , while the thoughtful one ( gleeson ) checks out the sights in bruges and insults american tourists .
so what are you waiting for ? just because in bruges is in a limited u . s . release is not a reason for you to not find a cinema it is playing at . see it . become a better person for doing so .
the issues that have already been discussed above may raise the question , is in bruges an irish film set in europe , is it a european film portraying irish characters , or is it a mid - atlantic movie set in bruges ? perhaps it is the work of a diasporan initiating new cinematic parameters or subverting old ones within a self - conscious postmodern global age . whatever the criterion , the same hit - man narrative set in dublin or london would constitute a radically different film . belgium as a location establishes the necessary distance required to represent ireland within a global context and bruges provides an unusual platform from which to observe the irish character abroad .
interesting theory on “seven psychopaths”…like “in bruges” at first i wasn’t sure if i liked the film or not , but with subsequent viewing it grew on me . mcdonagh films are like great wine…they age well .
in uk cinemas april 18 . in bruges is the darkly comedic tale of the fates of hit men ray ( colin farrell ) and ken ( brendan gleeson ) . after a difficult job in london , the team is ordered by their boss harry ( ralph fiennes ) to cool their heels in bruges . very much out of their comfort zones , the men find themselves drawn into increasingly dangerous entanglements with locals , tourists , and a film shoot . soon , their perspectives on life and death are violently skewed .
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the best films waste no time , and in bruges hits the ground sprinting with this pin - sharp voiceover :
after i ' d killed him , i dropped the gun in the thames , washed the residue off my hands in the bathroom of a burger king , and walked home to await instructions .
daily hot air balloon flights over the historic centre and its surroundings . the best way to enjoy the romance of bruges — and its stunning views — from a few hundred meters up in a balloon basket .
this is a charming place for your stay in bruges . a small scale hotel with comfortable rooms and very helpful staff . it is a very quiet hotel and nevertheless very centrally located near the main square .
half the fun of
in bruges
is in how it unfolds , and so talk about the story is best left to a minimum . the guys are in a lovely medieval city around christmastime , taking in the sites and experiencing civilization at its best , while internally absorbing the contrast between the environment and their function in it . they ' re waiting for a call from their boss , maybe to do another job .
known as ' the city museum of fine arts ' , it houses a collection of artworks that span several centuries ( 14th - 20th ) , focusing mainly on works by painters who lived and worked in bruges .
comedian rob schneider is slowly fading into obscurity for younger audiences and nowadays better remembered as
rob sssschneider
( spoken in a dopey voice ) in the spoof trailers used in the episode the biggest douche in the universe .
you probably already knew that bruges is the venice from the north . did you also know that its historic city center is a prominent world heritage . . .
if i grew up on a farm , and was retarded , bruges might impress me but i didn ' t , so it doesn ' t .
in 2027 , in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile , a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea .
thank you , tommy . much appreciated . “in bruges” is one of the most rewatchable films i’ve ever seen . i’ve seen it countless times and still feel the urge to revisit this dark gothic fairy tale like movie .
mcdonagh says the inspiration to make the film came from when he was stranded in bruges . he thought the city was beautiful with a fascinating history , but he couldn’t stand the boredom . this split opinion is what gave birth to both characters in writing and it is simply brilliant how their views differ on everything from life to death . “in bruges” is one of those films instantly elevated to cult status through countless quotable lines . the one - liners don’t feel scripted , the delivery is hysterically natural .
gand / gent , belgium : the jacques brel song marieke where the girl marieke is loved between the towers of bruges ( brugge ) and gand ( gent ) .
if you are a runner , try running the 7km circle around the old center . walk along the canal and see all of the medieval gates that used to control the traffic in and out of bruges . simply stunning !
obba adds a new dimension to architecture and pushes her boundaries . in bruges the agency makes room for a new walk , right on the water ! nest in the environment and experience the city from a whole new perspective while the water of the canals is rippling under your feet .
singin ' in the rain did this to most of the songs in the movie , most notably the title tune which was a standard song to be sung by aspiring actors in film in the ' 20s , ' 30s and ' 40s .
martin mcdonagh is greatly respected in ireland and england for his plays ; his first film , a short named
six shoooter
starring gleeson , won a 2006 oscar . in his feature debut ,
in bruges ,
he has made a remarkable first film , as impressive in its own way as
house of games ,
the first film by david mamet , who mcdonagh is sometimes compared with .
in bruges
was filmed on location ; bruges ( pronounced
broozh
) , the most well - preserved medieval city in the whole of belgium , is a welcoming destination for travellers from all over the world . but for hit men ray ( colin farrell ) and ken ( brendan gleeson ) , it could be their final destination ; a difficult job has resulted in the pair being ordered right before christmas by their london boss harry ( two - time academy award nominee ralph fiennes ) to go and cool their heels in the storybook flemish city for a couple of weeks .
