Die Aap van Bloemfontein

The performers in the video, unmoving as if they were sculptures, bring a haunting presence to each scene. From the therapist’s office to the jail cell, they embody a sense of confusion and vulnerability that is both palpable and disconcerting. Each scene exposes raw emotions and metaphysical grievances, leaving the viewer to ponder the deeper meaning behind the characters’ actions. As the performers’ inner turmoil is put on trial, the question of what guides their moral decisions lingers in the air. Are they grappling with their own demons, or are they simply pawns in a larger, more sinister game? The video leaves us with more questions than answers, challenging us to confront our own beliefs and perceptions of right and wrong.

Die Aap van Bloemfontein is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a world where reality and fantasy blur together in a soup. A soup that also is a sandwich.

Produced by: 1646, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, GYPEX
Courtesy: Isabella Bortolozzi Gallery & Gallery Micheline Szwajcer.