With much joy we announce the arrival of the eminent Belgian director Harry Kümel to this year's Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival, taking place from the 11th to the 15th of July at Ljutomer, Slovenia.
To the fans of horror and fantasy, Harry Kümel is best known for his unforgettable masterpieces Daughters of Darkness and Malpertuis, which will be screened in a special retrospective section. We will also screen the fascinating documentary Forgotten Scares: An In-Depth Look at Flemish Horror Cinema, directed by Steve de Roover, where Harry Kümel plays an important part.
Although he’s best known all around the world for his contribution to the genre cinema, he's never been adhering to its limitations. Throughout his films, we can see him transcending the boundaries of genre cinema, and, on the other hand, due to his very personal approach to the art of film making, his work cannot be placed within the framework of the standard mainstream production. Harry Kümel is the ultimate illusionist, his universe is filled with bizarre characters and unexpected twists, we never know what strange creature might be lurking somewhere in the shadows.
So we invite you to join us in honouring this great director at his visit to Grossmann 2017 and enter the magnificent labyrinth of his imagination.
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