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Himself he cooks

by Valérie Berteau

Documentary | Belgium | 2011 | HDV | 65 min.

italian subtitles by EMM

Date
thursday 19 july
Location
BATTAGLIA TERME, Castello del Catajo
0509 - HHC1
HHC5 - copie

In the Golden Temple in Amritsar hundreds of volunteers prepare 100.000 free meals every day. The spontaneous choreography of many philanthropists hands reveals the essence and atmosphere of this fascinating place.

Biography/Filmography:

Valerie Berteau was born in 1975, and now lives and works in Brussels. In the nineties, she started travelling and becoming involved in photography. After completing studies in visual communication, photography and video she began to work as a photojournalist and in film production. She was involved as coordinator of many cross-over projects with associations and NGO’s. http://www.valerieberteau.be Director’s short biography Philippe Witjes lives and works as an independant cook & vidéo director in Brussels. Involved in various actions related with democratic food. Cook & Logistics manager for cultural centers,NGO, concert halls in Belgium. He started to travel and to cook abroad (Small Canteen in Antsirabe- Madagascar, volunteer cooking 1200 free meals daily in Cité Soleil– Haïti, Porthmouth-Dominica, Toubabdialaw-Senegal). http://www.philippewitjes.com

Direction
Valérie Berteau
Story
Valerie Berteau, Philippe Witjes
Script
Valérie Berteau, Philippe Witjes
Photography
Valerie Berteau, Philippe Witjes
Editing
Simon Arazi
Music
Fabrice Colet, Philmarie Muguerza
Production
Polymorfilms
Distribution
Polymorfilms
Web site
www.valerieberteau.be