Glass, My Unfulfilled Life

In the presence of the director and followed by a concert. Live the dream of Rogier Kappers, who dedicates his life to the music of singing glasses. Between passion, obstacles, and humor, his captivating journey takes you on a unique adventure. Join us for an unforgettable concert and let yourself be carried away by the magic of sound and emotion!

Synopsis:

A glorious coming-of-old-age docu-comedy!

In this original and funny self-portrait, somewhere between hope, despair and heartbreak, Rogier Kappers pursues his childhood dream: to become a famous musician playing the glass organ, an instrument made of singing glasses. From building his first organ and getting an autograph from his idol, to a disastrous trip to Dubai, frantic work on his sinking holiday house, and a never expected ‘grande finale’, we follow Kappers on his quest for fame, love and fortune. A feel-good movie in bitter times.

Press

“A modest, individual story which has the potential to speak to everyone, and a coming-of-old-age tale which urges us, helped by Rogier’s kind smile and wild eyes, to never give up on our dreams.”- Cineuropa

Festivals

The film has been selected for more than 20 festivals among others:

– IDFA 2023 Netherlands, Amsterdam (Award nomination Best Dutch Film)
– Thessaloniki International Film Festival, 2024, Greece, Thessaloniki (Golden Alexander Award)
– Docs Against Gravity, 2024 Poland, Warsaw
– Visions du Reel, 2024, Switzerland, Nyon (Nomination Audience Award)
– Flahertiana Film Festival, 2024, Russia, Perm (Golden Nanook Grand Prix for Best Film of the festival and Audience Award for Best Documentary)

Director's Biography:

Rogier Kappers (1963) is a director and producer with a deep passion for documentaries about music. He won a Golden Calf (the highest Dutch Film Prize) with his feature length documentary “Lomax the Songhunter” (2005). Among many other awards, this film was also nominated for an International Emmy Award.

Selected Filmography:

2012 “A River Left For Me”
2011″ Life and Times of Ssuuna Golooba”
2008- 2011 “Surprising Europe” (tv series)
2005 “Lomax the Songhunter”
2002 “Een vuilnisman in Istanbul [A dust man in Istanbul]”
2001 “Afval [Garbage”]

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En présence du réalisateur et suivi d'un concert. Vivez le rêve de Rogier Kappers, qui consacre sa vie à la musique des verres chantants. Entre passion, obstacles et humour, son parcours captivant vous emmène dans une aventure unique. Rejoignez-nous pour un concert inoubliable et laissez-vous porter par la magie du son et de l’émotion !

Presse :

“A modest, individual story which has the potential to speak to everyone, and a coming-of-old-age tale which urges us, helped by Rogier’s kind smile and wild eyes, to never give up on our dreams.”- Cineuropa

Festivals :

Sélectionné dans plus de 20 festivals à travers le monde, entre autres :

– IDFA 2023 Netherlands, Amsterdam (Award nomination Best Dutch Film)
– Thessaloniki International Film Festival, 2024, Greece, Thessaloniki (Golden Alexander Award)
– Docs Against Gravity, 2024 Poland, Warsaw
– Visions du Reel, 2024, Switzerland, Nyon (Nomination Audience Award)
– Flahertiana Film Festival, 2024, Russia, Perm (Golden Nanook Grand Prix for Best Film of the festival and Audience Award for Best Documentary)

Biographie du réalisateur :

Rogier Kappers (1963) est un réalisateur et producteur, avec une grande passion pour les documentaires sur la musique. Son long métrage documentaire « Lomax the Songhunter » (2005) lui a valu un Golden Calf, la plus prestigieuse distinction du cinéma néerlandais. Parmi de nombreuses autres récompenses, le film a également été nommé aux International Emmy Awards.

Filmographie sélective :

2012 « A River Left For Me »
2011 « Life and Times of Ssuuna Golooba »
2008- 2011 «Surprising Europe (tv series) »
2005 « Lomax the Songhunter »
2002 « Een vuilnisman in Istanbul [A dust man in Istanbul] »
2001 « Afval [Garbage] »