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Movies that Matter Festival

From 21 to 29 March in The Hague. Check out the programme and buy your tickets now!

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...

21 March to 30 March

Kaboom Animation Festival

From Friday 21st to Sunday 30th of March Kaboom Animation Festival takes place in Utrecht, Amsterdam and online. Kaboom Animation Festival is heaven on earth for everything and everyone that holds a heart for the animation world. From razor-sharp and über-inventive experimental arthouse to colourful stories for young and old; Kaboom serves up animation delights...

21 March to 29 March

Movies that Matter Festival 2025

The next Movies that Matter Festival will take place from 21 to 29 March 2025 in The Hague and various satellite cities. What can you expect at our festival? A selection of around 90 human rights films: from short films to feature-length, from fiction to documentaries. In-depth programmes on human rights with activists, filmmakers, and...

Magazine

The Film Route of Stieve van Wichelen

Stieve van Wichelen, the driving force behind @nederlands_indie, shares his festival recs.

The Film Route of *Glitterstudio

Caitlin and Jana from graphic design duo *Glitterstudio share their 5 film tips for the MtMF25!

Education

On Tour

International

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