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18E EDITIE LEUVEN, BELGIUM

23.03 – 31.03.22

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At the end of March, we are happy to kick off the 18th edition of DOCVILLE: a vibrant film festival devoted entirely to documentary film, with a strong focus on national and international author cinema. In addition to the various competitions in which dozens of documentaries compete for the prize for best documentary, there are fascinating thematic series, many debates and discussions, professional activities and a cozy pop-up café. Discover it all in this brochure and come see for yourself, from 23 to 31 March in Leuven. Welcome to DOCVILLE!

Focus on Philosophy......................................... 14 Canvas & DOCVILLE ........................................ 19 Ket & Doc........................................................... 19 DOCVILLE +........................................................ 20 ConScience....................................................... 22 Spectrum............................................................ 26 Fond of Footage............................................... 34 Outside the Dox................................................ 38

Frank Moens. programmer DOCVILLE

VR Docs.............................................................. 40 Sabam Evening................................................. 40 DOCVILLE Academy........................................ 41 Festival schedule . ........................................... 42

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Locations 1. Festival Centre: Cinema ZED Vesalius and Auditorium Vesalius

A. Vesaliusstraat 9c Opening hours: 10 am to 15 min. after the start of the last film. More information at www.docville.be.

2. 30CC/Wagehuys Brusselsestraat 63 Opening hours: from 30 min. before the screening until 15 min. after the start of the display.

3. Kinepolis Bondgenotenlaan 145 Opening hours: from 30 min. before the screening until 15 min. after the start of the display.

Belgian selection DOCVILLE presents the ten best Belgian documentaries of the past year. Films that capture special places in our country, such as a small pigsty or an operating room where hypnosis is used, but also films that look beyond national borders and zoom in on, for example, Iceland, Congo, Ireland or Turkey. Documentaries made by familiar faces or by young newcomers. The strongest film will be announced the winner of the Jury Prize for Best Belgian Documentary.

EN My Voice Will Be With You Hypnosis as anesthesia. It not only speaks to our imagination, it is already happening in practice, even in Belgium. We follow two renowned Belgian specialists in surgical hypnosis and are given an insight into their special method in which their voice, together with the power of the imagination, can take patients beyond the operating room and the pain.

Juste un mouvement

Omar Blondin Diop, a Maoist student from Niger, starred in Jean-Luc Godard’s La Chinoise in the 1960s. Fifty years after this almost prophetic cult film, Vincent Meessen supplements the fiction with a film essay. A special reflection on Diop’s life, political activism, unpunished injustice, art and memory, and the evolution of Sino-African relations from Diop’s time to the present.

1h50 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Vincent Meessen - D Chinese, French – SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (6.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director.

1h50 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Vincent Meessen - D Chinese, French - SUBS English – Screening times: Wed 30.03 (7.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Heimaland

In the shadow of the Icelandic volcano Katla lies the village of Vík í Myrdal. The villagers have been trying to understand the lurking danger for centuries. Despite signs of increased activity, Katla attracts tourists from all over the world and has become a source of income. This change in the almost mystical relationship between the villagers and the volcano creates friction within the community. Heimaland delves into the ambiguity of a community that, in its quest for wealth, becomes alienated from its own environment. 1h07 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Dorus Masure, Ischa Clissen - D English, Icelandic – SUBS English – Screening times: Mon 28.03 (8.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Is there hope for Congo? For twenty-five years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been torn apart by a war largely ignored by the media and the international community. What is going on? And is there still hope after more than a quarter of a century of violence?

L’empire du silence The Democratic Republic of Congo has been torn apart for twenty-five years by a war largely ignored by the media and the international community. Award-winning documentary maker Thierry Michel shows the harsh reality of impunity, but also gives a voice to unyielding hope, for instance to doctor Mukwege, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. A tough, harsh but important documentary. 1u50 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Thierry Michel - D English, French – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (19u) in Auditorium Vesalius, Wed 30.03 (22u) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 27.03 is followed by Docville Plus: Is there hope for Congo? (in Dutch).

Conversation with Katrien Vanderschoot (journalist) and Peter Verlinden (journalist).

Sunday March 27 (9 pm) Following the film L’empire du silence (7 pm)

A Parked Life

Petar is one of the hundreds of thousands of Eastern European truck drivers who cross the European mainland for 48 weeks a year. Life on endless highways and creepy parking lots is monotonous and hard, but it’s the only chance to give his son a better future. But the toll that Petar and the others have to pay is high. A Parked Life offers a multicolored view of the European continent, from the simmering deserts of Spain to the frozen north of Norway. 1h25 - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Peter Triest - D Bulgarian - SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (8 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director and with the protagonist Petar.

New Pigs on the Block

Luc, Mia and Anja are three pigs who are part of a social neighborhood project. On a small piece of no man’s land they process the food surpluses from the neighborhood. A noble initiative that starts out for as a bit of heaven on earth for the pigs. But as the seasons progress, the fairy tale becomes more and more grim. The camera brings us up to eye level with Luc, Mia and Anja and also observes human beings alongside them. New Pigs on the Block is a tenderly confrontational film that shows the ambiguous relationship between humans and animals in an unseen way. 1h10 - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Jimmy Kets - D Dutch – SUBS English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (8 pm), Mon 28.03 (22.15 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening of 26.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Four Seasons in One Day

Every day the Carlingford ferry takes people back and forth between Northern Ireland and Ireland. The border hides deep in the sea, invisible to passengers on the boat. During the short trip across the high seas, various stories, thoughts and musings emerge. A kaleidoscopic story based on how an imaginary line is reflected in people’s everyday lives and thoughts. 1h15 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Annabel Verbeke - D English – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (6 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Dragon Women Within the financial sector, only a handful of women make it into the higher ranks of power . They are admired as much as they are despised. They have worked very hard to get to the top and yet every day they have to fight against prejudice and sexism. Filmed in Europe and Asia, at home, at work and in their free time, these women testify about what has made them successful and how they have had to adapt to survive in one of the most competitive and masculine sectors in the world. 1h30 - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Frédérique de Montblanc - D English, French, German, Korean – SUBS English - Screening times: Tue 29.03 (8 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director and with Laetitia Teuber, one of the ‘dragon women’.

ALL-IN At the start of the summer, two boys go to work in a gigantic all-in clusive hotel on the Turkish Riviera. They find themselves in a world of colorful swimming suits, lavish buffets and veiled power relations and gradually discover the possibilities of getting ahead in life. A sun-drenched portrait of two young men in search of a better life. But soon they ask themselves the question: which dreams are really worth chasing? 1h20 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Volkan Üce - D English, Turkish – SUBS Dutch - Screening times: Tue 29.03 (6 pm) in ZED-Vesalius Is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Duty of Care

While alarm bells are being sounded all over the world by climate activists and experts, polluting multinationals and neglectful governments show no sign of actually waking up. Until the day a Dutch lawyer writes world history with the law as a weapon. This thrilling courtroom drama follows Roger Cox as he battles Shell and other major players. He paved the way for a new kind of climate activism. A hopeful and inspiring story that shows how one person can really make a difference. 1h18 - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Nic Balthazar - D Dutch, English – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (8 pm), Thu 31.03 (7 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening of 24.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director and with attorney Roger Cox.

