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On Tour in October: Sentient

Who pays the price for medical advances?

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1 October to 31 October

On Tour: Sentient

With Movies that Matter On Tour, we bring impactful films to sixteen cinemas throughout the Netherlands. In October, we are showing the documentary Sentient. The screenings will be accompanied by talks, reflections, and discussion programmes organised by the local Movies that Matter On Tour groups. See all screening dates About the Film An investigation into laboratory...

22 October to 28 October

Now in Cinemas: Coward

Set on the Belgian front during World War I, the film follows Pierre, who tries to find his place among the other soldiers. Behind the lines, he meets the charismatic Francis, who stages improvised theatre performances with a group of rejected soldiers to keep the troops’ spirits up. Amid muddy trenches where vulnerability seems to...

29 October to 1 November

Brainwash Festival

Brainwash returns in October. With an exclusive opening night featuring Deborah Levy on Thursday 29 October and a festival weekend on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, Brainwash creates a space for incisive questions, uncomfortable insights and radical visions. Together with philosophers, writers, scientists and artists, we’ll question what seems self-evident, break down entrenched...

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