Half a century of iconic festivalmoments in international cinema on Belgian soil. This calls for a special celebration. ArtistCongratz’ cue to make Filmfest Ghent’s image- and soundwizards shine even more this year✨
2023 will enter history as the 50th edition opened by Holly, selected in Venice just last September, and the fifth feature film, directed by Fien Troch.
Once again this Belgian talent makes us watch more closely into the sometimes harsh world youngsters have to deal with.
Be sure not to miss our next post, zooming in on the creative process of Fien and her crew/cast as well as the amazing course of the film so far.
But first we’d like to focus on two other impressive productions.
One is likely to become Oscarnominated in 2024, called “Past Lives”, by Celine Song. This story about childhood sweethearts frozen in time will touch many (broken) hearts.
The other is the first VR experience at Filmfest Ghent. “Floating with spirits” will submerge you into a universe in and out of this world. Created by the Colombian-Belgian director Juanita Onzaga, featuring…her audience.
By placing the viewer in the middle of her film, he becomes part of it.
While she whispers the story as if she doesn’t want to bother the spirits, she makes them dance around, one with nature.
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