International selection Following a strict selection, DOCVILLE nominated ten brand new author documentaries that represent what the festival stands for: excellent documentaries that are not only strong in content, but also have an eye for the visual aspect and therefore deserve a place on the big screen. The best film is awarded the Canvas Jury Prize and can start dreaming of an Oscar, because the winner of this competition gets a spot on the long list of the Academy Awards.

My Old School

16-year-old Brandon Lee seems like a model student: good grades, nice to everyone and a real star on the school stage. Only he’s not who he claims to be. How far would you go for a second chance to make your dream come true? Who is Brandon Lee really? And why did he pretend to be someone else? A very creative, largely animated documentary, that once again proves that reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction. 1h44 - United Kingdom - 2022 - Director: Jono McLeod - D English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis, Mon 28.03 (10.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening of 27.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Trenches

Trenches and stylized black and white photography. It feels as if we are being catapulted back to the last century, but alas. Since 2014, Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting pro-Russian separatists while diplomats - nowhere near the frontlines - negotiate precarious ceasefires. Experienced war journalist and photographer Loup Bureau spent months documenting life in the Ukrainian trenches just a few miles from their enemy.

The Soldier

Deep in the Amazon jungle, Henrik, a former Danish soldier, tries to find relief from his post-traumatic stress disorder. After being let down by the classical treatments, he has withdrawn to the jungle all by himself. Far from everything and with the help of medicinal plants, this scarred soul battles against his demons, surrounded by both the tranquility and the madness of the jungle.

1h25 - France - 2021 - Director: Loup Bureau - D Ukranian – SUBS English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (6 pm), Sun 27.03 (10.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

58 min. - Denmark - 2021 Director: Nikolaj Møller - D Danish – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (4 pm), Tue 29.03 (9.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

A Marble Travelogue

The special route that marble takes - from extraction to end product - is surprising and characteristic of today’s global economy. The marble starts out as a rough block and ends up as a Hellenistic sculpture or fridge magnet, from Greece to China and back again. In a playful and ironic way, it hints at the dark sides and absurdism of the global economy, neoliberalism and consumerism. 1h37 - Greece, Netherlands - 2021 - Director: Sean Wang - D Chinese, English, French, Greek – SUBS English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (5.30 pm), Wed 30.03 (5.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

A Declaration of Love

Spending 22 years behind bars and then being acquitted for a crime you never committed. It happened to Curtis McCarthy. But even after his release, the nightmare does not end. This special documentary is a masterclass in filmmaking. The director surprisingly succeeds in making a visually captivating author’s film by using only extreme close-ups. 1h02 - Italy - 2021 - Director: Marco Speroni - D English - SUBS English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (4 pm), Mon 28.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Salaryman

Live to work or work to live? In Japan, employees often seem to have no choice. In a society where labor is central, there is little time left for private or family life. The faceless workers are all too often seen as replaceable cogs in the labor system. In her debut film, artist Pacheco gives the anonymous employee a voice in a special way. 1h20 - Costa Rica - 2021 - Director: Allegra Pacheco - D Japanese – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (10 pm), Sun 27.03 (8.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 27.03 is followed by a Q&A with Dr. Deborah Giustini (Japanese Studies, KU Leuven).

Fire of Love

Katia and Maurice: two volcanologists, passionate about their science and their love for each other. The mediagenic couple takes huge risks in their quest for more knowledge about volcanic eruptions while providing hundreds of hours of breathtaking footage. Director Sara Dosa restored the images recorded on the pellicle to their original unearthly beauty. 1h33 - Canada - 2022 - Director: Sara Dosa - D English, French – SUBS English – Screening times: Wed 30.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis, Thu 31.03 (6.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

The Mission

Four young American Mormons travel to Finland to convert people. It’s hard to imagine a greater contrast than the one between the young missionaries and the Finns, perhaps the most irreligious, reserved and skeptical people in Europe. This intriguing and at times amusing portrait takes an unexpectedly respectful look at a group of young people from a religious community that is all too often depicted as closed, strange and full of rules and taboos. 1h36 - Finland, Germany - 2022 - Director: Tania Anderson - D English, Finnish – SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (5.30 pm), Tue 29.03 (8 pm), Thu 31.03 (4 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 27.03 is followed by a Q&A with Johan Detraux (ex-Jehovah’s Witness and author of Het verborgen gevaar), i.c.w. SKEPP.

1970

1970, two weeks before Christmas. Right at this time the communist regime in Poland decides to raise prices of some essential products. The result: one of the largest and bloodiest protests the countr y has ever seen. Behind the scenes, those in power plan the suppression and subsequent cover-up of the protest. Recently rediscovered telephone recordings are combined with stop-motion animation, forming a particularly original and, above all, exciting portrait of a power crisis. 1h10 - Poland - 2021 - Director: Tomasz Wolski - D Polish – SUBS English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (4 pm), Tue 29.03 (3.30 pm), Thu 31.03 (11 am) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 31.03 is part of the Day of the Archive where the director extensively discusses his artistic vision on the use of archives.

Nelly & Nadine

1945. A woman with Asian roots looks straight into the camera. Nadine Hwang is one of the survivors who was transferred to Sweden from Ravensbrück concentration camp. A year earlier she met Nelly, the love of her life, in the camp. Special archive footage tells the wonderful life story of both women, a fantastic and surprising love story that you will never forget. 1h32 - Sweden, Belgium, Norway - 2022 - Director: Magnus Gertten - D English, French, Spanish, Swedish – SUBS English – Screening times: Mon 28.03 (4 pm), Wed 30.03 (8 pm), Thu 31.03 (9.15 am) in ZED-Vesalius The screening of 30.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director and with Sylvie, the granddaughter of Nelly.

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NORDIC DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION

COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD

BRÜGGER A film by MADS

by KAADA. composed and performed STAFFOLANI. Music TORSTEIN GRUDE. NICOLÁS NØRGAARD MØRNER TVEIT and TORE VOLLAN. Editor Producers PETER ENGEL, BJARTE NORDISK FILM & TV FOND, EURIMAGES, GRAVITY, NRK, Executive Director of Photography VPRO, AGAINST DANISH FILM INSTITUTE, by BRAM CROLS. by MADS BRÜGGER. the support of with VRT–CANVAS, ROCKSÉN. Co-produced Written and directed Produced with old TVEIT and ANDREAS Produced in association HAMMARSKJÖLD. BJARTE MØRNER RTBF and GEO TELEVISION. and HINTERLAND present COLD CASE facebook.com/ColdCaseHammarskj by PETER ENGEL, BELGIAN TAX SHELTER I VÄST, BBC STORYVILLE, LAIKA FILM & TELEVISION FILM FUNDING, LILLETVEDT. Produced & Television AB. DOC SOCIETY, FILM PIRAYA FILM and (VAF), FLANDERS Colorist TOM CHR. AS and Laika Film WINGMAN MEDIA, SVT, BERTHA FOUNDATION, AUDIOVISUAL FUND mix SENJAN JANSEN. ApS, Piraya Film DIRECTORS, DR, ROGALAND, FLANDERS Wingman Media Sound design and with ASSOCIATE 08/01/2019 FRITT ORD, FILMKRAFT World sales DR SALES. © 2019 Produced in co-production SVENSKA FILMINSTITUTET, with DR SALES. NORSK FILMINSTITUTT, 8. Financed in collaboration YLE, RÚV and CHANNEL

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Focus on Philosophy

Is there a word that conveys a more beautiful ambition than the word philosophy? The desire of wisdom. Philosophy is the comprehensive study of the meaning of the most universal aspects of existence and of the validity of our thinking about them. Forget the cliche of abstract topics for crusty professors. These questions have a real link to our daily lives, now and in the future. Leave it to DOCVILLE to find special documentaries about philosophy that will leave you feeling inspired.

