The film choice of Bendt Eyckermans | Malpertuis by Harry Kümel
On the occasion of his solo exhibition 'The Passenger', Bendt Eyckermans is given carte blanche to curate a film program at Sphinx Cinema.
For his selection, Bendt drew inspiration from the work of Harry Kümel. He chose De Komst van Joachim Stiller (The Arrival of Joachim Stiller) and Malpertuis, two films in which he sees parallels with his own paintings. Just like in Kümel's films, a mysterious, almost magical-realist atmosphere hangs over his work.
He translates everyday scenes from his studio or the street into compositions that leave room for suggestion and mystery. The locations also play a role in his choice: De Komst van Joachim Stiller is set in Antwerp, the city where Bendt lives, while Malpertuis takes place in Ghent, the city where he is exhibiting The Passenger.
Malpertuis (1973)
Poetry and mystery weave seamlessly in Malpertuis, a tale about a labyrinthine mansion where the dying Cassavius holds his heirs prisoner. Harry Kümel directed none other than Orson Welles (Citizen Kane), competing for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival with this film.
- On Sunday 23.Nov.2026 at 20:00
- Preceded by a short conversation between Bendt Eyckermans and Harry Kümel
- Location: Sphinx Cinema, Sint-Michielshelling 3, 9000 Ghent
- Book your tickets via Sphinx Cinema via this link
- standard 12 euro
- reduction 10 euro
- UiTPAS 2,40 euro
- accessible with Cineville Pass
