Hosted by Backstage Free & Easy: CHOSEN FAMILY
in cooperation with Backstage
Backstage Club is celebrating 30 years of the Free & Easy Festival!
30 summers full of music, encounters and unforgettable moments. Right from the start, the Free & Easy has been more than just a festival. It stands for freedom, openness and a summer full of culture, music and shared experiences.
We’re joining in the celebrations and screening four films from this year’s and last year’s festival programme.
Free entry!
CHOSEN FAMILY
Belgien 2025 – Director: Elisa Vdk – Original language: French – Subtitles: English – Length: 84 min.
Four drag artists in Brussels find themselves at a turning point. As their performances draw increasing attention, pressure and exhaustion also increase. But they find solace in their chosen family. An intimate look at art, identity, and the bonds of a self-chosen community. E.W.
With age rating: 12 (Reasoning based on content: Nudity)
We recommend this film for teens aged 14 years and over.
Biography
Élisa Vdk is a queer, feminist video artist from Brussels who has produced numerous projects within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Filmography
LES NOUVELLES GUÉRILLÈRES, 2021, BE, 68 min
English/Original Title: FAMILLE CHOISIE. Writer: Elisa VDK. Camera: Elisa VDK, Diana VOS, Camille SULTAN, Maxime LAHOUSSE. Sound: Edith HERREGODS, Yann-Elie GORANS, Diana DOLCE, Barbara JUNIOT, Salomé RENAUD. Editing: Sébastien CALVEZ. Music: Baxter HALTER et Anastasia TONKHA. Production: Rayuela Productions. Producer: Laurence Buelens.
