Where to watch · United States
Not on any service here yet.
Jean (2026)
Directed by Jolke Van Aerde
Documentary · 1h 33m
Over the course of eight years, the film draws an intimate portrait of Jean Ciesielski, a teenager growing up in Antwerp. Moving through a succession of schools and educational tracks, Jean searches for a place within a system that has defined him from a young age. At twelve years old, he speaks about his situation with a striking maturity and clarity. As he gets older, Jean feels an increasing urgency for change. Unable to obtain a regular secondary school diploma within his current track, he decides to change schools once more. His journey reveals how strongly the language and expectations of education have shaped the way he sees himself and his place in society.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Jolke Van Aerde
- Writer
- Jolke Van Aerde
- Director of Photography
- Jolke Van Aerde
- Original Music Composer
- Mika Baudoux, Laura Conant
- Editor
- Dieter Diependaele
- Producer
- Marguerite de Saint André, Ruben Desiere
Details
- Release date
- 2026-10-16
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- NL
- Spoken languages
- Dutch, French
- Countries
- Belgium
- Production
- Accattone Films