Does free will exist?

Future Shocked In recent years, moral rules have evolved at a remarkable speed. There are heated social debates around themes such as gender, climate and race. Activists are running ahead, others are pushing the brakes in response. Whipped into a frenzy by social media, polarization is taking on unprecedented forms. What’s going on here? And how do we quickly achieve the necessary progress in this tense situation? 2h00 - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Johan Van Schaeren - D Dutch, English SUBS Dutch Screening times: Thu 24.03 (6 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys

For 2,500 years, philosophers have been wondering if free will exists. Over time, numerous arguments were developed for and against. Are we really free in our thoughts and actions? And what are the consequences if the answer is not unequivocally yes? In this debate, philosophers look at the arguments presented in the documentary and offer their own views on this problem. Round table with Prof. Stefaan Cuypers (KU Leuven), Benjamin De Mesel (KU Leuven), Jan Verplaetse (UGent). Moderated by Prof. Filip Buekens (KU Leuven) Tuesday March 29 - 10.15 pm Following the film Free Will (8.15 pm)

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life The endearing, unconventional and brilliant scientist Oliver Sacks is known to the general public for the film adaptation of one of his most famous books, Awakenings. The man who spoke so captivatingly about his patients told his own story for the first time at the age of 81, six months before he died. He was an outsider in his field, but also in his life he colored outside the lines. A moving and ver y fascinating portrait of and about the world’s most famous neurologist’s adventurous life. 1h34 - United States - 2021 - Director: Ric Burns - D English – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (7.30 pm), Sat 26.03 (9.45 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Tue 29.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis The screening on 29.03 is followed by a Q&A with Pieter Adriaens (professor philosophy KU Leuven and a big fan of Oliver Sacks).

Young Plato

Holy Cross Boys Primary School is located in the heart of Ardoyne, a residential area of Belfast with a somewhat dodgy reputation. Drugs, crime and relentless sectarian violence manifest themselves in the knife, gun, and petrol bomb - certainly not a place to raise children. Yet eccentric school principal Kevin McArevey and his dedicated, visionary team are convinced they can turn the tide with… philosophy! Armed with the wisdom of the old masters, the children question their parents’ entrenched prejudices. 1h42 - Ireland - 2021 - Director: Neasa Ni Chianain, Declan McGrath - D English – SUBS Dutch, English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (8.15 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Sun 27.03 (2 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys, Wed 30.03 (2 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 24.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director. On 27.03 there is simultaneously a children’s workshop philosophizing with children (in Dutch).

Free Will?

“We are free to determine what we do and who we are”. The concept of free will is perhaps the most fundamental in our understanding of who we are as humans. However, this idea has been debated since ancient times and contemporary insights are downright sobering. Are we really free in our thoughts and actions? And what are the consequences if the answer to this question is not unequivocally yes? United States - 2022 - Director: Mike Walsh - D English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (12.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Tue 29.03 (8.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening on 29.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director and by Docville Plus: Does free will exist? (in Dutch).

The Brain

Is it possible to imitate the human brain on a computer? Or to connect it to machines? The advanced discoveries since the beginning of the 21st century are increasingly bringing science fiction into reality. A fascinating insight into the philosophical and social consequences of contemporary progressive scientific research. 1h43 - France, Switzerland - 2020 - Director: Jean-Stephane Bron - D English, French, Italian – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (2 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Mon 28.03 (8.15 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 28.03 is followed by Docville Plus: Artificial Intelligence: dream or nightmare? (in Dutch).

Artificial Intelligence: dream or nightmare? Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence (AI)? Which applications are already available and what is in the pipeline? Could this technology go too far? Should we be concerned or is it just a matter of learning to live with a new technology?

Monday March 28 (10 pm) Following the film The Brain (8.15 pm)

Examined Life Philosophy is a living, active discipline. An impressive group of contemporary thinkers talk about their work and how it relates to today’s society. Examined Life takes philosophy out of the closed off world of academics and brings it back to the hectic life of the street. Join some of the great thinkers of our time and discover the power of philosophy to change the way we see the world around us. 1h27 - Canada - 2008 - Director: Astra Taylor - D English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (6.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Fri 25.03 (6 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys

Special: Slavoj Žižek EN The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology Are ideologies just fantasies that we allow to have a concrete impact on our societ y? How are they promoted or undermined in largescale films or other forms of popular culture? In this follow-up to The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema, Žižek uses his inventive interpretation of film history to reflect on ideologies. A unique speech that is both hilarious and deep. 2h14 - United Kingdom, Ireland - 2012 - Director: Sophie Fiennes - D English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (8 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Sun 27.03 (10 am) in ZED-Vesalius

Slavoj Žižek, pseudo philosopher? Slavoj Žižek is a philosophical rock star who, with the help of Hermetic philosophers such as Jacques Lacan and W.F. Hegel, tries to understand the world. His influence on the Humanities and Cultural Studies is immense. Institutionally he certainly belongs to philosophy, but should we take this man seriously? And does he take himself seriously?

Žižek!

Round tab l e w i t h p ro f. Fi l i p Buekens (Higher Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven) and Geerdt Magiels (science philosopher)

Slavoj Žižek: sociologist, philosopher, psychoanalyst, communist and cultural critic. But also a flamboyant, controversial and eccentric outsider. Director Astra Taylor follows Žižek as he traverses the world - from New York lecture halls to the streets of Buenos Aires - as he passionately expounds different aspects of his thinking. A dazzling introduction to one of the most extraordinary characters in contemporary philosophy.

Wednesday March 30 (7.15 pm) Following the film Žižek! (6 pm)

1h11 - United States - 2005 - Director: Astra Taylor - D English, Slovenian – Screening times: Wed 30.03 (6 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening is followed by Docville Plus: Slavoj Žižek, pseudo philosopher? (in Dutch).

Antigone, How Dare We!

Which laws are the most important? State laws or moral rules? The figure of Antigone has, since ancient times, represented the moral resistance of the individual against the unshakable state apparatus that does not participate in ethics. This documentary combines images of recent political events with Žižek’s very own way of thinking. Is today’s Antigone pe r sonif ied by the populist, anti-migration politicians, or by those who oppose them? Who plays which role in the “Greek tragedy” that we are currently undergoing? 1h10 - Slovenia - 2020 - Director: Jani Sever - D English, Slovenian – SUBS English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (5.30 pm), Tue 29.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 26.03 is followed by a Q&A with the director.

Expo Philosophy deals with big questions, but also explores the correctness of our thinking. In this exhibition some fascinating thought experiments are discussed that make you reflect on (the lack of) logic in your own reasoning and the consequences of certain moral choices. Discover that ‘thinking through’ means much more than following your initial intuition. Location: Foyer Cinema ZED Vesalius - Vesaliusstraat 9c Leuven Free to visit during the entire festival.

