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Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)<\/strong> is happening this year for the 43rd time between the 8th and the 20th of April. BIFFF is a fantasy and horror film festival and one of the biggest genre film festivals in the world, showing over 100 features and shorts. The festival has a unique atmosphere, hosting noisy audiences and interactive screenings where moviegoers have the opportunity to comment on the movies real-time and interact with the directors and producers.<\/p>\n

\u00a0”BIFFF is a major community event, which doesn\u2019t take itself seriously and enjoys a good play.” shares our Head of Programme, Malin Bergstr\u00f6m<\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Two Finnish premieres at BIFFF<\/h2>\n

After Us, the Flood<\/em> by Arto Halonen<\/strong> is a science fiction film that is focused around the themes of environmental disaster, climate change and time travel. The screening at BIFFF is its Belgian premiere, having been released in December 2024. The Creeps<\/em> by Marko M\u00e4kilaakso<\/strong> is a horror-action film about two American youngsters in a Finnish ski resort. BIFFF will host its world premiere, with the film officially coming out at the end of 2025.<\/p>\n

Arto Halonen is a film director known for his documentary films with social commentary. His past work includes films like The Shadow of the Holy Book, Princess <\/em>and\u202fWhite Rage.<\/em> After Us, the Flood<\/em> has an exciting cast of actors including Elias Westerberg<\/strong>, Linnea Leino<\/strong> and Antti Reini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Marko M\u00e4kilaakso is a director known for his work with films and music videos. The Creeps<\/em> is his fifth feature film and was released in 2021. His previous films include It Came From the Desert, Netflix\u2019s Bordertown 3 <\/em>and Helsinki Syndrome 1 and 2.<\/em> The cast for The Creeps<\/em> includes renowned actors Christopher Lambert<\/strong>, Jarmo M\u00e4kinen<\/strong> and Michael C. Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The festival takes place 8.- 20.4.2025 at Brussels Expo. See the full programme on BIFFF\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tickets giveaway<\/h2>\n

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux is giving away 5 pairs of tickets for the screening of After Us, the Flood<\/em> and 3 pairs of tickets for the screening of The Creeps<\/em>.\u00a0Keep an eye on our Instagram page<\/a> from Tuesday, 8.4. to find out more!<\/p>\n

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Practical Info<\/h2>\n

Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF)<\/strong>
\nDates & Time:<\/strong>\u00a0BIFFF takes place 8.-20.4.2025
\nLocation:<\/strong> Heysel Brussel Expo, Palais 10
\nAccessibility:<\/strong>The spaces in Heysel Brussel Expo are equipped for people with reduced mobility. For more information please contact the BIFFF team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Creeps (2025)<\/em><\/h3>\n

Dates & Time:<\/strong> 11.4.2025, 23:59 CET
\nCountry:<\/strong> Finland
\nAudio:<\/strong> English, Finnish
\nSubtitles:<\/strong> EN \/ FR \/ NL
\nRunning time:<\/strong> 96′
\nGenre(s):<\/strong> black comedy, horror
\nAudience:<\/strong> 16+
\nTickets<\/a><\/p>\n

After Us, the Flood<\/em> \/ J\u00e4lkeemme vedenpaisumus <\/em>(2024)<\/h3>\n

Dates & Time:<\/strong> 17.4.2025, 19:00 CET
\nCountry:<\/strong> Finland
\n<\/strong>Audio:<\/strong> Finnish
\nSubtitles:<\/strong> EN \/ FR \/ NL
\nRunning time:<\/strong> 96′
\nGenre(s):<\/strong> romantic comedy, science-fiction, time travel
\nAudience:<\/strong> 16+
\nCompetition(s):<\/strong> International
\nTickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cover image: Film still from J\u00e4lkeemme vedenpaisumus \/ After Us, the Flood<\/em>. Image provided by BIFFF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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