the cool , contemporary bruges meeting chairs are durably constructed for long - term enjoyment and comfort . they have plush faux leather faced half backs and seats which are held firmly in place by a chrome cantilever support system and upholstered armrests for added comfort , so visitors and employees can relax in style
the films begins with ray ( collin farrell ) and ken ( brendan gleeson ) walking in bruges , “the most well preserved medieval city in the whole of belgium . ” we quickly learn that both are hitmen who are hiding out . bruges is the last place you would go to look for somebody . heck , i never heard of this beautiful place before watching the film . anyway , this is where where you stop reading if you haven’t seen this film yet .
these shadings , dimensions and notions are slipped in under the radar , just as a consequence of mcdonagh ' s telling the truth , moment to moment .
in bruges
is not a great movie , but there ' s no mistaking that it ' s the product of a great talent .
go down these stairs & you ' ll walk into one bruges ' oldest cellars , transformed into a beautiful bar where you can enjoy a drink and regular live music performances .
with in bruges , the british gangster movie gets a croydon facelift . it may not be new , but it ' s a wonderfully fresh take on a familiar genre : fucked - up , far - out and very , very funny .
. . . ' in bruges ' is a dead - of - winter miracle . tribute must also be paid to the haunting music of composer carter burwell .
- james verniere , boston herald , feb . 8 , 2008 .
the light - producing suitcase in pulp fiction is a homage to a similar item in the 1955 film noir kiss me deadly .
the political week in europe is reviewed in 60 seconds by giles dilnot who looks back over the headlines from strasbourg and brussels .
the political week in europe is reviewed in 60 seconds by jessica parker who looks back over the headlines from strasbourg and brussels .
one of the less touristy bars , with a nice selection of draught and bottled beers . it ' s probably the oldest pub in bruges dating from 1515 . rated 4 . 5 stars out of 5 on trip advisor based on 24 reviews .
the film’s final joke will especially appeal to moviegoers who are fans of “don’t look now , ” another thriller set in a city that , like bruges , is linked by canals ( venice ) . you can enjoy “bruges” even if you haven’t done your “don’t look now” homework , but you’ll miss out on this : early on , farrell stumbles upon a crew shooting a movie he’s told is “a pastiche of ‘don’t look now’ or – well , ‘homage’ is too strong a word . ” that line feels like a throwaway , inside joke until you get to the final minutes of “in bruges” and realize it is itself a pastiche / homage to “don’t look now , ” too .
martin mcdonagh , an irish playwright who won the oscar for his short film six shooter , reveals immense talent as a writer / director with his first full - length film . a sundance favorite , in bruges is an original , offbeat and darkly comical caper film that twists and turns in compelling and unpredictable ways .
one of bruges ' culture temples with a world - class program in classical music and contemporary dance . the season usually runs from mid - september to june , but it also becomes a hub for the early music mafestival [ 9 ] each august .
your drive to belgium takes you through northern france to bruges , not far from the north sea in northern belgium . bruges is a simply exquisite town . the intact medieval centre of this unesco world heritage site looks like a living canvas painted by a flemish old master . upon arrival in bruges , your guided tour begins with a walk through the city ' s medieval heart . highlights include the magnificent grand place , quaint houses with elaborately decorated facades , the halles ( an outdoor market with a belfry ) , the place du bourg with the saint - sang basilica , the gothic - style town hall and the beguine convent . in summer ( april to october ) you ' ll then take a short cruise down bruges ' canals to see this lovely old city from the water . you ' ll have free time afterwards to pursue your own interests , perhaps visiting the museums of flemish art or browsing for handmade lace and belgian chocolates .
when you’re planning to visit bruges you can easily hop on a bike and start to discover the city . there are various bike rental companies spread over the city and some of them also offer the opportunity to do a guided bike tour . a local guide will take you across bruges highlights within a few hours . two good bike tour companies are baja bikes and quasimundo .
the experience will be classic bruges at this subtly regal hotel , steps to the markt . rooms are surprisingly spacious , and the library and bar with fireplace both elegant . full review →
the bruges card [ 51 ] provides discounts to most of the major attractions ( as well as to performances at the concertgebouw [ 52 ] ) , and can be picked up at any of the hostels around town . it is available for either 2 or 3 consecutive days . the reduced rate cannot be used in conjunction with a student rate ( both student and bruges card rates are identical ) and hence is most useful for older travellers .