The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema

Charismatic Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek emerges as an overwhelming yet masterful guide in this highly original take on the great films of cinema history. Why are the birds in The Birds after the blond Novak? And where does the mystery man in Lost Highway come from? Is cinema a Freudian slip in which the viewer indulges his perversion? A unique tour through film history. 2h30 - United Kingdom, Netherlands, Austria - 2006 - Director: Sophie Fiennes - D English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (10 pm), Sat 26.03 (8 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Workshop: philosophy for kids Children can also (learn to) philosophize. In this workshop, Prof. Dr Griet Galle talks to children about some philosophical questions and does stimulating practical exercises with them. Philosophy is not only fascinating, but also a lot of fun. While their kids enjoy the workshop, parents can watch the documentary Young Plato. Screening: sun 27.03 (2 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys For children aged 8 - 11

CANVAS & DOCVILLE For many years, DOCVILLE and Canvas have enjoyed a shared passion for excellent author documentaries and have been loyal partners in crime. The winners of DOCVILLE 2021 will find their way to the culture-loving channel this year:

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Some Kind of Heaven

President

The Siberian permafrost is melting, ancient bones are rising from the ground and wildlife seems to have disappeared. A contemporary story based on historical, mythological and current stories.

Disneyland for retirees, that’s what The Villages in Florida is also called. 130,000 senior citizens live together in an eye wateringly expensive dream. A visually strong film - sometimes tender, sometimes hilarious, sometimes painfully sharp - that shows that for some people life truly does begin at 60.

A special insight into a crucial period in Zimbabwe’s recent histor y with an intimate portrait of presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa, who continues to campaign despite all opposition and threats.

Liesbeth De Ceulaer, 2021, Belgium, 73 min

Lance Oppenheim, 2020, United States, 83 min

Camilla Nielsson, 2021, Denmark, United States, 120 min

Later in the spring you can also watch the following high-profile Belgian documentaries that were previously screened at DOCVILLE: Dark Rider by Eva Küpper, What Makes Us Boys by Janet van den Brand and Timothy Wennekes, Victoria by Sofie Benoot, Liesbeth De Ceulaer and Isabelle Tollenaere (Winner of the Best Belgian Documentary DOCVILLE 2020), ALL-IN by Volkan Üce and Dragon Women by Frédérique Descantons de Montblanc.

Ket & Doc In bite-sized pieces of 15 minutes each, we see a special part of the world through the eyes of a child. Not only fascinating for the young target group (children between 9 and 12 years old) but for everyone in the pedagogical field who would like to work with a certain theme. Screening: Wed 30.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Bgirl Badli (15 min - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Charlotte De Cort)

The tough bgirl Mali finds her escape in breakdance: as a 14-year-old she goes from battle to battle. She bravely finds her way in a new school, a new city and new dance styles.

Goals (15 min - Belgium - 2021 - Director: Florinda Ciucio)

Best friends Charlotte and Husna play soccer together and both dream of a professional soccer career. When Charlotte’s talent is noticed, she transfers to a better team. Will they remain friends?

Licht (15 min - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Sarah Lederman)

Julie lost her mom and dad at a young age. She looked for a way to cope with this loss and found the strength to carry on. An intimate portrait of a girl who, despite an immense loss, faces the world with open arms.

Aikiddo (15 min - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Annabel Verbeke)

After the lockdown, 10-year-old Aiko heads into town in search of new stories for her vlog. She meets other children who express their feelings musically. Singing, beatboxing and dancing together, Aiko finds new friends.

Voorbij de sterren (15 min - Belgium - 2022 - Director: Sara van Oostrum)

In an imaginative conversation, a colorful group of children searches for answers to their questions about the mystery of life and death. On the basis of a series of beautiful dioramas, a dialogue develops between young and old, with a cute rabbit in the leading role.

MORE THAN FILM In recent years, DOCVILLE has made a name for itself by offering in-depth content about various topics and cinematic concepts. In addition to film screenings with Q&A’s, there are the DOCVILLE+ sessions: debates and panel discussions on current themes in response to a film on the programme. This year DOCVILLE is happy to collaborate even more extensively with our partner Canvas. All sessions will be in Dutch.

Youth care 2.0 Friday March 25 (9.40 pm) Following the film Jason (8 pm) Should our youth care be thoroughly rethought? What works well and what goes wrong in the current mode of operation? Is it a utopian thought that every young person could receive the care they need? Or is it a perfectly achievable reality that we can work towards? Moderated by Joris Hessels (television producer)

Women support women? Saturday March 26th (9.45 pm) Following the film Sisterhood (8 pm) Does it still matter in our society whether you are a man or a woman? According to the law, there should be perfect equality. But are there still differences in reality? And if so, are those differences a problem? What does practice teach us about the impact of being a woman? Conversation with Sophie Dros (director Sisterhood), Pinar Akbas (columnist) and Naomi Skoutariotis (ex-journalist Knack, works on a book about sisterhood). Moderated by Michèle Cuvelier (radio host).

Is there hope for Congo? Sunday March 27 (9 pm) Following the film L’empire du silence (7 pm) For twenty-five years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been torn apart by a war largely ignored by the media and the international community. What is going on? And is there still hope after more than a quarter of a century of violence? Conversation with Katrien Vanderschoot (journalist) and Peter Verlinden (journalist).

Deradicalisation: (how) does it work? Sunday March 27 (6 pm) Following the film The Return: Life After ISIS (4 pm) In Saudi Arabia there is a rehabilitation program for people who were at one point detained in Guantanamo. But how do you deradicalize someone? Is that even possible? And can deradicalisation be done by someone with a completely different background? Conversation with Rudi Vranckx (journalist), Brahim laytouss (directeur Edara) et al.

Platform economy Wednesday March 30 (9.45 pm) Following the film The Gig is Up (8.15 pm) Uber, Amazon, Deliveroo, ... Millions of people work for the global ‘gig’ economy: not for an hourly wage, but paid per assign-

ment. What is the true cost of this system? Is this the future of the economy? Or a horror scenario to be avoided at all costs? Conversation with Jan Bullens (lawyer), Herman Loos (sociologist) en Elief Vandevenne (VUB).

Does free will exist? Tuesday March 29 - 10.15 pm Following the film Free Will (8.15 pm) For 2,500 years, philosophers have been wondering if free will exists. Over time, numerous arguments were developed for and against. Are we really free in our thoughts and actions? And what are the consequences if the answer is not unequivocally yes? In this debate, philosophers look at the arguments presented in the documentary and offer their own views on this problem. Round table with Prof. Stefaan Cuypers (KU Leuven), Benjamin De Mesel (KU Leuven), Jan Verplaetse (UGent). Moderated by Prof. Filip Buekens (KU Leuven)

Artificial Intelligence: dream or nightmare? Monday March 28 (10 pm) Following the film The Brain (8 pm) Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence (AI)? Which applications are already available and what is in the pipeline? Could this technology go too far? Should we be concerned or is it just a matter of learning to live with a new technology?

