Good Will Hunting | The Lighthouse Filmclub
29 September 2026
18:00 - 20:30
Ovaal 1.43
Love movies?
Are you always on the lookout for new stories, does learning more about how films are made appeal to you, and do you want to share your passion for cinema with others? Join The Lighthouse Film Club! It will be a fun and inspiring experience, and you'll meet people who love films just as much as you do.
On Tuesday, September 29th, we'll be watching Good Will Hunting, followed by a discussion with lecturers Thijs Bos and Chris Heydra.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting is an American drama film from 1997, directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The lead roles are played by Damon, Affleck, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver, with Casey Affleck and Cole Hauser in supporting roles. Set in Boston, the film follows Will Hunting (Damon), a troubled young man and self-taught mathematical genius who works as a janitor at MIT. His exceptional talent is discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Skarsgård). To avoid a prison sentence, Will agrees to study under his guidance while also attending therapy sessions with psychologist Sean Maguire (Williams). The therapy forces him to confront his past and his relationships, including the one with Harvard student Skylar (Driver).
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As always, it is free for students and staff!
The Lighthouse Filmclub
We're going to watch movies! And of course, we'll also discuss these films together. After the screening, we'll talk about the film, focusing on aspects such as content, technique, and cinematography.
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