14 events for the next 18 months
1 · Monday, September 14
3 · Tuesday, September 15
A documentary portrait of 91-year-old Agatha tending her vegetable garden on a remote Canadian farm. Shot over six years, this intimate film captures her meditative rhythms, resourcefulness, and wry wisdom about a life well lived.
Documentary following an Indian man who cycles 10,000 kilometres on a second-hand bicycle in 1975 to find his Swedish love. Oscar-winning director Orlando von Einsiedel retraces the journey with reconstructions and interviews.
Podium 't Beest screens the opening film of Film By The Sea: Youri, a historical drama by director Sander Burger about the friendship between Soviet pianist Youri Egorov and journalist Jan Brokken in 1980s Amsterdam.
4 · September 16 – 20
A documentary portrait of 91-year-old Agatha tending her vegetable garden on a remote Canadian farm. Shot over six years, this intimate film captures her meditative rhythms, resourcefulness, and wry wisdom about a life well lived.
Film By The Sea presents 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York', a nostalgic crime film by director Noah Segan starring John Turturro, Steve Buscemi and Giancarlo Esposito.
Andrey Zvyagintsev's latest film Minotaur screens at Podium 't Beest as part of Film By The Sea. The Russian drama follows a businessman whose life unravels as Russia invades Ukraine.
Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano's latest film, a nostalgic 1985-set coming-of-age story about a Parisian teenager navigating first love while his family struggles through crisis.
Last 100 events that already happened.
Olivia Wilde directs this American comedy about a marriage turned upside down by eccentric neighbours. Starring Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz.
Film screening of girlhead at Cinetol.
Filmhuis Hoofddorp screens the film Primavera on 13 September at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
LUX screens the classic French musical film 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort' directed by Jacques Demy, featuring music by Michel Legrand.
Screening of 'My Big Brother' on Sunday, 13 September at Wenneker Cinema Schiedam.
A classic French musical by Jacques Demy with music by Michel Legrand, screened as part of the LUXrewind series.
A grieving man finds solace and healing by joining an amateur theatre group in this intimate character study.
Film screening of Scout at Cinetol.
The sixth edition of Floating Cinema screens films outdoors on the water at Wijnhaven in Rotterdam.
Animated film about cats in ancient Egypt, screening at fiZi cinema.
A late-night film programme full of suspense and adventure at Cinetol Amsterdam.
Jacques Demy's feature film debut Lola, a landmark of the Nouvelle Vague, screens at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Brommerbios presents the film Lucky on 11 September in Utrecht. An evening of cinema in a unique setting.
The restored version of the anime classic Akira (1988) by Katsuhiro Otomo screens at the Melkweg cinema. A dystopian story about two motorcycle gang members in Neo-Tokyo caught in a military experiment.
Wim Wenders' meditative portrait of everyday life in Tokyo, a quiet observational study of a man following his daily routines.
Open-air cinema on the school grounds of OBS De Rietgors in Leuvenheim, showing films under the stars.
Filmhuis Nieuw-Vennep presents the film 'I Swear' at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
A documentary exploring the origins of life, screening in Putten.
Maryam Touzani's latest film follows a 74-year-old woman in Tangier who fights to keep her home and unexpectedly finds love again when her daughter arrives to sell the apartment.
French comedy about a couple rediscovering their intimate life. Prosecco Première with welcome drink included.
Screening of 'I was a stranger' at Theater de Tuyter.
The last outdoor film of the season: I Swear at Lieve Vrouwekerkhof in Amersfoort. Bring your own chair or grab a seat on one of the terraces.
Monthly film screening where emerging filmmakers present their short films and discuss them with an audience of fellow creators and film lovers.
CINEbieb Boekel screens Hamnet, adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel, at the Nia Domo.
After an accident, Fransje Hermans forms an unlikely friendship with Joe Speedboot. Together they discover what remains possible in Fransje's restricted world.
A short documentary following three people with dyslexia and their relationship with written language, by filmmaker Rianne Aalbers.
