Take5* Brussels
*Take5* is a filmed encounter inspired by Dave Brubeck's "Take 5," encouraging reflection and breaks. It brings together five international cultural and artistic figures to engage in dynamic, real-time conversations about the arts and their societal roles. The format, directed by Oscar-nominated Stefan Arsenijevic, is designed as both a day-meeting and a 60-minute documentary, capturing unfiltered exchanges.
The goal is to generate deep reflections and "beyond the obvious" statements about the arts in Europe and globally, breaking boundaries in a personal and intense way. The format aims to be accessible yet intellectually stimulating, targeting festival audiences, cultural communities, and policy makers.
The first edition took place at the Arts and History Museum in Brussels, featuring figures like Ada Mukhina and Haris Pašović. They were joined by provocateurs such as Stephanie D’Hose, President of the Belgian Senate, to challenge and deepen their discussions. The concept is envisioned as a series to be produced in different cities, fostering artistic debate through a local lens.
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Stefan ArsenijevicDirector
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European Festivals Association (EFA)Producer
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Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema & Sound (RITCS)Producer
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Ana Benavides OteroProducer
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Nirali JainProducer
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Léo JuvierProducer
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Romeo CastellucciKey Cast
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Serge Aimé CoulibalyKey Cast
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Nele HertlingKey Cast
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Ada MukhínaKey Cast
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Haris PašovićKey Cast
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Stephanie D’HoseKey Cast
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Georg HäuslerKey Cast
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Daria BocharnikovaKey Cast
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Kathrin DeventerKey Cast
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Kathrin DeventerOriginal Idea and Concept
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André FeldhausOriginal Music
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Pablo Ferro ZivanovicCinematographer
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Harry ColeRITCS
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Ellen Van der SandeRITCS
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Stijn AnthonissenRITCS Student crew
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Laura SomersRITCS Student crew
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Lotte CoolsRITCS Student crew
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Aiko MoensRITCS Student crew
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Fleur KetelbutersRITCS Student crew
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Chinouk De DeckerRITCS Student crew
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Joost Van Der WestenRITCS Student crew
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Kamil Wysocki-FarooqiRITCS Student crew
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Mauro SmeetsRITCS Student crew
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Daan ToppetsRITCS Student crew
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Luka KeunenRITCS Student crew
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Nick Van den BoschRITCS Student crew
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Vanja KovačevićEditor
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Natalija StrahinićSound and Design
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:56 minutes 51 seconds
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Completion Date:May 1, 2024
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Country of Origin:Belgium
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Country of Filming:Belgium
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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SarajevoFestSarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 19, 2024 -
Brussels PremiereBrussels
Belgium
June 6, 2024
European Premiere -
Ghent FestivalGhent
Belgium
September 22, 2024 -
New Deal of Arts and DemocracyAveiro
Portugal
June 15, 2024
Stefan Arsenijevic was born in Belgrade in 1977. Graduated Film and Television Directing from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, where he now teaches film directing at the Master studies. For his short films, in particular (A)Torsion (2003), he won over 30 national and international awards, including Golden Bear at Berlinale, The European Film Award and Academy Award (Oscar) nomination for short live action film. He was part of an international omnibus (episode) film Lost and Found (2005), a film project for which six young filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe have each developed a short film on the theme of "generation". Arsenijević directed an episode Fabolous Vera, while other have been directed by Christian Mungiu, Kornel Mundruczo, Jasmila Žbanić, Nadejda Koseva and Mait Laas. His first feature Love and Other Crimes (2008) premiered at Berlinale in 2008 and won several awards at the international festivals. Since 2015 also program manager of FIRST FILMS FIRST, Goethe Institute’s professional training program for Southeast European film directors.