In Spilliaert, filmmaker Lisa Spilliaert inquires into her blood relationship with the renowned Belgian artist Léon Spilliaert (1881-1946). Is she predestined to an artist's life by this – whether or not – fictitious kinship? Is artistry passed on genetically? She reveals herself as a rapping, fanatical genealogist who probes into the origins of her artistic identity. Visiting all kinds of archives, she first chalks out the historical figure of Léon Spilliaert and his work. At Ostend's Centre for Genealogy she attempts to substantiate her claim of kinship with certificates and registers. Spilliaert's narrative structure is strung together by a number of rap poems, performed by Lisa Spilliaert herself. By choosing this form, she uncovers parallels and contrasts between rap music's free identity construction and the strictly regulated structure of genealogy.
Spilliaert full movie can be streamed on Popcorn Time. Enjoy unlimited access to movies and series with Popcorntime online including popular titles like Spilliaert. Join millions of people who can watch Spilliaert online for free with Popcorntime online's full HD movie streaming service. Get unlimited, worldwide access to Spilliaert in HD on your laptop, phone and tablet. The Popcorn Time app is available on smart TVs and set-top boxes, making it easy to watch Spilliaert online on your big-screen devices for the full cinema experience.
Genres: Documentary
Share this movie:
