Rosie & Moussa, 2018
LEON
(Rosie's father to Rosie)
If you drop a jam sandwich from your hand, with lucky people the jam sandwich falls nicely upwards. But with me? With me, everything always sticks to the ground. Mum is much cleverer. She doesn't drop her sandwich. I hope your sandwich falls better than mine.
Synopsis: Rosie moves with her mother to an apartment on the other side of Brussels. She gets to know a lot of new people, including Moussa, who lives in the apartment above her, who gives her a complete tour of the neighbourhood, including the roof. And together they search for Rosie's father, who hasn't come home in some time.
Cast: Savannah Vandendriessche * Imad Borji * Ruth Beeckmans * Titus De Voogdt * Damiaan De Schrijver * Katelijne Damen * Mourade Zeguendi.
Year:2018 | Length:90’| format:ARRI ProRes HQ|
Language:Dutch | Subtitles:Eng & Fr
Screenplay: Michael De Cock
Director: Dorothée van den Berghe
DOP: Jan Vancaillie
Editor: Marie-Hélène Dozo
Music: Le Motel
Zwangere Guy
Témé Tan
Production: CAVIAR
Co-production: Climax
Producers: Bo De Group
Helena Vlogaert
Co-producer: Olivier Rausin
Sound: Christian Monheim
Art director: Gert Stas
Costume designer: Joëlle Meerbergen
Make-up: Dorien Van Poucke
Prizes and mentions:
*Grand Prix de Montreal decerné par Jury Enfant FIFEM
*Cinekid Lion Best Children’s Film, CINEKID
*Ensor Best Children’s Film, IFF Ostend
Festivals:
*Canada: Toronto International Film Festival ’2018
*The Netherlands: Cinékid ’2018
*Italy: Giffoni Film Festival ’2018
*switzerland: 14th Zurich Film Festival ’2018
*Ireland: Dublin International Film Festival ’2019
*Belgium: Filem’on: International Film Festival for Young Audiences ’2018
*Canada: FIFEM Montréal ’2018
*Germany: Filmfest Hamburg ’2018
*Belgium: Festival International du Film Francophone de Namur ’2018
*Canada: Festival Rimouski ’2018
*USA: Chicago International Children’s Film Festival ’2018
*Greece: Thessaloniki International Film Festival ’2018
*Finland: Oulu Film International Children’s and Youth Film Festival ’2018
*Austria: Film Festival Vienna ’2018
*Czech Republic: 58th Zlín Film Festival ’2018
*Belgium: JEF Festival, Youth Film Festival ’2019
Press:
*De Morgen:
"When was the last time you saw Molenbeek on screen in a positive way? For that reason alone, the film adaptation of the children's book Rosie & Moussa could not come at a better time. (…) The apartment building has a symbolic function. People from different walks of life live together there. Sometimes this goes well and sometimes not so well. But above all, it is not glossed over. Young viewers are smart enough to draw their conclusions. Yes, this film bathes in political correctness. Thus, it fulfils a subtle educational role for children at a crucial age. Perhaps it could be even more correct. That Moussa of all people incites his girlfriend to ride the tram without paying is needlessly affirming. Director Dorothée Van Den Berghe manages to preserve the look and feel of the illustrations. Regularly, the screen is filled in with dancing, coloured areas, which serve as snowflakes, confetti or trains whizzing by. A graphic element, for which Vanistendael was called upon. The fresh soundtrack finishes it off, courtesy of Le Motel and a little help from Zwangere Guy and Témé Tan. Rosie & Moussa turns a maligned part of Brussels back into a lively, bright neighbourhood. And that is exactly what young Brussels could use today".
*Knack:
“With the support of music by Le Motel and Zwangere Guy and graphic design interventions by Vanistendael, Dorothée Van Den Berghe makes it a genuine film that more correctly captures the vibes of the capital than many adult dramas”.
*Knack:
Interview with Dorothée van den Berghe
*BRUZZ:
"Van den Berghe pursued a visual lightness and simplicity that adults can also enjoy".
*Michael De Cock about the origins of Rosie & Moussa
*Interview with Savannah Vandendriessche and Imad Borji
*Interview with Ruth Beeckmans & look behind the scenes