Slavoj Žižek, pseudo philosopher? Wednesday March 30 (7.15 pm) Following the film Žižek! (6 pm) Slavoj Žižek is a philosophical rock star who, with the help of Hermetic philosophers such as Jacques Lacan and W.F. Hegel, tries to understand the world. His influence on the Humanities and Cultural Studies is immense. Institutionally he certainly belongs to philosophy, but should we take this man seriously? And does he take himself seriously? Round table with prof. Filip Buekens (Higher Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven) and Geerdt Magiels (science philosopher)

Media versus Science Sunday March 27 (3.30 pm) Following the film Science Friction (2 pm) Scientific experts and the media: it is not always a perfect match. Due to the fundamental difference in their nature - thorough research versus the need for quick and preferably provocative news there is an inevitable field of tension. Round table with prof. Marc Van Ranst (KU Leuven), volcanologist Sam Poppe (Polish Academy of Sciences and one of the subjects of the film), Hilde Devoghel (KULeuven science communication coordinator and board member SciMingo) Moderated by Marleen Finoulst (editor-inchief of Health & Science) in collaboration with SKEPP

ConScience

The Mole: Undercover in North Korea

Two ordinary Danish men manage to infiltrate North Korea’s illegal i nte r nati ona l t rade net wo r k , something even the CIA has not yet managed to do. In this real life spy thriller, DOCVILLE familiar Mads Brügger follows a special duo on their ten year long undercover mission: a former chef and a convicted businessman expose an international net work that produces and trades weapons and drugs for North Korea.

A remarkable series of films that cast a critical eye on society, highlight a current topic or open up a scientific debate... In short: films that give you food for thought and sharpen the mind. The winner of this competition receives the Con/Science Award from the DOCVILLE jury.

Navalny

2h06 - Denmark - 2020 - Director: Mads Brügger - D Danish, English, Korean, Spanish – SUBS English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (3 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Sun 27.03 (11 am) in Auditorium Vesalius, Sun 27.03 (8 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys

On August 20, 2020, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent developed by the Soviet Union, during a flight to Moscow. He survives thanks to an emergency landing and his evacuation to a hospital in Berlin. In this compelling portrait that feels like a suspenseful spy thriller, he searches for evidence against President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin that continues to deny any involvement. 1h38 - United States - 2022 - Director: Daniel Roher - D English, Russian – SUBS English – Screening times: Mon 28.03 (8 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys, Wed 30.03 (6 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 28.03 is followed by a Q&A with prof. Ria Laenen (docent Russian politics, KU Leuven).

Deradicalisation: (how) does it work? In Saudi Arabia there is a rehabilitation program for people who were at one point detained in Guantanamo. But how do you deradicalize someone? Is that even possible? And can deradicalisation be done by someone with a completely different background? Conversation with Rudi Vranckx ( jou rna l i s t), B rah i m l ay touss (directeur Edara) et al.

Sunday March 27 (6 pm) Following the film The Return: Life After ISIS (4 pm)

The Return: Life After ISIS

The Return: Life After ISIS tells the astonishing story of two girls who left their country to join ISIS. When they decide to return home, they are shunned by everyone around them. With this touching story, Alba Sotorra paints an impressive portrait that will mercilessly leave you with a lump in the throat. 1h30 - Spain, UK - 2021 - Director: Alba Sotorra - D English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (8.45 pm), Sun 27.03 (4 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys, Thu 31.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 27.03 is followed by Docville Plus Deradicalisation: (how) does it work? (in Dutch).

Name of the Game

Innocent playful behavior or sexual harassment and abuse of power? For some the boundary is crystal clear, for others there is a gray area. Popular Norwegian politician Trond Giske was on his way to become the next prime minister. Until he was accused of transgressive behavior. He still dismisses the matter as innocent thoughtlessness. Is the boundary of transgressive behavior set in stone? 1h43 - Norway - 2021 - Director: Håvard Bustnes - D Norwegian – SUBS English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (4 pm), Sun 27.03 (3 pm), Tue 29.03 (4 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Jason

What if care does not care? Jason testifies about the year he spent in a closed youth center in the Netherlands. He gets vulnerable by allowing himself to be followed honestly and openly during his current, intensive trauma treatment. It is clear for Jason: no matter the intentions, locking up young people does not help. On the contrary. A captivating and personal portrait that raises important questions about how youth care currently functions. 1h30 - Netherlands - 2021 - Director: Maasja Ooms - D Dutch – SUBS English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (8 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Mon 28.03 (6 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys The screening on 25.03 is followed by Docville Plus Youth Care 2.0 (in Dutch).

Youth care 2.0 Should our youth care be thoroughly rethought? What works well and what goes wrong in the current mode of operation? Is it a utopian thought that every young person could receive the care they need? Or is it a perfectly achievable reality that we can work towards? Moderated by Joris Hessels (television producer) Friday March 25 (9.40 pm) Following the film Jason (8 pm)

Women support women? Does it still matter in our society whether you are a man or a woman? According to the law, there should be perfect equality. But are there still differences in reality? And if so, are those differences a problem? What does practice teach us about the impact of being a woman? Conversation with Sophie Dros (director Sisterhood), Pinar Akbas (columnist) and Naomi Skoutariotis (ex-journalist Knack, works on a book about sisterhood). Moderated by Michèle Cuvelier (radio host). Saturday March 26th (9.45 pm) Following the film Sisterhood (8 pm)

Eternity at Last

Birth, illness and death are universally recognized as inherent parts of life. But does this really have to be the case? Not if it’s up to the visionaries in this pragmatic science fiction documentary. They want to take human evolution into their own hands and use transhumanistic technologies to put an end to the limits that nature has always imposed on us as humans. A fascinating glimpse into a possible future where the aspect ‘fiction’ has disappeared from science fiction. 1h32 - Germany - 2021 - Director: Stephan Bergman - D French, German – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (6.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Fri 25.03 (7.45 pm), Wed 30.03 (4 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Sisterhood

Do women still need feminism in 21st century Western Europe? What has changed in recent decades? What remains persistently present? Are there brand new painful issues? A candid film for men and women about what it means to be a woman in our society. 1h11 - Netherlands - 2022 Director: Sophie Dros - D Dutch – SUBS English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (8 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Tue 29.03 (10.15 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 26.03 is followed by Docville Plus Women support women? (in Dutch).

Solutions

Replacing taxes on labor with taxes on capital, reducing CO2 emissions to zero, separating social media and news sites, avoiding information bubbles, requiring transparency of algorithms, teaching a history of humanity: the result of ten days of reflection by a think tank of fifteen experts. Discover the solutions that came from some of the greatest minds joining forces. 1h15 - Denmark - 2021 - Director: Pernille Rose Grønkjær - D English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (11 am) in Auditorium Vesalius, Sun 27.03 (11 am) in 30CC/Wagehuys, Mon 28.03 (5.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius i.s.m. Apache

Spectrum An extremely varied selection of films for the true documentary lover. Films that got everybody talking while conquering the international film festival circuit or unknown gems that our programmer is happy to introduce. All these films show what DOCVILLE stands for: strong author films that deserve to be seen on the big screen.

