Agenda
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...
Eastern Neighbours Film Festival 2026
The 18th edition of the Eastern Neighbours Film Festival! This year, ENFF once again looks beyond the well-trodden paths of European cinema. Five days of new films from broader Eastern Europe – a region that has been making exceptional films for a century, with remarkable courage, and still is. We bring films that rarely reach...
Noordelijk Film Festival 2026
The Noordelijk Film Festival is a film festival that celebrates the north of the Netherlands and annually brings the magic of film to Leeuwarden. The 46th edition of the festival will take place from 4th until 8th of November across multiple locations in the city of Leeuwarden, such as Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie, Slieker Film and...
The Red Line
Throughout October, we’ll be taking action for Palestine. The genocide against Palestinians rages on; Israel continues to attack, occupy and kill – in Gaza and on the West Bank. And our government continues to fund and facilitate these actions. The red line was crossed long ago. That’s why we’re coming together to take action. Will...
Stonewall x Movies that Matter
Rights aren’t given, they’re taken! On Sunday 8 November, we’re joining forces with Stonewall Festival to explore the history of queer resistance. At GR8, we’ll screen two films about communities that fought for their own space when no one else would make room for them. In a world where queer rights are once again under...
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...