Trapped in monotony, three houseplants seize a stolen phone and post a selfie to escape their dull life. You become one of them, experiencing a surreal journey through a world that’s both harsh and enchanting. The VR experience The Great Escape blends absurd humor, sensory immersion, and philosophical depth to explore freedom, identity, and transformation.
This VR-film can be watched individually (or in a group of max 3) and is daily available from 14:00 to 22:00 (Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00). When purchasing your ticket, please select a day and your preferred time slot.
In The Great Escape, three geraniums break free from their lifeless existence on a windowsill. As an active participant, you step into the role of the third plant, trapped in endless boredom. Their owner Patrick - the only one with legs - is just as stuck in routine. But after one stolen smartphone, their view of the world changes abruptly: the geraniums upload a selfie to a plant-swapping platform and venture into the outside world, where reality proves unexpectedly harsh. What follows is a poetic and absurd journey through a world as inhospitable as it is wondrous. The viewer literally becomes the third geranium, experiencing the escape from the inside out. Featuring the voices of Chris Lomme, Julie Delrue, and Sam Louwyck, this VR experience touches on existential themes of freedom, identity, and imagination. A rare example of technology, humor, and philosophy blending into a sensory adventure that lingers long after it ends.
Credits
Year: 2025
Language: Dutch or English
Length: 20 min.
Director: Joren Vandenbroucke
Script: Joren Vandenbroucke
Music (original): Nele De Gussem & Annelies Van Hijfte
With: Isabelle Van Hecke, Sarah Vandeursen, Sam Louwyck
Producer: Sven Spur, Brecht Van Elslande
Co-producer: François Le Gall
Production company: Animal Tank
Production countries: Belgium, Luxembourg