Zondag de negenste
Film
Zondag de Negenste tells the story of brothers Horst (Josse De Pauw) and Franz (Peter Van den Begin), who see each other again after a life marked by missed chances. Horst suffers from a lack of joy in life and from Alzheimer’s disease. Franz needs money and is hoping for his brother’s inheritance. Andrea, Horst’s great love, also appears, determined to make up for lost time. Old passions, old wounds and a rivalry between two brothers that goes back further than they realise.
Date
- Fri 25 September 2026, 14:00–16:00 Tickets
Prices
- Cinéma Pateeke: € 12,00
- Basisprijs: € 5,00
Location
Kaasmarkt 75
1780 Wemmel
Whether we still remember what happened on zondag de negenste or not, the film intertwines the memories of two brothers with those of the residents of a care home and, in doing so, tells in a unique way that caring for one another may well be the most essential form of humanity.
Zondag de Negenste is a story about the fragility of our memory, set in a real residential care home. The film offers an authentic and intimate glimpse into the lives of people with dementia. It also takes you into the residents’ own stories and experiences, allowing their voices to be heard quite literally. Through Kat Steppe’s approach, fiction goes one step further. By weaving real people into the fictional story, their true stories are highlighted, and vice versa. This blend creates a powerful viewing experience that deeply moves the audience. Zondag de Negenste not only shows the raw reality of dementia, but also reveals how the strength of human bonds and memories can shape our lives.
Genre: drama – Running time: 107 min – Written and directed by: Kat Steppe – Production company: Panenka – Filming locations: Belgium, France & Ireland – Language: Dutch & French – Partners: VAF, VRT1, Creative Europe, Eurimages, Streamz, Proximus, TorinoFilmLab, Nederlands Filmfonds, NL Production Incentive, Belgian Tax Shelter, Screen Flanders
Cinéma Pateeke
Choose a regular cinema ticket or go for the package with coffee or tea and a sweet treat in Cultuur Bar-Bar! A different little cake will be offered after each film.
Please note: seats are limited. Be sure to order your ticket in time. This is possible up to and including Friday 18 September 2026.
Steppe plaatst zich in een traditie van cineasten die de grens tussen fictie en documentaire in hun films laten vervagen, denk aan Sean Baker of Chloé Zhao. Hoe de cineaste u met één audiovisuele ingreep meetrekt in de geest van een ronddolende alzheimerpatiënt: knap.
Een even ingetogen als droefgeestig regiedebuut van Kat Steppe. Wat nazindert, is een oprecht pleidooi voor waardigheid. Want het is niet omdat je in een luier moet rondlopen, dat je ook gepamperd wilt worden.
Een integere film over een kwetsbaar onderwerp, met twee prachtrollen voor Josse De Pauw en Peter Van den Begin.