for centuries the maes family has been brewing beer on the walplein in bruges . the history of the brewery is contained in a unique museum . guided tours are organised every day . are you looking for a different way to have lunch in bruges ? our modern tavern is strongly recommended ! you can enjoy your meal overlooking the canals , cosy by our fireplace , looking down on our state of the art brewering house or , when the sun is out , on our beautiful terrace . lunch is served every day from 12 pm until 3 pm . discover our menu on urltoken
within the oldest ramparts of the medieval city , in the heart of the city , but in the middle of a green area .
when attempting to critique a work it is imperative to beware of creating signifiers which may not have any bearing on the actual meaning , if any , intended by the artist . therefore , i am not proposing that in bruges is making any conscious sociological statement or advocating any political agenda . however , i would suggest that the inflections in mcdonagh’s work offer a deep psychological understanding of the disparity between diaspora and exile and present a philosophy that recognises , although inadvertently , a necessity for tolerance in a globalised world . in bruges demonstrates how migratory fusions and linguistic tensions are unavoidable , how hybrid cultures are inevitable and how their trajectory is becoming increasingly uncertain .
quirky art hotel in the centre , next to st salvators church . this traditional bruges townhouse has been thoughtfully renovated , with each of the rooms decorated in its own style . some of the rooms have en - suite jacuzzi , and some sleep up to 5 people . the hotel offers internet access and cycle hire for guests .
brief synopsis the scene is set in fifteenth century bruges , when the city was at the height of its prosperity . franz , son of the old bellmaker is in love with nita , the baron’s daughter , but her ambitious father wants her to marry a count instead . to bribe her , the baron offers to give her anything she wants . she chooses a peal of bells for her father’s belfry , insisting that they must ring louder and sweeter than any in bruges . scuppering the baron’s plans to have the bells made in france , franz provides him with some which his father had made years before and the baron is forced to let him marry nita .
although the criminals in in bruges do not constitute a privileged minority , nor do they enjoy psychological or social security , they too have identified themselves in terms of their dissimilation or separation ; in this case they are tarnished by what they perceive to lack . they are , thus , “the misguided and beguiled agents of the state” , the disillusioned . they are a realm unto themselves , yet their concept of ‘nation’ does not constitute belonging , loyalty and solidarity as liberal enthusiasts might engender . gunfire is their voice , the definitive voice of frustration . consequently , in its allusion to ethnicity and national stereotypes in bruges demonstrates that “membership in a nation” does not always unify or “promise individuals redemption from personal oblivion” as tamir hoped . 47 as it weakens racial and class divides , social internationalism with an adherence to cultural diversity is by far more conducive to ethnic tolerance and social cohesion .
ten limited releases this week , including . . . two opening in 100 theaters or more , two opening in one theater each , two
aladdin : in the original arabian nights the story takes place in china and the amount of wishes isn ' t restricted to just three .
this makes it even funnier to watch the bits in shakespeare in love where will is trying to work out how the story will end .
in other words , the problem of ethnic conflict exists from the chain of command to the ground . in a study of mcdonagh’s play ,
“in bruges’” selection may have left the folks at focus features scratching their heads after the hfpa shockingly neglected to nominate their acclaimed “milk” in the best drama or director categories , but the snub has made the overall awards race much more exciting and hinted that this is one of the few years when the globe winners could be real surprises .
london based hit men ray and ken are told by their boss harry waters to lie low in bruges , belgium for up to two weeks following their latest hit , which resulted in the death of an innocent bystander . harry will be in touch with further instructions . while they wait for harry ' s call , ken , following harry ' s advice , takes in the sights of the medieval city with great appreciation . but the charms of bruges are lost on the simpler ray , who is already despondent over the innocent death , especially as it was his first job . things change for ray when he meets chloe , part of a film crew shooting a movie starring an american dwarf named jimmy . when harry ' s instructions arrive , ken , for whom the job is directed , isn ' t sure if he can carry out the new job , especially as he has gained a new appreciation of life from his stay in the fairytale bruges . while ken waits for the inevitable arrival into bruges of an angry harry , who feels he must clean up matters on his own , ray is dealing with his own . . .
the intertextual references in the film are therefore more about bringing attention to the persuasive means with which an audience is cajoled and less about honouring the filmmaking of roeg or dishonouring the hollywood formula . indeed , mcdonagh’s semiotic ploy shows no preference for any particular genre . rather , it is providing a space of intervention between two forms of film without prioritising one over the other . in exploring the various artistic strands within in bruges , one gets a sense of the breadth of mcdonagh’s sensibilities . whether it is through formal aesthetic contrast , geographical location , construction of a sub - narrative , a self - reflexive use of violence or outright emotional deflection , the distinctive film codes exercised in in bruges make evident mcdonagh’s adeptness for challenging established concepts of art .
