Oosteroever (2017)
East Shore is a short documentary portrait of Marnix Verleene, a fisherman in Ostend. The film takes place both ashore and at sea, and sketches an image of the fishing district through a poetic glance at Marnix’ life. The East Shore in Ostend is the neighbourhood in which fishermen dwell: they weave nets, play cards and kill time. Now, this district is being demolished: high, white residential blocks are rising up instead. East Shore, the film, reflects this fragmented composition in its form: ashore, Marnix’ life is enacted in scenes impersonated by him and his fellows; at sea we look more indirectly, through shadows, silhouettes and reflections, at how life goes on.
Director: Quinten Wyns
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Quinten Wyns
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oosteroever about?
- East Shore is a short documentary portrait of Marnix Verleene, a fisherman in Ostend. The film takes place both ashore and at sea, and sketches an image of the fishing district through a poetic glance at Marnix’ life. The East Shore in Ostend is the neighbourhood in which fishermen dwell: they weave nets, play cards and kill time. Now, this district is being demolished: high, white residential blocks are rising up instead. East Shore, the film, reflects this fragmented composition in its form: ashore, Marnix’ life is enacted in scenes impersonated by him and his fellows; at sea we look more indirectly, through shadows, silhouettes and reflections, at how life goes on.
- Who directed Oosteroever?
- Oosteroever was directed by Quinten Wyns.
- How long is Oosteroever?
- Oosteroever has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).