Synopsis
Grands travaux is set in the Institute Anneessens-Funck, a Dutch-speaking vocational school in the centre of Brussels where young students have come to learn a trade. The film both documents and stages that which gives shape to their lives: the practical assignments and classes at school, football, the oscillation of their love lives, as well as the ongoing search for housing and employment. Depicting daily life within the school walls, Grands travaux also aims to sketch an image of Brussels today, placing its youngsters at the very centre.
Credits
Writers & Directors
Olivia Rochette and Gerard-Jan Claes
With
Mohamud Mohamed Abdi, Ahmadou Oury Barry, Mamadou Diallo, Achmed Xussein
Producer
Bart Van Langendonck - SAVAGE FILM (BE)
Co-producer
Beursschouwburg, Zéro de conduite, Scio Productions
In association with
Eyeworks
Photography
Olivia Rochette
Editor
Dieter Diependaele
Sound
Gerard-Jan Claes, Ingrid Simon, Sabrina Camels, Thomas Gauder
With the support of
Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Beursschouwburg, Le Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie - VGC, The Belgian Tax Shelter for Film Financing
Festivals & Awards
Kunstenfestivaldearts, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Docville
Specs
Runtime
61'
Aspect ratio
16:9
Available formats
Apple ProRes 422; Blu-Ray; DVD
