Private Project

Lange Wapper

“Lange Wapper” is a six-minute animated short based on the old Antwerp legend. The film reimagines the iconic trickster figure to tell a new story, exploring how folklore evolves and remains relevant today, through a stylized 3D animation.

  • Roel Soetewey
    Director
  • Roel Soetewey
    Writer
  • Roel Soetewey
    Producer
  • Gene Bervoets
    Key Cast
    "Lange Wapper"
  • Thomas Cordie
    Key Cast
    "karel"
  • Jos Smos
    Key Cast
    "Gust/ narrator"
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 11, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,741 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - LUCA-school of arts Genk
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Roel Soetewey

I am Roel Soetewey, a Belgian animation filmmaker and student at LUCA School of Arts in Genk. For my graduation film, I created a 3D animation short inspired by the Antwerp legend of Lange Wapper, in which I translate folklore into a contemporary, cartoonesque visual style. Alongside my studies, I gained experience at Fabrique Fantastique and worked on various creative projects, including a children’s book and motion design for a festival. In my work, I combine humor, sagas, and social themes, always with a personal and playful approach.

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Tales, Sagas and Legends of the Low Countries