Belgium’s “The Broken Circle Breakdown” a contender for best foreign film

Belgium’s “The Broken Circle Breakdown” a contender for best foreign film
Belgium’s “The Broken Circle Breakdown” a contender for best foreign film

Belgium’s “The Broken Circle Breakdown” a contender for best foreign film

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The Broken Circle Breakdown is nominated for an Oscar for best foreign language film. The film, by Belgian director Felix van Groeningen, tells the story of a bluegrass banjo player, Didier, and his wife, Elise. The family begins to unravel after the couple’s six year old daughter becomes ill. Film contributor Milos Stehlik and director Felix van Groeningen join us to discuss the movie. (Photo: Flickr/canburak)