Any Way the Wind Blows (2003)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

Tom Barman

Writer:

Tom Barman (writer)

Release Date:

2 October 2003 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Plot:

Sort of a low-budget Shortcuts, set in the Flemish port city of Antwerp on a warm day in June. Natalie...

Plot Keywords:

Deus | Antwerp Belgium | Tranche De Vie | Vlaams | Ensemble Film

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Frank Vercruyssen	...	Walter
Diane De Belder	...	Lara
Eric Kloeck	...	Paul Garcin
Natali Broods	...	Natalie
Matthias Schoenaerts	...	Chouki
Dirk Roofthooft	...	Firmin
Jonas Boel	...	Frederique
Titus De Voogdt	...	Felix
Sam Louwyck	...	Windman
Annick Christiaens	...	Elsie
Cedric Faes	...	Charlie
Ides Meire	...	Thomas
Louise Fimmers	...	Julie
Katelijne Damen	...	Grootmoeder
Diane Meersman	...	Jessie

Runtime:

Switzerland:127 min

Country:

Belgium

Language:

Flemish | Dutch | English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Belgium:KT | Netherlands:12 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium

Trivia:

The ring tones of the character's mobile phones are songs from dEUS (Director of the movie is Tom Barman, front man of dEUS).

Barman directs as he sings

Barman directed Any Way the Wind Blows as he would sing a dEUS song. Anarchy rules over a logical and common strain of thoughts. The story behind this movie just goes any which way the wind blows. And that can truly be refreshing to watch, if you are prepared and willing that is. Viewers who state that there is nothing to keep the story-lines together are right. Who the hell is that Windman anyway? Still, I really enjoyed this movie. Antwerp is a beautiful, bustling, happening place and Any Way captures that feeling. It also captures the silliness, the racism, the bureaucracy, the addictions and the violence that survives undetected in a seemingly friendly city. The movie is entertaining, funny and a little shallow. Barman's screen debut will not make as heavy an impact as his music debut. In that light some might be disappointed. But then again, 'Worst Case Scenario' would be a subtle subtitle for Any Way the Wind Blows.