PÊCHE is a short film about the last fishermen on the Belgian coast, who catch grey shrimp in the sea with the help of horses. Inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy, the film encourages viewers to rethink their relationship with nature. As well as capturing a dying way of life, PÊCHE offers a poetic exploration of the timeless significance of ancient practices, with the catch itself providing food for thought.
Director, editor, producer: Luzie Kurth
Cinematographer: Lars Borges
Music: Echo Collective
Ma sì com’ elli avvien, s’un cibo sazia
e d’un altro rimane ancor la gola,
che quel si chere e di quel si ringrazia
– Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy
Awards and selections
2025 – T-Port Lighthouse Selection
Event
- 2025 – Tampere International Short Film Festival, Tampere (FI)
- 2025 – Rencontres Cinéma Nature, Dompierre-sur-Besbre (FR)
- 2025 – Kurzfilmtage Thalmässing, Thalmässing (DE)
- 2026 – Prijs van de MAKERS, Maldegem (BE)
- 2025 – Art Park III, Treehouse NDSM, Amsterdam (NL)
- 2025 – Input/Output, CC Brugge (BE)
