Convento

The documentary follows a Dutch family as they leave Holland to convert an old monastery into a home, workshop, and nature preserve. Set in a remote village in Portugal, Convento offers a distinctive approach to documentary filmmaking by blurring the lines between reality and surrealism.

Featuring renowned kinetic artist Christiaan Zwanikken and his family, the film captures their creative process and the challenges they face in their ambitious project. This documentary provides insight into both the artistic vision and the personal journeys involved in transforming a historical site into a living space and artistic environment.