About

What to expect

The film looks at the collective art practice of The Centre for the Less Good Idea by South African artist William Kentridge.

  • Director Frank Scheffer joins a Johannesburg residency.
  • Music, image and performance flow together.
  • Artists let go of individual control.
  • After the film, a talk with Frank Scheffer.

Questions

When does CinéDialoog: De kracht van het minder goede idee start and end?

CinéDialoog: De kracht van het minder goede idee runs Sunday, 6 December 2026, 14:00.

Where is CinéDialoog: De kracht van het minder goede idee?

CinéDialoog: De kracht van het minder goede idee takes place at De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, Amsterdam.

What is the film about?

The Centre for the Less Good Idea is the collective art practice of South African artist William Kentridge.

Director Frank Scheffer joins a residency in Johannesburg.

The film shows music, image and performance flowing together.

Artists let go of individual control and follow a collective rhythm.

It also shows the creative vision of young and older artists.

Is there a talk after the film?

Yes. After the screening there is a conversation with director Frank Scheffer.

How can I book?

Use the De Balie ticket page: tickets.debalie.nl

Amsterdam

Getting there

De Balie, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 10, 1017 RR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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