
🎬 Cinema in Rotterdam
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The Ancient Forest
Documentary exploring one of the world's last primeval forests and the intricate connections between ancient trees and their ecosystem.

(No) Birdbrain
Documentary exploring black vultures, their intelligence, and how scientists prepare endangered birds for release into the wild.

Passe-partout
Film pass allowing you to reserve screenings at Cinerama in Rotterdam. Online booking opens after you receive confirmation from WFFR.

Opening WFFR - Wildgemis
A personal documentary following wild horses in America, exploring the tension between conservation and control, and our role in the natural world.

Wildgemis
Elke Tukker's personal documentary follows wild horses in the American wilderness, exploring the boundary between protection and control.

Green Island, White Desert: A Year Among the Stones & The Right Whale
Two documentaries exploring nature and wildlife: a year in Ireland's Burren landscape and a journey with whales from New Zealand to North America.

Pantanal
Brazilian environmental activists document the wildfires ravaging the Pantanal wetlands and uncover the roots of a global ecological crisis.

Mara: Rebirth - The Awakening & Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants
Two nature documentaries about African wildlife: Mara: Rebirth follows the wildebeest migration along the Mara River, while Tusker: Brotherhood of Elephants portrays three elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro.

Flamingos
A nature documentary following Caribbean flamingos as they seek love and a safe haven to build their families, blending humor with stunning visuals.

The American Southwest
Documentary exploring the Colorado River and the American Southwest, where nature and human impact intersect across a visually stunning landscape.

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti
Documentary following orphaned elephants in Kenya as they find refuge at Reteti, Africa's first community-run sanctuary.

Wild Tamil Nadu
Documentary journey through the rainforests and wildlife of Tamil Nadu in South India, featuring elephants, leopards, tigers and more.

My Bear Story
Documentary following orphaned black bear cubs in Russia's Ussuri taiga, filmed by zoologist Sergey Kolchin.

Why we love Dolphins
Ken O'Sullivan's visually stunning documentary explores his fascination with dolphins and the intricate relationship between humans and these remarkable animals.

The Last Dive
An eighty-year-old diver returns to a remote island for a final meeting with the giant manta ray Willy, the creature with whom he shared decades of connection.

Snow Leopard Sisters
Two women meet in the Himalayas and work together to protect endangered snow leopards in this tale of friendship, perseverance, and hope.

Penguin Baywatch, Pyjama Party & Running Wild: Return to the River (3D)
Two nature documentaries: Penguin Baywatch follows penguin chicks on Crozet Island, while Running Wild: Return to the River captures the annual salmon migration and the wildlife that depends on it.

Underdogs: Sexy Beasts & Surfing Hippos
Two nature documentaries featuring unexpected wildlife: Underdogs: Sexy Beasts explores the bizarre mating behaviour of lesser-known species, while Surfing Hippos reveals how African animals adapt to a changing world.

Europe's Wild Kingdoms - Water Worlds & Wild Alps
Two nature documentaries exploring European ecosystems: Water Worlds reveals animals in historic monuments, Wild Alps follows life in the Alpine landscape.

Wild Asia (3D) & Same Same - But Different
Two nature documentaries: Wild Asia (3D) features snow leopards and red pandas in extreme Asian habitats, while Same Same - But Different explores evolutionary relationships between animals.

Grensgebied (+ Talk)
Documentary exploring the poetic beauty of boundaries in the Dutch landscape, followed by a discussion.

Wild London
Sir David Attenborough reveals the hidden wildlife thriving in the heart of London, one of the world's busiest cities.

Wildgemis
A personal documentary following Dutch researcher Elke Tukker as she studies wild horses in America and explores the tension between conservation and control.

Coexistencia
A young French biologist cycles through Patagonia seeking coexistence between humans and wildlife, meeting local farmers and discovering how change is possible.

Notes from the Woods
An Estonian nature documentary capturing predators gathering at a forest feeding site. Without commentary, we follow bears, wolves, lynxes and raptors in their daily struggle for survival.

Ape to Ape & The Chimps of Fongoli
Two documentaries about chimpanzees: Meike investigates what their leadership can teach us, and a glimpse into the lives of Fongoli's chimpanzees in Senegal.

Derek vs Derek
Two farmers with the same name and opposite farming philosophies clash in this witty and touching documentary set on the English countryside.

My Otter Diary
Documentary following an otter family on India's Cauvery River, capturing their daily interactions, play, and survival in the wild.

