A desperate man tries to win back his ex at a nightclub, but things go hilariously wrong when he ends up stuck in a toilet. This Belgian-French co-production is a tight 70-minute genre-bender that mixes laughs with genuine tension.
If you thought your last breakup was bad, wait until you see what happens to the protagonist of Flush. This new comedy-thriller, now playing in Belgian cinemas, follows a man (Jonathan Lambert) on a mission to reunite with his ex-girlfriend (Élodie Navarre) at the nightclub where she works. What starts as a simple romantic plea quickly spirals into a chaotic night of drug dealers, angry bar owners, and a toilet bowl that just won’t let go.
Director Grégory Morin, known for his sharp visual style, shot the film in just 18 days. The entire movie takes place in a single location—a nightclub—which adds a claustrophobic, almost theatrical energy to the story. Did you know that the toilet scene was actually filmed in a specially constructed set that allowed the camera to move freely around the actor’s head? The crew had to build a custom harness to keep Lambert safe and comfortable during the extended takes.
The cast is a delightful mix of French and Belgian talent. Jonathan Lambert brings a perfect blend of desperation and absurdity, while Élodie Navarre’s performance as the unimpressed ex adds a sharp edge. Belgian actor Rémy Adriaens, a familiar face from local productions, plays the nightclub bouncer with deadpan humor. At just 70 minutes, Flush is a tight, no-nonsense ride that proves you don’t need a big budget to make a big impression.
