@article{ref1,
title="In Bruges: Heaven or hell?",
journal="Literature and Theology",
year="2012",
author="O'Brien, C.",
volume="26",
number="1",
pages="93-105",
abstract="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. © 2011 The Author. Published by Oxford University Press 2011; all rights reserved.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0269-1205",
doi="10.1093/litthe/frr057",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/litthe/frr057"
}