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Set in Cape Verde, ‘the place where hurricanes are born’. The Coriolis Effect is a poetic documentary about our world spinning out of control. With stunning footage of the Cape Verdean nature and wildlife, this cinematographically impressive film deals with the increasingly disturbing relation between humankind and nature. A visually spectacular parable-like film that juxtaposes...

Forty years after her arranged marriage as a child, Hawa finally begins to live an independent life and learns to read and write. However, with the return of the Taliban to power, her dreams, along with those of her daughter and granddaughter, are shattered by new challenges. Filmed over a period of five years, Writing...

Film by the Sea is the fourth-largest film festival in the Netherlands and one of the most important annual cultural events in Zeeland. From September 12th to 21st, 2025, the festival will celebrate its 26th edition, offering a wide audience the chance to enjoy over 100 films from around the world, approximately a third of...