Auguste van Ysseldijk

This is a story about fighting physical, moral, and emotional oppression with boredom, cynicism, amorality, and faith. It illustrates the many faces of psychological and physical rebellion while drawing an intricate portrait of humanity against existential claustrophobia. Underlying themes include relationship dynamics, patriarchy, generational optimism, power versus perception, revolution, purity, and the manipulation of gender roles.

A talking heads documentary about young asylum seekers in the Netherlands, given space to express themselves through art. From poetry and rap to DJing and photography, it follows Auguste as he observes moments where language barriers are broken through the connections that creativity makes possible. Volunteers and organizers also reflect on what it means to create together, to share fragments of identity, to find recognition, and to make life in the asylum center a little more bearable.