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. 18 March, 2025
Jana Blom and Caitlin Berner teamed up as *Glitterstudio in 2014 as an interdisciplinary graphic design duo that tackle a variety of projects with an energetic, concept-driven and playful approach.From merchandise for Movies that Matter to music videos and everything in between—Caitlin and Jana do it all! It’s no surprise, then, that they have a keen eye for selecting films.
Here are their five film recommendations for the Movies that Matter Festival 2025:
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Barlebas
Malu Janssen
“We’re very curious about this film, especially because we have two connections who worked hard on Barlebas. The director was in the same class as Jana’s boyfriend, and in our early years, we made a music video for Pitou, who acts in this film. This story about the witch trials in the south of the Netherlands in 1595 is one we definitely don’t want to miss.”
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Vlam
Daphne Lucker
“With Rifka and Thekla in the lead roles, we were already sold. But after reading the description, we became even more intrigued. Now that Jana is six months pregnant, thoughts about parenthood come naturally. You read, learn, reflect—and realize just how enormous that responsibility is. How you want to do everything right but sometimes end up achieving the opposite. The bond between parent and child is everything. We think this film will portray that in a powerful way.”
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Home Game
Lidija Zelovic
“We believe this film offers a unique perspective on societal changes over time. Lidija Zelovic films herself and uses more than 30 years of family archive material. What makes her story especially urgent now is the rise of the far right in today’s political climate. Drawing from her family’s film archive, she alternates personal home scenes with political events in the Netherlands.”
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Blauwe ballen en andere verkrachtingsmythes
Sunny Bergman
“Sunny always creates sharp, relevant films that we love to watch. This time, she delves into a topic that—unfortunately—remains just as urgent. In the Netherlands, a woman is murdered by a (former) partner every eight days. One in four women experiences sexual violence. The statistics are known, the stories are shared, yet real change is lacking. That’s why every film, every study, and every story is necessary to keep highlighting the gravity of this reality.”
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My Mother is a Cow
Moara Passoni
“The title is unusual, and that immediately drew us in. The description sounds promising and intriguing. The story follows 12-year-old Mia, who is left behind with her aunt on a family ranch at the edge of the burning Brazilian wetlands. We’re curious to see how this story unfolds. A short film of just 15 minutes? Perfect for a quick watch.”
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