in a similar vein , in bruges makes an indelible connection between class , ethnicity and conflict . on the one hand the underworld of ken and ray highlights the social disparities that perpetuate ethnic conflict on the ground ; on the other hand , harry’s desperation to belong to a particular rank or category , to be part of an imagined living standard and to obtain it at any expense , indicates a certain critique of the organised system and demonstrates how the exclusivity of the latter perpetuates the former . in this sense , in bruges is not only presenting a humourous tale of gangsters and their path of redemption ; it is also drawing on the freedom of fiction to document social concerns .
the irish hit - men ken and ray are sent by the londoner mobster harry waters to the medieval belgium city of bruges in christmas after an awry job in a london church . ray bungles it . while ken enjoys the historic city , ray feels completely bored and misses his home . ray meets the small time drug - dealer and crook chloë , who sells drug to the cast and crew of a movie that is filmed in bruges , and has an incident with a canadian tourist and later with chloë ' s boyfriend . meanwhile harry , who has an stringent code of principles , gives ken special orders .
in english - language sources , is generally considered hugely influential on later cinema . there is a particular scene set on some stairs leading down to the harbour in odessa which has been imitated several times , including in
a major ecstasy producer living in luxury on the dutch - belgian border faces big changes when two undercover agents begin moving in on his operation .
there ' s enough spiritual clarity in # knightofcups to make viewers blinded by sorrow see beauty in life . my review : urltoken 2 years ago
just a short walk from the markt , this place undoubtably has some of the best coffee in bruges . with a genuine espresso machine , the conti , and a passion for good quality , the owner sabine , is great for a chat and a good coffee for only €2 .
maximiliaan p . j . martens , ed . , bruges et la renaissance . de memling à pourbus : notices [ cat . exh . ] ghent : ludion / flammarion stichting kunstboek , 1998 . 255 pp , isbn 90 - 5544 - 237 - 2 ; also published in dutch .
edward g robinson ' s distinct facial features and speech mannerisms have been used for every stereotypical mob boss in animated cartoons , including rocky and mugsy in looney tunes and the mob boss of the ant hill gang in wacky races .
even in country that is as steeped in beer as belgium is the wieze brand is iconic . that’s in part down to the wieze october festivals , inspired by the famous munich beer fests , th . . . [ more ]
brussels & beyond cooperates with worlds best beer professional . he has references such as the american senator and his wife and absolutely knows everything about beer . he has the key to the city of bruges and will unlock all secrets of beer , passing by the most secret places in the city .
both sint niklaas b & b and koen & annemiene dieltens are endorsed by expert writers . overall , koen & annemiene dieltens is preferred by most professionals compared to sint niklaas b & b . koen & annemiene dieltens ranks # 48 in bruges with accolades from 1 reviews such as lonely planet .
p & o ferries [ 48 ] operate a daily sailing every evening from hull to zeebrugge , taking 12½ hours for the crossing . the fares do not include the bus from the ferry terminal to bruges railway station .
beautiful cellar from the 15th century . nice place to have a drink or eat homemade dishes made with beer . the prices are very reasonable and the location is excelent if you want to experience some history of bruges .
brendan gleeson is brilliant as ken , one of a pair of hit men sent to bruges , a medieval belgian town , along with his partner in crime , ray , played by colin farrell in probably his best performance . ken and ray have been dispatched to this storybook flemish town by their capricious boss , harry ( ralph fiennes ) , but neither is clear why .
with “in bruges . ” it feels like martin mcdonagh opened a window in a room where the air has been recycled endlessly . for his directional debut is a true work of originality . it strikes a balance between humor and drama and adds a rare layer of philosophical undertones to the genre . it has something new to say and so the experience is a rewarding one .
compare / contrast pop culture isolation ( in which the reference is well - known in one or a few major areas , but virtually unknown elsewhere ) .
the film represents one of the few completely successful comic treatments of hit men in movies , usually a sour subject . colin farrell and brendan gleeson are the professional killers , who are sent by their boss to bruges , belgium , after a disastrously botched job . bruges is a beautiful medieval city , with canals and museums and buildings from the 12th century , but as soon as ray ( farrell ) arrives , he thinks it ' s a dump , while ken ( gleeson ) , his partner , loves it .
apparently citing too - high costs , india’s vishesh films has cancelled its agreement with flanders tourism to shoot the big bollywood production blood money in flanders . the film was meant to start shooting next week in antwerp and other local locations . flanders had planned a tourist campaign in india following the release of the film but said in a statement that connections made “in the bollywood industry have not been lost . other producers are showing an interest in flanders as a film location” .
