Agenda

30 April

On Tour: The Body Politic in Gouda

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Filmhuis Gouda will screen the documentary The Body Politic on Tuesday 30 April at 20:00.  Tickets About The Body Politic Powerful portrait of Brandon Scott, Baltimore’s idealistic young mayor, during his first year in office. In a city with an enormous murder rate, Scott embraces an alternative...

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2 May

Now in Cinemas: Radical

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story. José Urbina López Primary School, a forgotten elementary school in Matamoros (Mexico), is where...

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6 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Middelburg

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Cinema Middelburg will screen the documentary Drawing a Line on Monday 6 May at 20:00.  Tickets About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an increasing government crackdown on freedom of speech, she takes...

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10 May to 12 May

Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival

Every year, in May, the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival takes place at the Ketelhuis. For three days, you can watch the latest feature films, documentaries, animations and short films from or about Kurdistan in Amsterdam. AKFF’s mission is to present Kurdish films to Dutch audiences. Films for cinephiles, people curious about cinema from the Middle...

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13 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Amersfoort, Leiden and Utrecht

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Drawing a Line can be seen at the following theatres on Monday 13 May:  De Lieve Vrouw, Amersfoort 19:00 in Kijkhuis, Leiden 19:00 in Louis Hartlooper Complex, Utrecht About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and...

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14 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Alkmaar, Groningen and Hilversum

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Drawing a Line can be seen at the following theatres on Tuesday 14 May:  19:00 in Filmhuis Alkmaar VERA Zienema, Groningen 19:00 in Filmtheater Hilversum About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an...

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16 May

Now in Cinemas: The Mother of All Lies

Young Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir dives into her family’s past. In a miniature Casablanca, her family and friends help her to unravel the disturbing lies from her childhood. Asmae El Moudir grew up in a household where photos weren’t allowed. Her grandmother Zahra, a woman who cruelly demeans her daughter and granddaughter, had always...

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16 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Delft

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Filmhuis Lumen in Delft will screen the documentary Drawing a Line on Thursday 16 May at 19:30. Tickets About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an increasing government crackdown on freedom of speech,...

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19 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Amsterdam

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Kriterion in Amsterdam will screen the documentary Drawing a Line on Sunday 19 May.  Tickets About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an increasing government crackdown on freedom of speech, she takes on...

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21 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Schiedam and Wageningen

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Drawing a Line can be seen at the following theatres on Tuesday 21 May:  20:00 in Wenneker Cinema, Schiedam 20:00 in Movie W, Wageningen About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an increasing...

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22 May

On Tour: Drawing a Line in Arnhem

As part of Movies that Matter On Tour, Focus Filmtheater in Arnhem will screen the documentary Drawing a Line on Wednesday 22 May.  Tickets About Drawing a Line Portrait of young Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja, who counters persecution and censorship with humour and honesty. Amid an increasing government crackdown on freedom of speech, she takes...

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23 May

Now in Cinemas: I am the River, the River is Me

Māori tribal leader Ned Tapa takes a group of friends and family on a breathtaking canoe trip down the Whanganui River in Aotearoa, as the Māori call New Zealand. The Whanganui is the first river to be recognized as a legal person. Together, this diverse group of people embraces the spirit of the river and...

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