Achter de tralies van de tijd
Stijn Geenen Belgium 2026 87 min.
When we think of “prisoners,” all kinds of images come to mind, but rarely that of people over 70. And yet there are many elderly people in detention who struggle with physical and mental health problems. A unique insight into the challenges faced by both prisoners and prison staff in providing adequate care and support to this forgotten group.
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Since the pandemic, elderly prisoners in need of care have been housed in a separate wing of Merksplas prison. Hidden away behind high walls, this forgotten population has very specific needs that a prison cannot adequately meet. Director Stijn Geenen—who previously worked as a researcher on films such as Rebel by Adil & Bilall and numerous TV programs—investigates this forgotten group and the caregivers who try to alleviate the worst needs with far too limited resources.
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The screening on 19.03 will be followed by a DOCVILLE+ on the prison system in Belgium, in the presence of the director
Ouderenzorg in het gevangeniswezen
In the presence of lawyer Walter Damen, Liesbeth Wyseur, spokesperson for the Justice and Enforcement Agency, and prison director Serge Rooman, moderated by Xavier Taveirne. Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden will introduce the film.
This DOCVILLE PLUS follows after the screening of do 19/03 in Auditorium Vesalius, you don't need an extra ticket.
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Credits
Director
Stijn Geenen
Producer
Dimitri Verbeeck
Production company
Caviar
Cinematography
Nico Surings
Editing
Tom Meersseman
Music
Daniel Offerman
Sound
Thomas Houthave
Sales
Dalton Distribution
Sound design
Thomas Houthave
Artwork
Amira Daoudi
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Dialogues
Dutch
Subtitling
English