Sonnet 81

By

Maaike Neuville

Duration

23 MIN

Language

Flemish

Subtitles

French/english

Country

Belgium

Year

2013

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As part of the program

Focus Flanders - Shorts

« What defines Flemish cinema? Is there such a thing as ‘a typical Flemish film’? Let’s hope not.

We like to believe that ‘our’ cinema is ever changing and that its limits and possibilities are boundless. We hope it’s varied, daring to say the least. Flemish films are rooted in an on-going fight of balancing out an independent art form while simultaneously reaching out to a broad audience. The films in this selection all speak of that hybridity: they vary in style, genre and theme, but are allied in their challenge to inspire or provoke the viewer. This collection consists of some of the most celebrated Flemish short films worldwide, accompanied by what we consider two of our bravest feature films. Let us know what you think defines them. »

Niels Putman
Focus Flanders programmer

« We are pleased to welcome the Flemish cinema as part of the very first Focus at QCFF. This Belgian region, like Québec, stands out for its unique culture. The uniqueness of this culture is undoubtedly reflected in its rich and abundant cinema. »

Olivier Bilodeau
QCFF Programming Director

Mont Blanc
Mompelaar
Sonnet 81
Baghdad Messi
Oh Willy...
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Synopsis

Ten years after Ellen’s death, it is the annual reunion of her friends. We see how everybody has coped with her loss in his or her own way. Where is the grief now ? Where is someone who has died 10 years ago ?

Direction

Maaike Neuville

Editing

Fairuz Ghammam

Cinematographer

Grimm Vandekerckhove

Screenplay

Maaike Neuville

Cast

Mieke Verdin
Willy Thomas
Floris Schillebeeckx

Art direction

Ruth Peeters

Original Title

Sonnet 81