And Grandpa

Name: And Grandpa
Director: Brecht Jansegers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025-06-07
Cast: René Janssens, Mateo Fromont

2025 · 8 min · Documentary

After the recent loss of his wife Angèle, grandpa René tries to stay positive, finding comfort in simple joys like his cacti and cat Musti—but the weight of impermanence lingers.

Directed by Brecht Jansegers

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