Lionel Goldstein directs for Film Fest Gent

 “The campaign film revolves around the world of cinema. The life of the central character, Rainer, is entirely intertwined with film due to certain circumstances. In a humorous and touching manner, and with a deep love for cinema, the character takes us back to 1974. In questioning his own existence, our character Rainer, fully absorbed into cinema, attempts to recreate his birth by recreating the launch of the Ghent Film Festival.” explains director Lionel Goldstein.

Wim De Witte, program director of Film Fest Gent, stated, “We are a festival with an impressive legacy, and a 50th anniversary is a significant milestone. However, we also appreciate self-deprecation. The team at Czar has brilliantly captured this campaign video filled with absurd humour. Furthermore, the video playfully nods to the cinematography of Aki Kaurismäki, whose latest film Fallen Leaves is also featured in our program.”