The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF) is back and celebrating its 40th edition.

BIFFF will be held in three cinemas at its new venue, Brussels Expo at the Heysel, from 29 August to 10 September 2022.

With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels and the Belgium-Hong Kong Society, BIFFF is screening two Hong Kong films., multi-award winning thriller Limbo and adventure comedy Schemes in Antiques.

Limbo (2021) by Soi Cheang on Tuesday 30 August at 8.30pm

In Cantonese, with English, French and Dutch subtitles

BIFFF has chosen Limbo to take part in the Black Raven Competition for Best Thriller and for the Critics' Selection. The film has won awards from the Far Eastern Film Festival in Udine, Italy; the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, Spain; the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards; and the Hong Kong Film Awards.

The story: Seasoned detective Cham Lau and rookie partner Will Ren track down an elusive serial killer through the dark alleys of stormy Hong Kong. As they investigate the series of crimes, they come across a woman called Wong who has a past with Cham. Unbeknownst to her, she holds the key to solving the case.

'A gritty, realistic Hong Kong crime noir thriller, beautifully presented in Black and White. This could be the movie of the year.';
Asian Film Fans

'Soi Cheang appears ready to return to the artistic vision that at one point made him a strong candidate to become Hong Kong's next world-class filmmaker.';
Edmund Lee, South China Morning Post

'(...) Soi Cheang delivers a tough, atmospheric slice of Cantonese noir that defiantly tips its hat to the great tradition of John Woo and Johnnie To.';
Lee Marshall, Screen International

Schemes in Antiques (2021) by Derek Kwok on Monday 5 September at 2pm

In Mandarin with Engish, Dutch and French subtitles
Hong Kong filmmaker Derek Kwok directs a Mainland cast in this co-production.

The story: Despite his family's famed expertise on ancient relics, Xu Yuan makes a simple living as the owner of an electronics shop, eager to distinguish himself from a disgraced ancestor who was executed for treason after stealing a Chinese Buddha head for Japan. But when a descendant offers to return the relic to China, Xu Yuan uncovers a decades-old mystery and soon embarks on a journey that could finally restore his family's reputation, and may also cost him his life.

"Schemes in Antiques is wildly imaginative and quite funny in its serious treatment of these speed antique grading challenges and the race to decipher the clues. It's unlike anything you've seen recently and is definitely not going to see a Hollywood remake. Which all adds up to this being a must-see if you enjoy offbeat Chinese comedy action thrillers."
Dave Taylor, Planet Dave

For further details of the films and the BIFFF, please visit the BIFFF official website

A still from Limbo.

A still from Schemes in Antiques