Be Film Festival

The film festival that's so nice it opens twice. If it's the last ten days of the year it's time for the Be Film Festival, the round up of the best Belgian films of the year plus a few sneak previews to spice things up. A total of 40 shorts and full feature films will be screened at the Cinematek or in Bozar auditoria from the 22nd to the 30th of December. And special this year, the Festival opens twice. Céline Masset, one of the festival organizers explains: "Is this an excuse to have two opening parties? Of course normally we don't need an excuse to have a party but this time, OK two parties are better than one party and since we are taking a break for Christmas the 24th and 25th, on the 26th we begin one more time." A sneak preview is the film Low Notes, the first feature film by Belgian director Laurier Fourniau, which is entirely in English as it takes place in Los Angeles; a twisted "finding oneself" tale. New this year, the festival is offering holiday packages which include 2 nights at a 4 star hotel, Spa sessions, full access pass, VIP screenings and dinner for two at the Be Bar, the festival's heart where one can eat, drink, dance and talk. www.befilmfestival.be full access pass €20 before Dec 14