CLOSING FILM

Girl Gang

Leonie and three other teenage girls are children of their time: social media is essential in their lives. Leonie has millions of followers on Instagram, the ultimate dream of many teenagers. Her life seems perfect and her parents happily join the story. An intimate insight into a world where growing up is exciting, but also chaotic and at times terrifying. 1h36 - Switzerland - 2022 - Director: Susanne Regina Meures - D German – SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (5 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Thu 31.03 (8.15 pm) in Kinepolis

Lost and Found in Paris

The Mushroom Speaks

The Lost and Found Office in the heart of Paris is the last resort for anyone who has lost something important in the city of lights. It takes some effort to find your things there: long queues, paperwork and a lot of patience for detailed descriptions. But the ultimate hope of recovering the lost object makes up for it all. The stories of the lost items and the circumstances in which they were lost offer a very intimate and surprisingly fascinating insight into everyday life. 1h18 - France - 2020 - Director: Laura Lamanda - D French – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (10.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Fri 25.03 (6 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius

Fungi have a lot to tell us and it’s about time we listened. Various enthusiasts - united by their fascination for fungi - are looking for answers to var ious contempo rar y questions. Fungus activists, mushroom seekers and pickers, scientists, cultivators and spiritual seekers talk about the wonderful world of fungi, where not only practical solutions can be found, but also special life lessons. 1h30 - Switzerland - 2021 - Director: Ma r ion Neumann - D Eng l ish, German, Japanese – SUBS English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (8 pm) in 30CC/Wagehuys, Tue 29.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

The Lost Leonardo More than $500 million will eventually be paid for the Salvator Mundi, which is said to have first surfaced as a battered portrait of Christ at an auction in New Orleans. But is the most expensive painting of all time really a Leonardo da Vinci or is that what wealthy buyers and powerful art institutions want to believe? Outrageous prices, uncertainty about authenticity and finally a new disappearance add to the tension in this contemporary mystery. 1h36 - Denmark - 2021 - Director: Andreas Koefoed - D English, French – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Thu 31.03 (8 pm), Thu 31.03 (8.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius The screening on 31.03 is part of the Closing Night, and is preceded by the award ceremony and followed by a Q&A with the director.

The Alpinist What drives a man to climb mountain peaks at a height where every small mistake can be fatal? 23-year-old climber Marc-André Leclerc prefers to climb alone, far away from the spotlight. Yet two filmmakers want to follow him in this impressive and at the same time intimate documentary. A dazzling cinematic experience that pays a heartfelt tribute to the unimaginable achievements of a visionary climber and his burning passion for the mountains. 1h32 - United States - 2021 - Director: Peter Mortimer & Nick Rosen - D English – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (8.15 pm), Wed 30.03 (8.15 pm) in Kinepolis

Platform economy Uber, Amazon, Del iveroo, ... Millions of people work for the global ‘gig’ economy: not for an hourly wage, but paid per assignment. What is the true cost of this system? Is this the future of the economy? Or a horror scenario to be avoided at all costs?

Flee

For the first time since fleeing Afghanistan, the homosexual Amin wants to tell his story. He has kept it a secret for 20 years and remains cautious: his story is told in a successful combination of animation and archive footage. This gripping quest for identity, security and acceptance was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for no fewer than three Oscars. 1h30 - Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France - 2021 - Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen - D Danish, English, Russian – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (6 pm), Fri 25.03 (5.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Sat 26.03 (2 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius

Conversation with Jan Bullens (lawyer), Herman Loos (sociologist) en Elief Vandevenne (VUB). Wednesday March 30 (9.45 pm) Following the film The Gig is Up (8.15 pm)

Listening to Kenny G

Kenny G is the best-selling instrumentalist of all time and one of the best known, but also most hated. Fantastic music for some, kitschy muzak for others. In what is more than a simple biography, Penny Lane creates not only the life story of the popular saxophonist, but also a - sometimes delightfully ironic - essay on the difference between high and low art, good or bad taste, genres and popularity, marketing and music criticism. 1h37 - United States - 2021 - Director: Penny Lane - D English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis, Sat 26.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius All screenings of this film are free of charge. The screening on 24.03 is followed by a Q&A with Jeroen D’hoe, professor popmusic (KU Leuven).

The Gig is Up

Uber, Amazon, Deliveroo, … Millions of people around the world work for the global gig economy managed by multinationals. This industry is worth more than $ 5 trillion and is growing steadily every year. But what is the cost of this? This poignant raising of awareness about flex workers provides a sobering reality check. 1h28 - Canada, France - 2021 - Director: Shannon Walsh - D English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (6.15 pm), Wed 30.03 (8.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening on 30.03 is followed by Docville Plus: Plarform economy (in Dutch).

Science Friction

Scientific experts and the media: it is often a difficult match. Due to the fundamental difference in their nature - thorough research versus the need for fast and preferably spectacular news - there is an inevitable tension. But sometimes there is more to it and there are downright rogue tactics. A staggering, at times hilarious, documentary about an important social evolution. 1h26 - United States - 2021 - Director: Emery Emery - D English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (2 pm), Mon 28.03 (6.15 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius The screening on 27.03 is followed by Docville Plus Media versus Science (in Dutch).

Media versus Science Scientific experts and the media: it is not always a perfect match. Due to the fundamental difference in their nature - thorough research versus the need for quick and preferably provocative news - there is an inevitable field of tension. Round table with prof. Marc Van Ranst (KU Leuven), volcanologist Sam Poppe (Polish Academy of Sciences and one of the subjects of the film), Hilde Devoghel (KULeuven science communication coordinator and board member SciMingo) Moderated by Marleen Finoulst (editor-in-chief of Health & Science) in collaboration with SKEPP Sunday March 27 (3.30 pm) Following the film Science Friction (2 pm)

The Velvet Queen Writer Sylvain Tesson and renowned wildlife photographer Vincent Munier travel to the Tibetan plateau in search of one of the most shy animals on earth: the snow leopard. During the long wait in arctic temperatures, Tesson wonders who is watching who. Director Marie Amiguet manages to translate the story of the quest into delightful images, the soundtrack by Warren Ellis and Nick Cave make the film a hypnotic viewing experience. 1h32 - France - 2021 - Director: Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier - D French – SUBS Dutch, English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (8 pm) in , Mon 28.03 (8.15 pm) in Kinepolis The screening on 23.03 is part of the Opening Night and will be followed by a Q&A with the directors..

Ennio A lengthy interview with maestro Ennio Morricone is the basis for this portrait of the extraordinary life and work of the legendary Italian composer. He wrote iconic film scores for classics such as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, The Mission and The Untouchables. Ennio offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a musical genius. A compelling documentary in which the interview is richly supplemented with archive footage and memories of colleagues and filmmakers such as Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino, Bruce Springsteen and Hans Zimmer. 2h36 - Italy - 2021 - Director: Giuseppe Tornatore - D English, French, Italian – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (2 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Tue 29.03 (8.15 pm) in Kinepolis The screening on 27.03 is introduced by Robin Broos, author of The Original Soundtrack.

