Production
BB Blues
Genre: Drama
Format: short
Release: September 2024
Director: Elliot Gossieaux
Cast: Loes Swaenepoel & Robbert Vervloet
Producer: Elena Reynaert
Writer: Elliot Gossieaux
Dop: Lino De Koninck
Country of origin: Belgium
"BB Blues" is a raw and intimate portrayal of a couple, Ben and Ilse, navigating the complexities of parenthood, relationships, and personal struggles. Set against the backdrop of everyday life, the film delves into the challenges and tensions that arise as they grapple with fertility issues, parental responsibilities, and their own individual needs.
Ben and Ilse's journey unfolds through a series of vignettes that capture moments of vulnerability, frustration, and connection. From Ben's awkward attempts at fatherhood to Ilse's search for identity amidst the demands of motherhood, the story explores the highs and lows of their shared experience.
"BB Blues" is a poignant and deeply affecting exploration of love, loss, and the messy, beautiful journey of becoming a family. Through its honest and unflinching portrayal of one couple's struggles and triumphs, the film invites audiences to reflect on the universal themes of love, parenthood, and the search for meaning in a complex and often challenging world.
