Agenda
On Tour: Sentient
With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In October, we are showing the documentary Sentient. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that Matter On Tour groups. See all screening dates About the Film An investigation into laboratory...
First Pick: Coward
Every month, Filmhuis Den Haag and Movies that Matter team up to put one compelling new release in the spotlight. With First Pick, you get to be one of the first to see it on the big screen, then dive deeper as soon as the credits roll. Expect exclusive (preview) screenings, conversations with topical experts...
Brainwash Festival
Brainwash returns in October. With an exclusive opening night featuring Deborah Levy on Thursday 29 October and a festival weekend on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, Brainwash creates a space for incisive questions, uncomfortable insights and radical visions. Together with philosophers, writers, scientists and artists, we’ll question what seems self-evident, break down entrenched...
Movies that Matter x Inter-City: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Halloween night, a deserted town, and a mysterious girl on a skateboard. On Saturday 31 October, Movies that Matter and Inter-City screen Ana Lily Amirpour’s stylish, hypnotic vampire film: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Tickets In the fictional town of Bad City, The Girl roams the streets alone after dark. When she crosses...
Deadline Film Submissions
Do you have a compelling short or feature-length documentary or fiction film, completed in 2026 or 2027, that addresses human rights issues? We warmly invite you to submit your work for the 2027 edition of the Movies that Matter Festival! The festival will take place from 19 to 27 March 2027 in The Hague. The...
On Tour: Molly Vs The Machines
With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In November, we are showing the documentary Molly Vs The Machines. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that Matter On Tour groups. See all screening dates About the Film Alone...
On Tour: Muganga
With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In October, we are showing the drama Muganga. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that Matter On Tour groups. See all screening dates About the Film Urgent and powerful film...
On Tour: 80 Angry Journalists
With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In January, we are showing the documentary 80 Angry Journalists. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that Matter On Tour groups. See all screening dates About the Film Thrilling account...
Movies that Matter Festival 2027
The upcoming Movies that Matter Festival will take place from 19 March to 27 March 2027. What can you expect at our festival? Nine days, over 90 powerful films – from short films to feature-length, fiction and documentaries. Stories that move and inspire. Navigate easily through the programme with our thematic selections. For many of...