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199952 minGdocumentary

GILLE A PONT

199952 minGdocumentary

A non-profit organization in Pont-sur-Sambre brings together unemployed and employed workers, mothers, and people on welfare to celebrate the gilles tradition.

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Christian Deloeuil

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A non-profit organization in Pont-sur-Sambre brings together unemployed and employed workers, mothers, and people on welfare to celebrate the gilles tradition.

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Christian Deloeuil

Christian Deloeuildirector

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Alain and Josiane run a garage in Pont-sur-Sambre, a town in northern France. Their passion for the gilles, traditional jesters from nearby Binche, Belgium, led them to establish a non-profit organization. This group welcomes workers, mothers, and those on welfare to participate in the gille tradition. Throughout the year, they gather to dance and sing, sharing their joy with the community during carnival celebrations. The film captures the vibrant spirit of this cultural practice and its impact on local lives.

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