the foreign office file on the preparation of the bruges speech was quietly shown to the journalist hugo young when he was writing his book on britain ' s role in european integration ,
this blessed plot
( 1998 ) . it has now been formally released under foi at the request of margaretthatcher . org . we publish it in full for the first time on this site .
with its three protagonists in place , in bruges begins its frantic final act , which is where some of its artfully packed contents start to spill out , and the simple pleasures of its character studies give way to overexcited intrigue , tragedy and an inevitable climactic shoot - out . still , this is a minor gripe about a film which takes a genre that shouldn’t be allowed any more , never mind encouraged , and fashions something provocative and original in its thinking .
kinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .
modern and comfortable rooms in a traditional building . relatively close to the station .
the opening was used in the maxell
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twin peaks , san francisco , california : two hills in san francisco , made famous by the series twin peaks ( which takes place in washington state ) .
mcdonagh’s synchronized sense of place and sense of difference reflects such an advantage . in
situated in one of the most romantic nooks in brugge , this lovingly and stylishly restored historic pair of houses offers enchanting views over the reien . full review →
the final film in the category , “mamma mia ! ” enters the race as the only musical and the highest - grossing film among the contenders in either best picture category ( over $ 570 million worldwide and counting ) . but its reviews were not outstanding , and without that critical heft , its best chances may be if “vicky , ” “happy” and “bruges” siphon votes from one another .
ray ( farrell ) and ken ( gleeson ) , two foul - mouthed irish hitmen , lie low in the medieval belgian town of bruges to evade the police after a botched job back home . while awaiting instructions from their furious boss harry ( fiennes ) , ken braces himself for the worst . . .
dfds [ 49 ] operates ferries from dover to dunkirk every 2 hours . from dunkirk , bruges is only 90 km / 1 hour drive away . dfds do not take foot passengers on this or their dover to calais route .
don ' t you believe it !
was a reference to a 1947 radio show of the same name in which popular urban legends were debunked . tom saying this in tom and jerry has confused quite some viewers in the decades beyond .
ever since quentin tarantino first wrote a scene in which two bad guys kvetch about madonna and cheeseburgers , jokey hit - men movies have been as common as busted side mirrors dangling off cars during a minnesota winter . still , perfect casting , original filmmaking , a picturesque setting and a unique approach to the telling of jokes make “in bruges” stand out from its tee - hee / bang - bang brethren .
if you set out to design a fairy - tale medieval town , it would be hard to improve on central bruges ( brugge in dutch ) . picturesque cobbled lanes and dreamy canals link photogenic market squares lined with soaring towers , historic churches and old whitewashed almshouses . and there’s plenty of it . the only downside is that everyone knows . that means that there’s a constant crush of tourists in the centre , especially through the summer months . so to really enjoy bruges stay overnight ( day trippers miss the fabulous evening floodlighting ) and try to visit midweek ( avoiding floods of weekend visitors ) . there’s a special charm in spring when daffodils carpet the tranquil courtyard of the historic begijnhof retreat , or in winter ( except christmas ) when you can have the magnificent , if icy , town almost to yourself .
when ray and ken visit a museum they stumble upon “the last judgment” painting by hieronymous bosch . “purgatory’s kind of like the in - betweeny one . you weren’t really shit , but you weren’t all that great either . ” notice how similar bruges is portrayed throughout the picture . on the one hand it’s a “fairytale town . ” on the other it’s a shit - hole . maybe it’s in - betweeny .
the film , directed by rajkumar hirani , is a classic kind of bollywood story : a young journalist in delhi , who had her heart broken after a whirlwind romance in bruges , comes across an alien who desperately needs to find his lost pendant – his only way home . critics are heralding it , however , for its ability to criticise organised religion with its fish - out - of - water approach .
martens addresses the design , production and distribution of art in the second half of his essay . in comparison with the situation in fifteenth - century bruges , foreign patronage became less prominent , though the spanish community seems to have provided some relief for the declining market . we should be cautious , however , of using earlier models to judge the situation in the sixteenth century . as the author demonstrates , new market forces made speculative production and organized workshop production more influential factors in this era . an instructive review of the 1519 - 20 dispute between ambrosius benson and gerard david over working materials highlights the importance of workshop models . it further underscores how artists had to stray from traditional practice and adapt to contemporary circumstance to be successful . the underlying message of martens’s essay , convincingly argued , i think , is that these new standards generated a contemporary style as recognizable and perhaps as admired by buyers and patrons as the works produced in bruges by jan van eyck and his contemporaries a century earlier .