Just Jools (10:00 AM)
Twelve-year-old Jools dreams of dancing confidently on stage. But how do you find that freedom when you feel that people only see your disability? Jools’ world is turned upside down when she meets Yorrith, a choreographer who relearned how to move after a stroke. Yorrith recognises her inner struggle and challenges her to push boundaries and embrace the impossible.
Together, Jools en Yorrith embark on a moving journey, centred on vulnerability, perseverance and the search for freedom through movement.
This short film won the audience award at the short film competition of the 15th edition of the DisABILITY Film Festival. In addition, "Just Jools" won the award for Best Short Documentary at the Antwerp Youth Film Festival 2025.
Before the screening, Geertje De Ceuleneer will give a short reading (at 10:00 AM) from her book Jij mag ook!, which touches on themes such as children with disabilities or refugee backgrounds, loneliness, teasing or bullying, accessibility, multilingualism, and the importance of a warm home.
After the screening, there will also be an interview with Julija Theresa Goussey, the main character of the movie. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation.
Accessibility:
- Dutch and English subtitles
- Interpreter Flemish Sign Language (VGT) present
Tickets & reservations required
Screening
28 April 2026 - 10:00 Leuven Public Library (Bibliotheek Tweebronnen) Rijschoolstraat 4, 3000 Leuvem Calculate route Reserve place
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