Reflections on the canvas - The Virgin Suicides

This cult classic by Sofia Coppola tells the tragic story of the five Lisbon sisters, raised in a strictly religious family in an American suburb in the 1970s. Through the eyes of a group of boys from the neighborhood, a mystery unfolds that continues to haunt them: why did these girls commit suicide? The film touches on themes such as psychological vulnerability, adolescence, isolation, and the impact of repressive upbringing. The film confronts you with the silence behind psychological suffering and invites you to listen, understand, and connect. This film evening is guided by Jens De Vleminck (philosopher and psychoanalyst). participation is free. Registration required: https://www.upckuleuven.be/nl/agenda/reflecties-op-het-doek-virgin-suicides