In Bruges is a 2008 British black comedy-drama film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. It was the opening night film of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for the film, while Martin McDonagh won a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. The film has since gone on to achieve cult status.