Brussels by Night

In "Brussels by Night," a poignant and unflinching drama from 1983, Belgian director Marc Didden offers a stark contrast to the country's conventional cinematic fare of the time. Following the aimless Max as he wanders Brussels with unpredictable mood swings, the film masterfully captures the city's grey atmosphere through its bleak narrative structure. Tensions rise among Max's unlikely companions, including two men vying for the affections of Alice, a bar keeper, in this gripping portrayal of human relationships and despair.