Review of Belgica (2016) by Matthias S — 27 Mar 2016

Saw this in Belgian cinema, don't understand the low rating at all! Perfectly depicts the nightlife in Ghent, has great actors, doesn't glorify the partying like some movies would...

This review of Belgica (2016) was written by Matthias S on 27 Mar 2016.

Belgica has generally received mixed reviews.

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