OPENING FILM

Kids Cup

All over the world, ambitious young football players train for one goal: to win a medal at the Norway Cup, the largest international sports tournament for children. From China to Brazil, from Palestine to Tanzania: for the young people who come to Oslo, the tournament is much more than a sporting experience. It’s not just about winning, it’s about letting go of the known and discovering a new world. Dive into this overwhelming teenage world with this feel-good coming-of-age film. 1h30 - Norway - 2021 - Director: Line Hatland - D Arabic, Chinese, English, Norwegian, Portuguese – SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (1 pm), Wed 30.03 (3.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

The Rescue

In the summer of 2018, twelve young Thai football players and their coach get trapped in a flooded cave. A rescue mission is set up, but it turns out to be an almost impossible task. The Thai army therefore enlists the help of some British cave divers. With unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the creators of Free Solo tell a story of determination and unprecedented teamwork. A blood-curdling thriller that deserves to be seen on a big screen in a dark movie theater. 1h50 - United States, Thailand - 2021 - Director: Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi - D English, Thai – SUBS English – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (8.15 pm) in Kinepolis

Set!

Discover the world of table setting as a competitive sport, an eccentric hobby and statement art. Think of richly decorated tables with (sometimes) controversial messages, a thorough attention to detail, but above all a lot of passion. Misplace a fork, and you can forget the big prize during ‘the Olympics of Table Setting’ in California. Nine characterful participants take you on an entertaining and surprisingly exciting journey of competitiveness, drama, passion and humor. 1h45 - United States - 2021 Director: Scott Gawlik - D English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (8.15 pm), Thu 31.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis

Mr Bachmann and His Class His students are between twelve and fourteen years old, they come from more than twelve countries, some barely speak German. But Mister Bachmann looks for that which unites them, he stimulates their imagination and inspires with music and language. His job is not only to teach these youngsters the necessary dose of mathematics, language and science, he also has to prepare them for the next grade and by extension, life. This Silver Bear winner is a warm tribute to the kind of teacher you would wish every child. 3h37 - Germany - 2021 - Director: Maria Speth - D German – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Sun 27.03 (10 am) in ZED-Vesalius

How to Kill a Cloud

Manipulating the clouds so that it will rain where it is needed. A Finnish specialist in geo-engineering enthusiastically joins a ver y expensive scientific project in the United Arab Emirates, where she is an outsider as the only woman. Gradually, she begins to question the real purpose behind the scientific research. Is it about increasing water security in a drought-stricken country? Or about creating new military applications? 1h21 - Finland, Denmark - 2021 Director: Tuija Halttunen - D Arabic, English, Finnish – SUBS English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (10 pm) in ZED-Vesalius, Mon 28.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis

+ Shadow Game

Shadow Game - The Game

They were very young when they left and they have been on their way for a long time. For three years, several young refugees are followed on their journey through Europe. The teens cross snowy landscapes and encounter aggressive border police in their path. Filmed as a cynical computer game where you have to avoid obstacles and stay out of the hands of ‘the bad guys’, this film shows what it means to grow up while you’re lost.

Premiere in Belgium: inspired by Shadow Game, Leuven’s Happy Volcano developed Shadow Game - The Game. A computer game, based on the film, in which you play the main character of the documentary yourself. You seek shelter, avoid the border police, make and lose friends along the way.

1h30 - Netherlands - 2021 - Director: Eefje Blankevoort & Els van Driel - D Arabic, English, Kurdish, Persian – SUBS Dutch – Screening times: Mon 28.03 (6 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

You can play a preliminary version of the game continuously in the foyer of Cinema ZED Vesalius. On Monday March 28 the game makers and filmmakers will share more about their collaboration and progress.

Is followed by a Q&A with the director and with the game designers.

Fond of Footage For documentary makers, ‘found footage’ is an inexhaustible source of material. This ‘found footage’ may consist of archive footage or recent film footage shot for another purpose. But how do you use it? DOCVILLE selected a few documentaries that manage to incorporate archive images in their film in a compelling and original way. Let’s get creative with archives!

JFK Revisited 30 years after his award-winning film JFK, Oliver Stone trades fiction for documentary to analyze the staggering history of the Kennedy assassination. He uses archive images that have been released more recently and new analyses of older archive images. An investigative documentary about a murder that shocked the world.

LA ‘92

In 1992, an explosive cocktail of structurally unpunished police brutality and racial tension resulted in deadly riots lasting six days. The concrete reason for the riots was the acquittal of the officers who arrested taxi driver Rodney King with extreme violence. 25 years later, directors Daniel Lindsay and T. J. Martin reflect on these traumatic events for National Geographic through archival footage, news items and unseen footage.

1h58 - United States - 2021 Director: Oliver Stone - D English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (8.15 pm), Sat 26.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis The screening on 26.03 is followed by a Q&A with Filip de Mey (author of Cold Case Kennedy and The Lee Harvey Oswald Files).

1h54 - United States - 2017 - Director: Daniel Lindsay & T. J. Martin - D English – Screening times: Sat 26.03 (4 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius, Mon 28.03 (1.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

The Story of Looking Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mark Cousins ( The Stor y of Film) prepares for surgery to restore his sight. It makes him reflect on the role that vision has in our lives. This fascinating journey through the history of seeing reveals how our way of looking has changed over time. Cousins confirms he is a master in selecting the most delightful images in film history. 1h30 - United Kingdom - 2021 Director: Mark Cousins - D English - Screening times: Wed 23.03 (6 pm), Fri 25.03 (10.15 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Ibiza: The Silent Movie

An intoxicating musical journey through the history of the most charismatic and influential island of dance music. An uplifting story of hedonism, spirituality and music, but also of commercialization and gentrification that challenges the bohemian heart of Ibiza. Let yourself be carried away in this tantalizing visual and musical immersion in the soul of Ibiza. 1h31 - United Kingdom - 2019 - Director: Julien Temple D English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (14 pm), Sat 26.03 (10.30 am), Thu 31.03 (9.15 am) in ZED-Vesalius

Nelly & Nadine

1970

Letter to the Editor

Awa rd -w i nn i ng documenta r y filmmaker Alan Berliner collected more than 10,000 clipped and carefully cataloged photographs from The New York Times. Based on these photos, the director tells the history of his city, his own story and that of his impressive archive. A playful film essay in which a news junkie pays tribute to a time when news reports had not yet been devalued into fleeting snapshots of time. 1h28 - United States - 2019 Director: Alan Berliner - D English – Screening times: Thu 24.03 (5.30 pm), Tue 29.03 (7.30 pm), Thu 31.03 (10.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

The Maelstrom: A Family Chronicle

1942. A family sits gloomily at the table, in semi-darkness. The women mend clothes, their suitcases ready in the background. It is not the opening scene of a fiction film, but an amateur film of the Peereboom family, a Dutch-Jewish family that continued to film until the night before they were deported. The tragedy of the Second World War told through family films that - with the knowledge of what is about to happen in mind - strike you in the heart. 1h00 - Netherlands - 1997 - Director: Péter Forgács - D Dutch – SUBS English – Screening times: Thu 31.03 (11.30 am) in ZED-Vesalius

Outside the Dox River

Rivers are the arteries of our planet, they are crucial to our planet and to human history. Over time, rivers have shaped our landscapes and our culture. With extraordinary cinematography and an impressive soundtrack, this film shows rivers from new and unique perspectives. A musical and cinematographic ode to their strength, diversity, transformative capacity and indispensability for us as human beings.

