Sat 29 March 2025
Closing night: introduction by Margje de Koning and announcement ASN Audience Award
We close the 17th edition of the Movies that Matter Festival with a one-time screening of the film Balomania.
Artistic Director Margje de Koning will open the evening followed by the presentation of the ASN Audience Award by Head of Human Rights of ASN Bank Kirsten Kossen.
Balomania
Fascinating and exciting portrait of the Brazilian ‘balloon mafia’: secret gangs from the favelas that make and chase gigantic hot air balloons. A real-life action film about unique forms of freedom that will challenge beliefs about favelas, gang life and the power of art.
In the heart of Brazil’s favelas, filmmaker ...
Speakers
Margje de Koning
moderator