Courtisane
Courtisane is a platform for film and audiovisual arts. Through a yearly festival in Ghent, film screenings, talks and publications, Courtisane research the relations between image and world, aesthetics and politics, experiment and engagement.
Courtisane was founded in 2002 by a young cinephile collective. For the first few years, the non-profit organised a festival for short films at arts centre/production house Victoria. In 2005 it moved to Vooruit Arts Centre and traditional cinema halls. Meanwhile, a small yearly programme was developed and an increasing focus was put on performances and exhibitions. After ten years, Courtisane experienced a moment of transition. The main changes took place in deepening the content, broadening the programme and finding new locations. The focus increasingly moved to the work of artists and filmmakers with a personal signature, work that shows a drive for innovation and social commitment. The operation saw a steady expansion of collaborations at home and abroad from this period onwards. Meanwhile, in addition to the festival, Courtisane organises about 20 activities per season. In recent years, moments of reflection were extended in the form of conversations, workshops and publications. (2025)
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