IDFA on stage: Between Nothingness and Infinity, I Began to Weep

Maxime Jean-Baptiste (BE)

Fri 11 Nov ’22 and Sat 12 Nov ’22

A multimedia performance about the murder of 18-year-old Lucas, the nephew of filmmaker Maxime Jean-Baptiste, reflecting on the tragedy through a combination of video footage, interviews, readings, music, dance and lighting effects.

Fri 11 Nov ’22

and

Sat 12 Nov ’22

Fri 11 Nov ’22

20:00

Frascati, Amsterdam

Frascati 1

Past event
Sat 12 Nov ’22

20:00

Frascati, Amsterdam

Frascati 1

Past event

The performance begins in the dark, with texts being read aloud. Then a mix of artful video footage, recordings of a memorial procession and interviews paints a picture of the boy. These include Lucas' loved ones, in particular Yannick, his best friend.

The film material comes from Jean-Baptiste's latest film project in the making and is combined with texts, music, singing, dancing and light art. Apart from the cousin, the murder and the emotions surrounding the tragedy, the performance also reflects on the filmmaker's role and purpose in making this film.

Spoken language: French
English surtitles

Credits

director Maxime Jean-Baptiste productie Olivier Marboeuf on behalf of Spectre productions
key collaborator Sandra Muteteri Heremans, Sophye Soliveau, Rose Martine co-productie Kunstenfestivaldesarts cinematography Maxime Jean-Baptiste, Arthur Lauters scenario Maxime Jean-Baptiste, Olivier Marboeuf, Garance Valet distribution Spectre productions