flanders film fest 2025
Razor Reel
THEATER 1
10.00
12.00
13.30
18.00
20.15
DISCOVERY ROOM
13.30
15.30
FOYER
22.30
10.00 - JUMANJI
THEATER 1
Joe Johnston — USA — 1995 — 1.44u
Alan Parrish discovers Jumanji, a mysterious and thrilling game. When Alan plays it with his girlfriend Sarah, he discovers, too late, that the game has supernatural powers. An unfortunate roll of the dice sucks him into the jungle of Jumanji. He remains trapped there for 26 years until he is freed by two unsuspecting children. Together with Judy and Peter, Alan and Sarah, now adults, must finish the game.
12.00 - JOHN VARDAR VS. THE GALAXY - THEATER 1
Goce Cvetanovski — Macedonia — 2024 — 1.26u
John Vardar might be the most ordinary man in the universe. No talent, no courage, and certainly no plan. Yet, he finds himself, along with an emotionally unstable robot, a gigantic spaceship, and an endless horde of strange aliens, on a mission that could save the entire galaxy… or destroy it. One thing is certain: nothing is certain with John Vardar. Except perhaps that he’s the biggest loser in the cosmos. And now, reluctantly, the fate of the world rests in his hands. What could possibly go wrong?
13.30 BELGICA OBSCURA
THEATER 1
FREE ENTRANCE
BLOK 1
MOPSORDEN
Julien Jauniaux - Belgium - Comedy, Horror - 20’00”
CLAC
Jérome Pierrat - Belgium - Comedy, Horror - 11’55”
THE BURGLAR
S. Sterk, S. Borremans - Belgium - Horror - 9’31”
TETANIYA
Patrice Mougeolle - Belgium - Horror - 11’03”
LOVE MACHINE
Tresor Katalay - Belgium - Sci-Fi, Comedy - 5’39”
PANEL
(with Wesley Remory, Jasper Vrancken, Thomas Vanbrabant, and Lars Damoiseaux)
Delve into the future of Belgian genre film during a unique panel discussion with leading voices from the genre. Filmmakers Lars Damoiseaux, Jasper Vrancken, and Thomas Van Brabant share their sharp insights and creative visions, while curator Wesley Remory sketches the broader picture and maps out the current movement within Belgian genre film.
Led by moderator Tim Maerschand, they will discuss the challenges and opportunities of the genre. How can Belgian genre films remain innovative, relevant, and groundbreaking? What stories are still waiting to be told? And how can this vibrant community continue to grow?
An unmissable session for film lovers, filmmakers, and anyone curious about what the future holds for Belgian genre cinema. Be inspired, ask questions, and discover the beating heart of Belgian genre film!
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BLOCK 2
THE LEADER WILL COME
M.Geluykens, M.Janssens - Belgium - Dark Comedy - 17’25”
ENTRAILS OF SAVAGE CAPITALISM
Julien Cescotto - Belgium - Horror - 16’32”
THE BOTANIST
Jan Baeyens - Belgium - Cpmedy, Horror - 19’30”
CLAIRVOYANCE
Brandon Gotto - Belgium - Horror - 3’40”
THE WORLD IS MY IDEA
Alexander Wolfgang Smadja- Belgium - Horror, Fantasy - 19’32”
13.30 - FINDING PLANET PORNO
DISCOVERY ROOM
Christian Genzel — Germany — 2025 — 1.42u
Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: Finding Planet Porno follows filmmaker Howard Ziehm, creator of Mona, the Virgin Nymph (1970) – the first explicit feature released in the US when porn was still illegal. He later made cult sci-fi sex parody Flesh Gordon, plagued by legal battles, money troubles, and chaos. The documentary paints a vivid portrait of Ziehm and a turbulent era of social change. But what remains today?
15.30 - FLESH GORDON - DISCOVERY ROOM
Michael Benveniste, Howard Ziehm — USA — 1974 — 1.18u
Rebel, outlaw, porn pioneer: Finding Planet Porno follows filmmaker Howard Ziehm, creator of Mona, the Virgin Nymph (1970) – the first explicit feature released in the US when porn was still illegal. He later made cult sci-fi sex parody Flesh Gordon, plagued by legal battles, money troubles, and chaos. The documentary paints a vivid portrait of Ziehm and a turbulent era of social change. But what remains today?
18.00 - INFERN0
THEATER 1
Brandon Gotto — Belgium — 2025 — 1.25u
Based on true events, the film follows Mathilde Cordier, a young detective from the Criminal Investigation Division with a history of abuse, is laid off as an intervention goes awry. Following the disappearance of a young girl, Mathilde, outside the law, will conduct her own investigation and follow the trail of a man named François Renard. A man with a troubled and violent past who claims to have settled down. As she sinks into a spiral of darkness, Mathilde faces the most monstrous aspects of humanity.
20.15 - THE FORBIDDEN CITY - THEATER 1
Gabriele Mainetti — Italy — 2025 — 2.18u
After They Call Me Jeeg and Freaks Out, Gabriele Mainetti returns with yet another daring mix of genres. In The Forbidden City (2025), he blends gritty crime drama with breathtaking martial arts and a gripping family story. Beginning in Fujian during the notorious One-Child Policy, the film unfolds in vibrant Rome, where Mei (Liu Yaxi) becomes a one-woman army in search of her missing sister.
Between corrupt power figures, buried truths, and brutal fights, her path collides with Marcello (Enrico Borello), whose family secrets are deeply tied to her quest. With spectacular action, emotional depth, and political weight, Mainetti once again proves himself a master of genre fusion.