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On Tour: Manas

A Brazilian girl confronts the system that oppresses her and all women.

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Agenda

1 March to 31 March

On Tour: Manas

With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring our favourite films to seventeen film theatres across the Netherlands. In March, it is the Brazilian drama Manas by Marianna Brennand – a brand new film from our 2025 festival selection! About the film With vulnerability and incredible courage, a Brazilian girl confronts the system that oppresses...

Magazine

Portrait of Raki Ap, spokesperson for the Free West Papua Campaign

The Promise opens MtMF25

On Friday 21 March, The Promise will open the Movies that Matter Festival 2025 in the presence of director Daan Veldhuizen.

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