Summary
A poetic essay film on the colonial gaze and the magic lantern. This early type of image projector was used in Belgian colonial propaganda, showcasing the good works of the Church, State and industry. Lantern projections were an effective way of selling the colonial project to a somewhat reluctant Belgian public.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 40GoodWatch 40
IMDb4.0
Running time
1 h 15 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 documentaries, −21 min on the typical 96
typical 9675Half of all documentaries run 89–107 min.
Released
2023
April 1, 2023
3 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Hannes Verhoustraete Director, Producer, Editor
Production · 1
- Ruben Desiere Producer
Sound · 2
- Nina de Vroome Sound
- Sabrina Calmels Sound Editor
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