Geluif In 't Goeje + Q&A
After the screening of Geluif In 't Goeje – a documentary in which Suzanne Raes follows the inhabitants of the Limburg village of Beesel as they prepare for the dragon festival, a spectacular seven-yearly event – there will be a Q&A with the director (in Dutch).
Geluif In ’t Goeje
Documentary in which Suzanne Raes follows the inhabitants of the Limburg village of Beesel as they prepare for the dragon festival, a spectacular seven-yearly event. Raes searches for the deeper themes behind this ancient tradition.
In the summer of 2023, the villagers of Beesel, Limburg are preparing for the Dragon Slaying event: an enormous spectacle that takes place once every seven years. This time, the malicious dragon symbolises a creation of the rulers to keep the people in their place. This documentary shows in practice how a village community, while visualising this metaphorical tale about good and evil, addresses thorny current social issues. How can we stay connected?