Film submissions for the Movies that Matter Festival 2027 are now open.
Agenda
25 June to 1 July
Now in Cinemas: Soldier’s Bones
In 1971, young Newsweek reporter Alec Shimkin uncovers a secret U.S. military operation in the Mekong Delta: Operation Speedy Express, during which large-scale war crimes are committed. Following the My Lai massacre in 1968, he becomes convinced that this “Super My Lai” must also be brought to light. For months, Newsweek suppresses his investigation—under pressure...
25 June
An evening dedicated to Keti Koti at De Regentes
On Thursday, 25 June, De Regentes, in collaboration with Movies that Matter, presents a full evening of recent films and a book filled with stories by and about Indigenous Surinamese people. An event for everyone who wants to learn more about the pride and dilemmas of the Indigenous peoples of Suriname throughout the years. Through...
25 June
Keti Koti: Bagasi – What We Carry at Theater Dakota
In the lead-up to Keti Koti, Theater Dakota is presenting a special programme on 25 June in collaboration with Movies that Matter. This evening invites us to reflect on the question: what do we carry with us? The programme includes a screening of Bagasi – What We Carry, followed by a discussion, live music, and...
