La nuit se traîne (Night Call)
2024
****
Director: Michiel Blanchart
Cast: Jonathan Feltre, Natacha Krief, Romain Duris, Jonas Bloquet, Thomas Mustin, Sam Louwyck, Nabill Mallat, Claire Bodson, Graham Guit, Marco Maas
Mady is a student who moonlights as a locksmith in Brussels. When he opens a door to a woman who disappears with a bag of money, a ruthless mobster gives Mady one night to find the money and save his life. Michiel Blanchart's feature debut is a twisty and entertaining 90-minute thriller, which makes the most of its simple premise. Apparently Blanchart was influenced by Collateral, and that is clear particularly in the film's beautiful nighttime visuals. Jonathan Feltre gives a great performance as the resourceful protagonist.
