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8 Queer Films to Watch This Summer
Events Film Tips

8 Queer Films to Watch This Summer

July is Queer & Pride Month, and Amsterdam Pride is just around the corner: the perfect moment to remind us that everyone has the right to be themselves and love whomever they want, and that this is still not a given for everyone. But which film should you watch? We've compiled a list of eight films for the perfect pink summer evening.

by Staff

4 tips for World Refugee Day 2025
Film Tips

4 tips for World Refugee Day 2025

20 June is World Refugee Day. As the asylum debate intensifies in the Netherlands and millions of people around the world are fleeing war and oppression, it is more important than ever to keep listening and seeing each other.

by Staff

Your Festival Favourites, Anytime, Anywhere
Film Tips Movies that Matter Festival

Your Festival Favourites, Anytime, Anywhere

Missed a screening at the festival? Don't worry! Here are all the films that are now available to watch online.

by Tara Jade Losecaat van Nouhuijs

Five Short Film Tips for the Shortest Day of the Year
Film Tips

Five Short Film Tips for the Shortest Day of the Year

The dark autumn and winter evenings are perfect for staying indoors. What better suits such a cosy atmosphere than watching short films online together? Celebrate on Short Film Day, 21st of December - the shortest day of the year! Enjoy together at home and get inspired by short films.

by Staff

How Movies that Matter Puts Children’s Rights in the Spotlight Every Year
Education Film Tips

How Movies that Matter Puts Children’s Rights in the Spotlight Every Year

Young people are not always aware of children's rights, but they do play a role in their daily lives. Find out how we use films to discuss and celebrate children's rights in the classroom.

by Karlijn Limaheluw

6 films about climate and activism
Film Tips

6 films about climate and activism

Are you looking for more films about climate and activism after the On Tour film Deep Rising? We tip six films that explore the ravages of climate change and show the unyielding spirit of activists fighting against powerful economic interests.

by Staff

6 film tips about privacy and surveillance
Film Tips

6 film tips about privacy and surveillance

The film screenings of Total Trust in our On Tour programme for the month of November have ended. However, the film’s interpretation of the dangers of surveillance technology and the violation of privacy is more relevant than ever.

by Staff

9 film tips to better understand the situation in Israel and Palestine
Film Tips

9 film tips to better understand the situation in Israel and Palestine

As long as our festival exists, we have been seeing and showing films about Israel and Palestine. To better understand the events of the past few weeks, it is important to know the context and history. To provide some insight into this, we have made a selection of films that were previously shown at our festival and that can still be viewed online.

by Staff