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The Thirty Years’ War in European Film

House of European History
13/11/2024 from 18:15until 13/11/2024 - 22:00
13 Nov
House of European History
Rue Belliard/straat 135
1000  Brussels
Belgium

As part of the temporary exhibition, “Bellum et Artes – Europe and the Thirty Years’ War”, the House of European History proudly presents three extraordinary and very different European films that represent and (re)imagine the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648).  

The films will be introduced in English by film curator Wouter Hessels and will be followed by a Q&A and discussion. 

Entrance to the screenings is free - registration in advance is mandatory.

Before the screening of each film, join us at 18.15 for a 45 minute tour for a guided tour of the Bellum et Artes temporary exhibition, assessing the Thirty Years' War through the lens of different kinds of art. The tour requires registration in advance (links below), and involves an 'active participation' method, based on 'Visible Thinking Routines'.

Wednesday 13/11/2024 – 19.00

Karel Zeman, Czechoslovakia, 1964. 81’ Original version, EN subtitles.

A Jester’s Tale (Bláznova kronika)

A Jester’s Tale is an anti-war, black comedy, set during the Thirty Years’ War. The film director and animator Karel Zeman (1910-1989), often called the Czech Georges Méliès, combines live action with animation, inspired by the artistic work and style of the Swiss-born, German engraver Matthäus Merian, who lived during the Thirty Years’ War. 

Register for guided tour (18.15 - 19.00)
Register for film screening (19.00 - 21.30)