Title: Belgica
Year: 2016
Genre: Drama
Rating: 5.983
Cast: Stef Aerts, Tom Vermeir, Dominique Van Malder, Ben Benaouisse, Boris Van Severen
Description: A relentless descent into self-destruction, masked by the fleeting euphoria of success, that's the brutal beauty of Felix van Groeningen's *Belgica*. This isn't just a film about a bar; it's a visceral exploration of ambition's corrosive power, the intoxicating allure of the high life, and the inevitable hangover. The brothers at the heart of the story are captivating in their flawed humanity, their choices echoing the chaotic energy of their establishment. *Belgica* is a masterclass in atmosphere, a suffocatingly immersive experience that leaves you breathless, grappling with the film's unflinching portrayal of excess and its consequences. The cinematography perfectly captures the intoxicating and ultimately destructive cycle of their enterprise, leaving a lingering impression long after the credits roll. Prepare for a cinematic gut punch that will leave you questioning the price of fleeting glory.