TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - In Bruges: Heaven or hell?
JO  - Literature and Theology
A1  - O'Brien, C.
SP  - 93
EP  - 105
VL  - 26
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0269-1205
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/litthe/frr057
ID  - ref1
ER  -