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FFG Offroad - Binti and Past Lives
In the afternoon at 15:30, young and old can enjoy Frederike Migom's family film Binti. Past Lives begins at 20:00, the directorial debut of Celine Song, which premiered at Film Fest Gent in October.
In between the two screenings, the audience can enjoy CVO Got Talent and eat and drink something on the spot.
Before the film Past Lives we will screen the short film New Voices in the City by Ekaterina Gardener. All participants of the documentary, studied Dutch at CVO Ghent.
Program
| 15:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 |
|---|---|---|
15:00 Doors 15:30 Film screening - Binti |
CVO Got Talent Food & Drinks *This will be outside |
20:00 Past Lives Short film - New Voices in the City |
Location & Entrance
Centrum voor Volwassenenonderwijs (CVO) Gent - Martelaarslaan 13, 9000 Ghent
About the film: Binti
Binti tells the story of 12-year-old Binti, who dreams of becoming a well-known vlogger. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she and her father, Jovial, originally from Congo, are forced to flee from the immigration police as they are staying in Belgium illegally. As a result, she meets Elias, with whom she soon becomes good friends. Together, they devise the perfect plan: her father must marry Elias's mother so that they can stay in Belgium.
About the film: Past Lives
Past Lives is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story about Nora and Hae Sung. The two first meet as children in South Korea. Their friendship is abruptly interrupted when Nora moves to Canada with her family. Years later, as adults, their paths cross again in New York City, where Nora lives and works. Despite the years and distance that separated them, they immediately feel a deep and inexplicable connection to each other.
About the short film: New Voices in the City
This short film takes you to the lively streets of Ghent, where 15 new residents from all corners of the world share their integration stories. Driven by love, family, education or conflict, they have all found their way to this city. New Voices in the City reveals their deep-seated hopes and dreams, and highlights the crucial role that language and talent play in the integration process. These people, now part of our community, bring with them a wealth of experiences and enrich perspectives within Ghent. Through theatre, they discover their voices and advocate for integration and solidarity.
