In Bruges: Heaven or Hell?
The tale of two foul-mouthed Irish contract killers hiding out in Belgium may initially appear incompatible with the writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), the Latin Father of the Church. However, this article argues that Martin McDonagh's film In Bruges (2008, UK/USA) has the dimensio...
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| Format: | Electronic Review |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2012
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Literature and theology
Year: 2012, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 93-105 |
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Book review
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| Summary: | The tale of two foul-mouthed Irish contract killers hiding out in Belgium may initially appear incompatible with the writings of Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), the Latin Father of the Church. However, this article argues that Martin McDonagh's film In Bruges (2008, UK/USA) has the dimensions of an Augustinian drama, addressing themes raised in the theological epic City of God, including eschatology, sin, suicide, war and the nature of suffering. In 107 minutes—rather than the voluminous pages of Augustine's magnum opus—In Bruges offers an opportunity for its protagonists to ponder on some of life's most vital questions. |
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| ISSN: | 1477-4623 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Literature and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/litthe/frr057 |