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The Film Route of HUMAN
Choice stress during the festival? We’ll help you out! Especially for this edition, we have teamed up with Omroep HUMAN, the Dutch broadcasting organization, to create a film route centered around the theme of censorship.
The Film Route of Sia Hermanides (Dolle Mina)
We asked some inspiring tastemakers for their must-see films so you can dive into the festival with the best tips and extra inspiration. Today, it’s Sia Hermanides' turn. She is a filmmaker and recently joined the Dolle Mina's. Photo: Maartje Geels.
The Film Route of Nugah Shrestha
We asked a number of inspiring tastemakers about their must-sees, so you can dive into the festival with the best tips and extra inspiration. Today, it's the turn of Nugah Shrestha, the driving force behind the popular Instagram channel @politieke_jongeren.
The Film Route of Bo Hanna
We asked some inspiring tastemakers about their must-sees, so that you dive into the festival with the best tips and some extra inspiration. Today it is the turn of journalist and writer Bo Hanna.
Highlights of the In-Depth Programme
Curious about this year's in-depth programme highlights and eager to meet our guest speakers and moderators? Read on!
The Film Route of *Glitterstudio
We asked a number of inspiring tastemakers for their must-sees, so you can dive into the festival with the best tips and some extra inspiration. Today, it's the turn of the graphic design duo Caitlin and Jana from *Glitterstudio. Here are their 5 film tips for the MtMF25. Photo: Liza Wolters.
The Film Route of Stieve van Wichelen
As our programme offers so many films, we understand that it can sometimes be overwhelming for you as a visitor. To give you a helping hand, we’ve asked some well-known influencers to share which films they’re excited about at this festival.
In this film route, Stieve van Wichelen, the driving force behind the Instagram account @nederlands_indie, takes us along a number of films that have a link with Indonesia. We spoke to him about his interest in history, the start of his account and his film choices.
Beyond the Frame – the MtMF25 festival campaign
The campaign for the Movies that Matter Festival 2025 is inspired by the rapid developments shaping our world. Populism is gaining ground, and more than ever, it seems that the loudest voices dictate the narrative. But can we look beyond these frames? Are we truly able to see the other?
The Promise by Daan Veldhuizen opens Movies that Matter Festival ’25
Friday 21 March The Promise by Daan Veldhuizen (Banana Pancakes and the Children of Sticky Rice, 2015) opens the 17th edition of Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague. With over 90 films the festival explores themes such as human rights, freedom and activism.
From IMPAKT to Impact: Abimana Chancard & his film festival in Burundi
Meet Abimana Chancard, a Burundian filmmaker and Managing Director of the Impakt Film Festival (IFF), that is using the power of film to create social change in Burundi.
How do we make Movies that Matter digitally accessible to everyone?
Digital accessibility is playing an increasingly important role. Not only when it comes to providing information but also when purchasing a movie ticket. In addition to Movies that Matter's own ambitions, European legislation is further tightening the requirements for this. But what is digital accessibility? Our application manager Jette Malow tells us all about it.
Against the Current: Isabel Cuadros on Finding Belonging through Cinema without Borders
Last month during IDFA Elena Decossaux, our International Support intern, met up with Isabel Cuadros, promotion coordinator at Proimágenes Colombia in Colombia. Read more to find out about her journey in the film industry.