Artist-photographer Jan Banning and documentary maker Frank van Osch explored the 'soul' of true carnival enthusiasts in spring. The cancellation of this exuberant, anarchic folk festival in 2021 due to COVID-19 inspired them to undertake the project "The Sorrow of Carnival." They set out to discover the 'true face' of the revelers behind the colorful and festive facade in three carnival provinces, at three locations: Den Bosch, Tegelen, and Groenlo.