EXPRMNTL
Originally released in 2016. EXPRMNTL is a documentary film. directed by Brecht Debackere. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonas Mekas, Agnès Varda, and Harun Farocki
Synopsis
Knokke, Belgium. A small mundane coastal town, home to the beau-monde. To compete with Venice and Cannes, the posh casino hosts the second ‘World Festival of Film and the Arts’ in 1949, organised in part by the Royal Cinematheque of Belgium. To celebrate cinema’s 50 year existence, they put together a side program showcasing the medium in all its shapes and forms: surrealist film, absolute film, dadaist films, abstract film,… The side program would soon become a festival in its own right: ‘EXPRMNTL’, dedicated to experimental cinema, and would become a mythical gathering of the avant-garde…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXPRMNTL about?
Knokke, Belgium. A small mundane coastal town, home to the beau-monde. To compete with Venice and Cannes, the posh casino hosts the second ‘World Festival of Film and the Arts’ in 1949, organis...
Who directed EXPRMNTL?
EXPRMNTL was directed by Brecht Debackere.
How long is EXPRMNTL?
EXPRMNTL has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was EXPRMNTL released?
EXPRMNTL was released on October 8, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in EXPRMNTL?
The main cast of EXPRMNTL includes Jonas Mekas, Agnès Varda, Harun Farocki, Birgit Hein, Jean-Jacques Lebel.