Screening#1 - Bruges International Film Festival 2023

This screening session features 2 films. All films are in English and/or have English subtitles.

Join us at the cinema's bar (Crea Café) for a free drink after the screening!

Kiss/Crash (United Kingdom) by Adam Cole

What destruction is triggered by romance? What pleasure is there in a car crash? Kiss/Crash is a provocative short film that uses AI-generated imagery to explore the theme of desire and the expanding gap between real experience and artificial representation in the digital age.

Running time: 00:01:10

Courage (Mexico) by Rubén Rojo Aura

A story of self-discovery, where the main characters play versions of themselves and unfold on the stage of life. An aging 76-year-old actress, her vision clouded by a retina disease, fights to maintain her place in the theater company she has called home for so long. As she struggles to come to terms with her impending blindness, her life is further complicated by the unexpected arrival of her estranged 50-year-old son, fresh from his own battle with alcoholism. As the two try to reconcile their past and present, the actress is forced to confront her fears and insecurities. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and redemption as they navigate the complexities of family, aging, and the search for acceptance.

Running time: 01:30:00