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.
Documentary
Please note that this film is in Dutch and Limburgish (local dialect), with Dutch subtitles.
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?
Suzanne Raes, Netherlands, 2024, 93 min. Dutch & Limburgish (local dialect) spoken, Dutch subtitles.