The 22-minute film FANFARE portrays the story behind the eponymous artwork by Aukje Dekker, in which 12 musicians and 12 singers from different provinces come together without direction or rehearsal for a unique performance at the Binnenhof. The film is part of a series produced by NEWTON film, commissioned by the Atelier Chief Government Architect. It is part of the art program ‘Kunstparade Binnenhof Renovatie,’ where renowned artists create new temporary works during the renovation of the Binnenhof. Each film has a unique approach tailored to the specific artwork, the artist’s vision, and the collaborations involved.
Commissioned by: Atelier Chief Government Architect
Produced by: NEWTON film
Length: 22 minutes
Art Parade Binnenhof Renovation
The Art Parade Binnenhof Renovation program is a public initiative around the Binnenhof. Invited by the Rijksbouwmeester’s office, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Council of State, the Ministry of General Affairs, and the Municipality of The Hague, various artists are commissioned to create new works during the years of the Binnenhof renovation. FANFARE was created at the invitation of the House of Representatives, which chose the theme ‘connecting and bridging’ for this edition.
The Documentary
NEWTON film produces a short film for each art manifestation, showcasing its background, creation, and performance. Each film in this series receives a unique approach tailored to the specific artwork, the artist’s vision, and the associated collaborations. The goal is to clearly convey the artist’s vision and to capture the creative process and execution in a visually powerful and engaging manner, allowing viewers to fully experience the essence of the work. We collaborate with various (emerging) filmmakers for these projects.
FANFARE by Aukje Dekker
Aukje Dekker (1983) is a versatile artist known for her boundless energy. Her work explores themes of collectivity and authenticity and their interrelationship, often with humor and self-irony. In FANFARE, she brings together 12 musicians and 12 singers from different provinces and musical backgrounds, such as brass bands, wind orchestras, and gospel choirs. Without direction, rehearsal, or a pre-determined piece of music, these 24 individuals meet for the first time on the Schelpenpad of the Lange Vijverberg in The Hague. Dressed in specially designed costumes, they deliver a unique performance centered on the theme of ‘connection’.
In FANFARE, the focus is on the attempt. It’s about finding connection in music and song, knowing when to pause or go along with another’s lead. It offers a sometimes awkward yet thrilling experience, inviting the audience to open themselves up to this search for coherence.
The theme of ‘connecting and bridging’ closely aligns with the function of the House of Representatives, where various societal perspectives come together in pursuit of consensus. FANFARE is a creative interpretation of this theme, where participants, like in the political process, attempt to find cohesion without a predetermined direction. The result is an artwork that is both musically and visually disarming and vulnerable.
Production:
NEWTON film BV
Director, camera, and editing:
Ton van Zantvoort
Co-director:
Aram Apvis
Second camera:
Machiel van Hoek
Yuri Tand
Aram Voermans
Archive:
Collection Bert Haanstra – Sound and Vision
Sexyland – Olivier Garcia
Editing and post-production:
Jozef Brienen
Sound post-production:
Ronnie van Overveld
Graphic design:
Richard Niessen
Animations:
Daniel van Maarleveld
Producer:
Annerose Langeveld
Team Aukje Dekker:
Janneke Remmers
Liza Nijhuis
Kristian de La Riva
Anna Dekker
Isa Grutter
David Grutter
Sam Rahman
Yunil Jeon
Reem Saouma
Joost Janmaat
Patrick van der Klugt
Costumes Fanfare:
Johannes Offerhaus
Anna Claassen
Bonne Suits
Pedestals Fanfare:
Daphne Vermeulen
Freia Broeren
Sound Fanfare:
Iwan van Wijk
Floris Werver
Fanfare members:
Arno Bakker
Jenne Meinema
Luc Hudepohl
Bernard Roosendaal
Jessica Boersma
Harma van Beusekom
Jack van der Berg
Alice Twilhaar
Bert schouten
Tjerk Bakker
Vincent Henar
Rebekka Ling
Shudweney Noventa
Gianni Noten
Hermine Schneider
Adura Sulaiman
Gabriela Laura Rivas
Jorge Martinez Galan
Laurens Joënsen
Patricia Foort
Roel van den Ven
Marjolijn Verhagen-Korst
Rachel Koch
Harold Koninkx
Art Committee House of Representatives:
Peter van Haasen, chairman (PVV)
Claire Martens-America (VVD)
Sandra Palmen (NSC)
Caroline Bosnjakovic-van Bemmel (griffier)
Hasna Bajraktarevic (beheerder kunstcollectie)
Art Advisors Atelier Chief Government Architect:
Gijs Frieling
Joanna van der Zanden
Art Committee Binnenhof:
Francesco Veenstra, chairman
Fred Bergman
Robert Croll
Hasna Bajraktarevic
Peter van Haasen
Priscilla Visser
Bart van Poelgeest
Hans Monnickendam
Guido Rijnja
Govert van Boxtel
Albert Koolma
Mary Hessing
Government Real Estate Agency:
Lenneke van Konijnenburg-Kan
Monique van der Bijl
Government Architect’s Studio:
Sharon Bartels
Susanne Goossens-van Leeuwen
Simone Huijbregts-Breitkopf
With special thanks to:
Municipality of The Hague
Pulchri Studio
August, 2024
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