International premiere

The Weeping Walk

Local title
Peiepidu
Title in Russian
Поминки
Original title
Waarom Wettelen
Director
Dimitri Verhulst
Country
Belgium
Year
2024
Programme
First Feature Competition
Genre
Drama, Dramedy
Subject
familial relationships, death, child-parent relationships, journey, absurd, feel-good

At Christine’s funeral, her husband Bass (Peter Van den Begin) and their family are stunned to learn that her final wish was to be buried in a distant and unfamiliar place called Wettelen. Despite their initial confusion, they decide to honour Christine’s request by embarking on a walking journey to the burial site. This peculiar pilgrimage turns into a comedic exploration of family dynamics, friendships, and past grievances. As they make their way through the countryside, they confront their own relationships and uncover hidden truths, turning a sombre occasion into a memorable grotesquely surreal adventure.

Fabio Tucci

Director
Dimitri Verhulst
Screenwriter
Dimitri Verhulst
Cast
Peter Van Den Begin, Tine Roggeman, Cami Moonen, Hilde Heijnen, Emiel Vandenberghe, Tom Vermeir, Dominique Van Malder, Bert Haelvoet, Amara Reta, Marijke Pinoy, Lukas Bulteel, Steven de Leeneer, Frank Vander Linden, Zouzou Ben Chikha, Koen De Ruyck, Pieter-Jan De Smet, Sieber Marly
Producer
Eurydice Gysel, Koen Mortier
Cinematographer
Menno Mans
Composer
Peter Vermeersch
Music
Peter Vermeersch
Music
Johnny Green Giant Studio, Boma Studio
Sound
West Side Studio, Posta, Foley Tales, Sonhouse
Runtime
Language
Dutch
Subtitles
Estonian, English
Director
Dimitri Verhulst

Waarom Wettelen (The Weeping Walk, 2024)

Award for the best film, grant of 5000€ by

Screenings

2nd Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening120201 / Peiepidu
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Q&A guestsDimitri Verhulst (Director, Screenwriter), Eurydice Gysel (Producer), Peter Van Den Begin (Cast)
Q&A duration
Screening duration
Hall Electric Cinema, TARTU
Screening134103 / Peiepidu
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
Hall 1 Kino Artis
Screening152103 / Peiepidu
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Screening duration
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