EN - Jean-Pierre Bauwens Junior is a 23-year-old youth world champion in the lightweight category of boxing, with a very special family. He is the oldest of seven siblings, four of whom suffer from autism. Junior doesn’t just fight for pride or glory; he is fighting for a better future for his poor family. By boxing his way to the top, he wants to buy them a bigger house. But then tragedy strikes: Junior’s autistic brother kills his father by accident. This film shows the tough clash between a loving family and the cold reality.
Info
| Title | JUNIOR |
|---|---|
| Original title | JUNIOR |
| Original version | Dutch |
| Status | Completed |
| Production | Majority Flemish |
| Category | Docs |
| Genre | creative documentary |
| Year of production | 2012 |
| World première / first public presentation | 2012-08-01 |
Credits
| Cast | Junior Bauwens and family |
|---|---|
| Photography | Sien Versteyhe |
| Editing | Tom Denoyette |
| Music | Rauw en Onbesproken |
| Sound Design & Mix | Thomas Vertongen |
| Color Grading | Veerle Zeelmaekers |
Technical specs
| Running time film | 54' |
|---|---|
| Colour | Colour |
Partners
| Supported by | Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) |
|---|---|
| Tax shelter partners | Kormetal SA, Demasure Systems NV |
Festivals
2012: Docville (work-in-progress version) (BE)
Awards
2012: Honourable Mention - Docville (BE) (a work-in-progress version was shown)
JUNIOR and The Circle join Hot Docs line-up
Sien Versteyhe’s JUNIOR and Bram Conjaert’s VAF Wildcard film The Circle have been selected for the 20th edition of Hot Docs, the Canadian International Documentary Festival (25 April-5 May). Both medium-length films are screening in the fest’s International Spectrum category, making them eligible for the Award for Best Mid-Length Documentary, as well as the Audience Award. The Only Son, a minor co-production with Flanders, is selected for the World Showcase section. Along with IDFA, Hot Docs is one of the world’s foremost documentary film festivals.
JUNIOR is premiering internationally at Hot Docs after a work-in-progress of the film had screened at the Belgian Docville fest, receiving a Special Mention from the International Jury. Bram Conjaerts’ The Circle was also added to the fest’s Official Selection and is to receive its world premiere in Toronto.
A Flemish touch to Belgian festival bills
This week, the Open Doek Festival (20 – 29 April) kicked off in Turnhout, while Leuven is getting ready for the 8th edition of the International Documentary Festival DOCVILLE (27 April – 5 May). Both programs house a large selection of Flemish titles, ranging from Daniel Lambo’s Dry Branches of Iran to Berlinale attendees Anton Corbijn Inside Out andAsparragos.
For the eighth consecutive year, DOCVILLE highlights the best documentaries and awards prizes in various sections. This year, Flanders is well represented in its national competition with more than ten short and feature-length film titles.
Last edited on 19 March 2013