The Thirty Years War in European Film
The Thirty Years War in European Film
This month the House of European History will host three screenings of famous films that represent and (re)imagine the Thirty Years War. The films will be introduced by film curator Wouter Hessels and will be preceded by a tour of the exhibition.
The Thirty Years War in European Film
Upcoming screenings – curated by Wouter Hessels followed by a Q&A and discussion.
A Jester’s Tale (Bláznova kronika)
A dark, anti-war comedy by Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman, A Jester’s Tale combines live action and animation inspired by engraver Matthäus Merian, set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years’ War.
Wednesday, 13 Nov 2024 – 19:00
Directed by Karel Zeman | Czechoslovakia, 1964. | 81 minutes | EN subtitles.
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Mother Courage and Her Children (Mutter Courage und Ihre Kinder)
Based on Bertolt Brecht's powerful anti-war play, this 1961 film adaptation follows Anna Fierling, or "Mother Courage," as she attempts to profit from the devastation of war.
Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024 – 19:00
Directed by Peter Palitzsch & Manfred Wekwerth | Germany, 1961 | 151 minutes | EN subtitles.
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Nightwatching
Peter Greenaway’s vivid portrayal of Rembrandt van Rijn imagines the personal life of the Dutch master as he creates his famous painting The Night Watch.
Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 – 19:00
Directed by Peter Greenaway | Netherlands/UK/France/Germany/Poland/Canada, 2007 | 134 minutes.
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About Wouter Hessels
Wouter Hessels is an accomplished film historian and educator, teaching film and media history at institutions across Europe, including Brussels’ RITCS and INSAS. A former director of Cinematek, Belgium’s Royal Film Archive, Wouter is now a film curator for Gaasbeek Castle and a writer on arts, media, and politics. Fluent in multiple languages, he brings a rich global perspective to his work in film, literature, and poetry.
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