Xanadu (1980), the inimitable cult classic with Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, opens the season at VERA Zienema. A genuinely absurd film packed with bizarre dialogue, sudden musical and dance sequences, and pure cinematic chaos.
Filmhuis Oldenzaal screens the Spanish feature film 'Calle Málaga' at Stadstheater De Bond.
Three short films about low literacy screened during the Week of Reading and Writing at the Centrale Bibliotheek's theatre.
A nostalgic British drama about a choir in Yorkshire during the First World War, starring Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Skopein cinema screens 'Beginnings', a feature film about new starts and change.
A psychological thriller about a couple whose dinner party with their neighbors spirals into unexpected twists. Starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Edward Norton.
Peace Brigades presents 'Pesta Babi' with expert discussion and audience Q&A at Bibliotheek Neude.
English-language film with Dutch subtitles featuring Jodelle Ferland, Brendan Fletcher and Janet McTeer.
A classic film matinee screening of Champagne at Theater de Tuyter.
Open-air cinema screening 'The Founder', the story of McDonald's founder. Choose between a film ticket or a combo package with a three-course dinner at Bistro MUS.
Classic outdoor screening of 'The Blues Brothers' at the Openluchttheater Brunssum.
Screening of the film Mengelmoes at Cinetol in Amsterdam.
Preview screening of the French film 'Pour Le Plaisir' during the opening weekend of Cinefest. All films cost € 5,-.
Artist Martine Gutierrez and her mother discuss the making of 'The Search for True Beauty' and reflect on creativity, transformation, and self-invention.
French comedy about a 1950s family who suddenly land in 2025. Part of the Cinefest weekend with all films for € 5,-.
An animated fantasy film following Sophie, who works in a hat shop and meets the enigmatic wizard Howl. A tale of magic, adventure, and unexpected romance.
A screening or performance of the beloved French musical Les Parapluies de Cherbourg at Natlab.
Animated adventure following an eccentric inventor and his animal companions on a daring journey from Paris to the Egyptian pyramids.
Psychological horror debut by Luna Mulderij exploring grief and loss. An English-language film screening at Cultureel Centrum Bullekerk.
Outdoor cinema screening of La Cocina, a raw drama about life in a New York restaurant kitchen. Choose between a film ticket or a combo ticket with a 3-course dinner at Bistro MUS.
French comedy premiere at Cinefest: Fanny and Tom explore desire and innovation in 'Pour Le Plaisir', screening Saturday evening in Sittard.
French film about a family navigating hardship together and discovering their resilience.
Italian drama about a shepherd who refuses to sell his land for a luxury resort. Part of the Cinefest weekend with all films for € 5,-.
Premiere of the war film Pressure starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, exclusively shown for the Cinefest weekend. Tickets € 5,-.
Cinekid screens the Dutch classic 'Abeltje', a children's film about a boy who starts work as a lift operator in a department store.
Documentary about 116 resistance women from Westerbork Camp, screened at Cultura Ede during Airborne Month.
A re-release screening of Kameleon 3 with special guest Steven de Jong and a Kameleon quiz at FilmKerk Wolvega.
The sci-fi action classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day screens on the big screen at Natlab for its 35th anniversary celebration.
Danish cult film The Green Butchers: an absurd black comedy about two butchers chasing their dream. Watch under the stars at Station Bergweg, with an optional 3-course dinner beforehand.
The cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at Caprera Openluchttheater in Bloemendaal.
Brommerbios screens 'My Favourite Cake' as part of its eleventh film night edition at RAUM & Venster.
The first installment of an epic two-part film about Charles de Gaulle and his role as a patriot and resistance leader.
A short film by HKU students exploring nostalgia and the meaning of home.
The Odyssey is a performance at ECI Cultuurfabriek in Roermond on 4 September 2026.
Screening of the film Below the Clouds at ECI Cultuurfabriek, an international production for cinema enthusiasts.
A contemplative nature film by a French wildlife photographer at Geliekvloers - a visual and auditory journey.
