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On Tour: The Voice of Hind Rajab

We are proud to present a pre-premiere tour of Kaouther Ben Hania's film across 16 cinemas.

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11 January to 21 January

On Tour: The Voice of Hind Rajab

With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In January, We are proud to present an exclusive pre-premiere tour of The Voice of Hind Rajab, in close collaboration with Cinéart. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that...

15 January

Now in Cinemas: Mr. Nobody Against Putin

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment sites for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his school. Pavel ‘Pasha’ (33) is a teacher at...

23 January

Films that Make Noise: Kneecap

Together with The Hague pop venue PAARD, we are launching the film series Films that Make Noise. A series of high-profile protest films in which the connection between music and social change takes center stage. We kick off on Friday 23 January with the film Kneecap! Tickets About the film When fate brings bored music...

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