Outside the Dox is home to a wide array of documentaries that deviate from the classic approach. Colorful films that experiment with form or content, broadening and enriching the genre. There are non-narrative films that immerse viewers in a special universe, be it a cowshed or a Russian subway. There are also very creative films that make you think about bigger issues like capitalism in China or the alarming militarization of the US security forces.

Where Are We Headed?

1h16 - Australia - 2021 - Director: Jennifer Peedom - D English – SUBS – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (10 pm), Sat 26.03 (10.30 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

A special road movie shot entirely in the Moscow metro and filmed over an entire year. A documentary film that observes cultural and social issues in contemporary Russia in an original way. The often richly decorated metro stations are the perfect backdrop for the theatre of everyday life, with the most diverse characters and its big and small dramas. 1h03 - Belarus, Russia - 2021 - Director: Ruslan Fedotov - D Russian – SUBS English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (8 pm) in Kinepolis, Sat 26.03 (10 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Cow

For four years, Oscar winning director Andrea Arnold filmed dairy cow Luma and looked at the world from her point of view. It brings animals we rarely think about so close - literally and figuratively - that it becomes a unique encounter, a true insight into their consciousness. Not a romanticized Disney version, but a lifelike introduction to the reality of the dairy cow, with both the beauty and the challenges of their lives. 1h31 - United Kingdom - 2021 - Director: Andrea Arnold - D English – Screening times: Wed 23.03 (8 pm), Sun 27.03 (10 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Riotsville USA

Welcome to Riotsville, a model town built by the US military to train troops in handling major riots on their own soil. Why are these towns being built? Are your fellow citizens the enemy? Why the need to militarize the police like this? This unique film - built entirely from archive material - offers the sobering answer. 1h31 - United States - 2022 - Director: Sierra Pettengill - D English – Screening times: Fri 25.03 (1.30 pm), Wed 30.03 (10 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

Ascension This Oscar nominated documentary explores the paradox that characterizes contemporary China: a communist country that plays the capitalism card like no other. The rise in prosperity in recent decades has been so enormous that the regime likes to flaunt ‘the Chinese dream’. Forget the US, China is now the country where anyone can strike gold and which takes a global leadership position. An impressionistic portrait of the various shapes of the Chinese dream. 1h37 - VS - 2021 - Director: Jessica Kingdon - D Chinese SUBS English Screening times: Wed 23.03 (8 pm), Fri 25.03 (3.30 pm), Thu 31.03 (10.45 pm) in ZED-Vesalius

VR DOCS

Virtual Reality (VR) is a rewarding medium for documentary makers: it offers an unparalleled experience that literally immerses the viewer in an unfamiliar reality. This year DOCVILLE selected three short documentaries on the theme of belonging and searching for your identity.

Meet Mortaza

Ferenj: A Graphic Memoir

Reeducated

A poetic glimpse into the dreams, doubts and hopes of a man without a country on his way from Kabul to Paris.

The personal memories of the Ethiopian-American director and her inner struggle with her dual identity are perfectly captured with a special visual technique.

Enter the secret world of a Chinese re-education camp in Xinjiang, where thousands of people of Muslim background are held and forced to give up their identities.

12 min - United States, Ethiopia - 2020 Director: Ainslee A. Robson - D English

12 min - United States - 2020 - Director: Sam Wolson - D English

12 min - France, Belgium - 2020 - Director:Joséphine Derobe - D English

Practical: you buy a ticket for the compilation of these three films that you watch with VR glasses. You are expected at the VR meeting point in the foyer of ZED-Vesalius five minutes before the indicated time. A DOCVILLE team member will guide you on this trip through the virtual world. Screenings: from 24.03 to 31.03 every day at 7 pm and 9 pm. Extra screenings on Sat 26.03 (4 pm), Sun 27.03 (2 pm and 4 pm) and Thu 31.03 (5 pm).

Sabam Evening Authors’ association Sabam supports audiovisual authors in various ways. There is support for filmmakers who already have an impressive resume, without forgetting about young emerging talent. Throughout the evening, a number of films will be screened which were partly realized thanks to this support.

Beyond the Stars

(Sara van Oostrum) 15 min

And if not now, when? (Guy De Troyer) 28 min

Blue Bed

(Lize Cuveele) 25 min Screening times: Mon 28.03 (8 pm) in Auditorium Vesalius Is preceded by the award ceremony of the Sabam Pitch Awards, followed by a Q&A with the directors.

DOCVILLE is not only a festival for documentary lovers, but also the platform for activities for and by documentary professionals. Over the course of several days, there are activities and networking moments for professionals from the documentary world. Detailed information and registration methods can be found at www.docville.be

The Place of Documentary

Day of the Doc: Pitch

Day of the archives

- Traversing Disciplines

Friday 25.03 - 2 pm (30CC/wagehuys)

Thursday 31.03 Cinema ZED Vesalius

Prior to the speed date, selected filmmakers present their idea in 6 minutes.

For documentary filmmakers, archive images are a valuable source of material. In four parts, the Day of the Archive explains four different aspects of the use of archive material.

Tuesday 22.03 - Thursday 24.03

In recent years, documentaries have evolved significantly due to technological, social and economic shifts, impacting both storytelling and design. This symposium, organized by LUCA School of Arts and DOCNomads, focuses on these evolutions in documentary making.

Day of the Doc: Speeddate Friday 25.03 - 4 pm (30CC/wagehuys)

Day of the Doc Professional documentary makers traditionally gather at DOCVILLE for the annual Day of the Doc. Which includes a pitch workshop on Thursday March 24 and an exciting round-up of the state of affairs of Flemish documentary film on Friday March 25, followed by the pitch of several

Are you a documentary maker or journalist? Do you have a great idea for a documentary, but are you having trouble with the next step? Flanders Doc offers a speed date at DOCVILLE between documentary makers with a good idea and production companies that can make it all happen. Please pre-register via www.docville.be

pre-selected projects.

Sabam Pitch Day of the Doc: Pitch Workshop Thursday 24.03 - 12.30 pm (30CC/wagehuys) Pitch sessions are ubiquitous in the audiovisual sector and often the first step in getting a project to become reality. But where exactly do you start? During this interactive workshop you will learn how to present an idea clearly and convincingly to your target audience.

Monday 28.03 - 3 pm (Cinema ZED Vesalius) Sabam for Culture has been committed to the promotion, development and distribution of its audiovisual repertoire for decades. For example, Sabam for Culture supports directors and screenwriters directly through a development grant. Filmmakers who want to be considered for this grant can pitch their film in front of a professional jury. The pitch is freely accessible to the public.

9 am Part 1: Film screening 9 am Welcome with coffee 9.15 am Film screening Nelly & Nadine 11 am Film screening 1970 12.15 pm Lunch 1 pm - Part 2: the artistic processing of archive images Presentation by and conversation with directors Magnus Gertten (Nelly & Nadine) and Tomasz Wolski (1970) about the creative processing of archive images. 3 pm - Part 3: The search for and use of archive images How do you approach a film with archive footage from a production point of view? Where can you find archive images? And how can you use them correctly? 5.30 pm - Part 4: Panel discussion archive use A panel discussion on the various aspects of the use of archive material in documentaries. In the presence of an employee of the VRT image archive, SABAM and an image researcher. Moderated by Philippe Van Meerbeeck.

Festival schedule DI 22.03

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