Filmhuis Nieuw-Vennep screens the Spanish film Calle Malaga on 4 September at Cpunt Hoofddorp.
Jacques Demy's exuberant French musical about twin sisters dreaming of love and adventure when a traveling carnival arrives in their small harbor town.
Outdoor screening of the film I Swear at the Verskade courtyard in Zaandam, organized by the neighborhood initiative Open West.
Spanish classic by Carlos Saura about a girl growing up in a house full of secrets and mourning. A masterwork of introspection and melancholy.
Award-winning documentary about sushi master Jiro Ono's lifelong pursuit of perfection. Japanese dialogue with English subtitles, screened outdoors at Station Bergweg with optional dinner beforehand.
Screening of the Billie Eilish documentary 'Hit me Soft and Hard' at Caprera Openluchttheater.
Filmtheater Fraterhuis screens the film 'Home' on 3 September at 20:30.
French film 'Histoires Parallèles' screens at Filmtheater Fraterhuis in Zwolle.
A summer film programme featuring four short films about unexpected inspiration, screened at Filmhuis Doesburg.
CINEbieb screens Hamnet, a film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel about Shakespeare's son.
Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation of Homer's epic follows Odys on his perilous voyage home after the Trojan War, filmed across the world with cutting-edge technology.
Documentary about the Ukrainian city of Mariinka, filmed on 16mm over a decade before the Russian invasion.
Outdoor cinema screening of the English-language drama 'Pig' at Station Bergweg. Choose between a film ticket or a combo package with a 3-course dinner at Bistro MUS beforehand.
Outdoor screening of Michael at Caprera in Bloemendaal; tickets available on mobile devices only.
Iranian horror film screening at De Basis. A haunting tale of a girl walking home alone at night in this atmospheric, dark cinema experience.
The Misconceived is an American film by James N. Kienitz Wilkins about a failed filmmaker confronting his past. A digital satire on work, class, and art, entirely built in Unreal Engine.
Italian drama film about a shepherd who resists real estate developers alone, inspired by a true story.
Open-air film screening at Caprera in Bloemendaal.
Monthly screening of a book adaptation at Wenneker Cinema, followed by a discussion led by Ester Janssen.
Filmhuis Oldenzaal screens 'Treat Her Like A Lady' at Stadstheater De Bond.
An underground film club showcasing DIY video art and experimental work from Dutch makers, with no genre limits but a focus on authentic, independent productions.
Paolo Sorrentino's latest film La Grazia reunites the director of The Great Beauty with actor Toni Servillo in the lead.
An Albanian film about inheritance and art fraud: children hire a forger to complete their father's unfinished masterpieces.
Documentary portrait of shepherd Aart van den Brandhof and his work managing the Gelderland heathland, with nature conservation and the return of wolves as central themes.
The film Michael screens at Pathé Leeuwarden on 1 September.
Screening of 'The President's Cake' at Servicetheater en bioscoop Skopein.
A classic B-movie about a giant spider escaping from a desert laboratory and wreaking havoc. Perfect creature-feature for a spooky movie night.
Film screenings on the Omniversum's large dome screen at Museon in The Hague.
Filmblik is a film event on 31 August at De Affiche Galerij in Den Haag.
A French film about nostalgia and the future, screening at the intimate fiZi cinema in Zierikzee.
Italian film 'Un Anno di Scuola' follows the events of a single school year. Screening at fiZi in Zierikzee.
Film screening of Primavera at the fiZi cinema in Zierikzee.
Animated film Minions & Monsters in original language with Dutch subtitles at Pathé Leeuwarden.
A classic 1980s horror film with science fiction elements, screened at Chassé Cinema.
Filmhuis Breda screens 'Grandes Hits (2)' on 30 August.
The winning feature and short films from the festival are screened together in a special double-bill evening.
A provocative Dutch film with a controversial theme screening at Chassé Cinema.
Animated film about a cursed weredeer screening at Chassé Cinema in Breda.
