International premiere
The Weeping Walk
Do you remember the last time you had fun at a funeral?
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
Dimitri Verhulst (1972) is a Belgian writer and screenwriter born in Aalst, Flanders, who has taken on the role of director and brings his debut feature film to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. His literary work, which mainly deals with autobiographical themes and offers social criticism, has earned the bold author numerous awards but has also caused scandals. Verhulst’s novels have been adapted into films such as “The Misfortunates” (directed by Felix van Groeningen, 2009), “Problemski Hotel” (Manu Riche, 2015) and “Angel” (Koen Mortier, 2018), where the author also served as a screenwriter. In 2021, Dimitri Verhulst also participated in writing the TV series “Lockdown”.
Waarom Wettelen (The Weeping Walk, 2024)