‘Our Forest, Our Champions’: A documentary by Mauro Van Reusel

'Our Forest, Our Champions': A documentary by Mauro Van Reusel Masterproef van Mauro Van Reusel, Sint Lucas Antwerpen Op. On November 12, a screening of Our Forest, Our Champions, the master's thesis documentary by Mauro Van Reusel, will take place in the auditorium of Sint Lucas Antwerpen. The documentary follows the story of Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo and portrays the remote communities on the slopes of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda. From an observation of daily life, the film explores how nature, food, traditions, and high-altitude living helped form the breeding ground for generations of top athletes. At the same time, the documentary raises questions about the impact of climate change on this region and the way changes in the landscape also affect the cultural and social fabric. Mauro Van Reusel made the documentary within the framework of his master's thesis at Sint Lucas Antwerpen, School of Arts KdG. The screening is open to the general public. 11/12/2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. @ Aula Sint Lucas Antwerpen