In a far-reaching adaptation of Ilja Leonard Pfeijffers's monumental novel, Zuidpool presents the story of Alcibiades. None other than top actress Sofie Decleir embodies Greece's most controversial politician, unable to choose between his boundless self-love and the common interest of his people.
At the same time, he holds up a confronting mirror to us. Is the people themselves capable of knowing what is good for the people? And how important do we still find the truth, when probability is more desirable?