There is something quite distinctive and yet quite hard to pin down about the current wave of Belgian films. though very much within the arthouse aesthetic there's just something damaged about these films, something that - when coupled with elements of crime film and other dark overtones - gives them a broad appeal into the more genre oriented world as well. Films like Bullhead, The Misfortunates and Ex Drummer are all obvious examples of these pictures and it would appear Peter Monsaert's Offline may be another.
Monsaert's debut feature looks as though it could be something quite extraordinary. Check the English subtitled teaser below and an image gallery on the official site.
After seven years in prison, Rudy Vandekerckhove has set himself two clear objectives: get back to work as a washing machine repairman, and - more importantly - become reconciled with the family he had left behind. But despite the help and support of Denise, a retired hairdresser, and his friend Rachid, his plans fail. Just when a reunion eventually comes within sight, the past gets the upper hand again, and Rudy has to take the toughest decision of his life.
Monsaert's debut feature looks as though it could be something quite extraordinary. Check the English subtitled teaser below and an image gallery on the official site.