This program offers a rare opportunity to explore the cinematic legacy of Marcel Broodthaers, focusing on his compilation film RENDEZ-VOUS MIT JACQUES OFFENBACH (1972), which features spliced-together earlier films and found footage. The screenings will be presented by Steven Jacobs and Raf Wollaert, editors of "Marcel Broodthaers and Film: A Second of Eternity," and Bruce Jenkins, an expert on the artist’s films. The program includes Broodthaers's debut film and later works, providing a brief overview of his filmmaking career.

Marcel Broodthaers: Rendez-vous mit Jacques Offenbach & Other Films with Steven Jacobs, Raf Wollaert, Bruce Jenkins

Beyond mere documentation of his visual art, Marcel Broodthaers's cinematic works blend slapstick, pseudo-documentary, and home movies into a unique collection. His films masterfully challenge conventional and avant-garde cinema through deliberate amateurism and anachronism, showcasing a profound love for the medium.