the wasp and the weather

synopsis: Exploring an archive of poetry written by youngsters at the former youth centre Rzoezie (Tamazight for “wasp”, ‘78-‘06) in Mechelen (Belgium), the original authors and contemporary poets revisit, recite and discuss their selection of poems, probing their resonance in today’s social and political “weather”.

credits:

Written and directed by Robin Vanbesien

Produced by Timely Productions, Countour Biennale & Spectre Productions

Official selections:

Cinéma du réel 2020

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