Georges Rodenbach (185598) was a prominent Belgian poet and novelist, who belonged with Meterlinck to the group of mystic-symbolists. He was called the “Psychologist of Cities.” It is no coincidence that in the novel The Bell (1897), the city of Bruges becomes a clockwork mechanism, which with each battle of bells is given in the life of Joris Borluyt. He dedicated his life to music and to this city. After the death of chief bell ringer Bruges, Joris becomes his successor. However, is Borluyt happy, did he live? Only love, forbidden love, tragic, sudden will make him believe in life, love his city again . And give up everything....