Heart of a Lion
Documentary following two pumas raising their young at the edge of human civilization, featuring stunning wildlife cinematography and intimate glimpses into their hidden world.

2000 Days in Paradise
Three wildlife filmmakers spend over 2,000 days in Gran Paradiso capturing alpine ibex, golden eagles, and wolves. An intimate portrait of patience, perseverance, and extraordinary moments in the Alps.

Pantanal (+ Talk)
Brazilian environmental activists investigate the wildfires ravaging the Pantanal and uncover the roots of a global ecological crisis.

No Shade In the Forest
An environmental journalist documents the destruction of Ukraine's nature caused by war - national parks, forests, rivers and wildlife.

Heart of a Lion
Documentary following two pumas raising their young at the edge of civilization, featuring breathtaking wildlife cinematography and intimate glimpses into their hidden world.

Flamingos
A nature documentary following Caribbean flamingos as they seek love and a safe haven to build their family, told with humour and beautiful imagery.

In the Path of the Giants
Documentary exploring the collision between the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh and the migration routes of wild elephants, affecting Rohingya refugees, local farmers, and the animals themselves.

In the Light of the Sands
A poetic portrait of a bird warden spending seven months alone on a North Sea sandbank, surrounded by birds, storms and silence.

Croatia's Coast - Endless and Wild & Fishermen and Guitars
Two documentaries exploring nature and wildlife: an intimate portrait of Croatia's wild coast and a story of conservation efforts to save the endangered Brazilian guitarfish off Argentina.

Wild London
Sir David Attenborough reveals the hidden wildlife thriving in the heart of London. A film that changes how you see the city.

The American Southwest
Documentary following the Colorado River through the American Southwest, showcasing desert landscapes and their fragile ecosystems under human pressure.
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Joe Speedboot
A Dutch film about a man in a wheelchair who forms an unlikely friendship with the charismatic Joe. A story of friendship, dreams and adventure in the village of Lomark.

Halloween: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Tobe Hooper's landmark 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in a newly restored 4K version for its 50th anniversary. A raw, influential slasher about young people who encounter a family of cannibalistic murderers in rural Texas.

CINEMA (SHORTS): We Are
Eight short films by emerging Ukrainian filmmakers exploring contemporary Ukraine through themes of home, war, and everyday life. Part of the annual Ukrainian New Wave project.

FILMHUIS NIEUW-VENNEP: The Choral
Filmhuis Nieuw-Vennep screens the film The Choral at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

The Discovery of Heaven
A classic Dutch film about angels, friendship and destiny, returning to cinemas in 4K restoration.

Derek vs Derek
A documentary about two neighbours named Derek who make opposing choices: intensive farming versus nature restoration. A story of conflict, reconciliation and the struggle for the countryside.

Film: The Promise with Daan Veldhuizen
Documentary about West Papua using restored archival footage, followed by a conversation with filmmaker Daan Veldhuizen.

Film Screening: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Thai comedy-drama about a student who cares for his dying grandmother while hoping to inherit her wealth.

LA COSA EN LA NIEBLA aka The Thing in the Fog
BUTFF x CULTfilm presents the Spanish horror-comedy 'La Cosa en la Niebla', winner of Best Feature at BUTFF 2026, preceded by the Portuguese short 'Pimple'.

Halloween special: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary (16+)
Classic 1974 horror film about a group of young people who encounter a cannibalistic family in Texas. Halloween special marking the film's 50th anniversary.

Zienema: The Fly
Cronenberg's body-horror masterpiece The Fly screens at Zienema for Halloween. A scientist's teleportation experiment goes catastrophically wrong.

The President's Cake
An Iraqi drama following a 9-year-old girl searching for cake ingredients in 1990s Iraq under Saddam Hussein's rule, amid war and poverty.

Les enfants vont bien
Jeanne's carefully planned childless life is upended when her estranged sister abandons two young children at her door. This Karlovy Vary award-winner explores family, responsibility, and the future you thought you had.

Drachtster Journaals: A Journey Through the Past
Smelne's Erfskip screens archival film footage by Anton Stoelwinder documenting Drachten's past in the 1970s and 1980s.

FILMHUIS HOOFDDORP: Heart of the Beast
Filmhuis Hoofddorp screens the feature film 'Heart of the Beast' at Cpunt Hoofddorp.

Robine
Cinetol screens the Dutch film Robine, a feature film for adult audiences.

KitKatClub: Kinks of Berlin (2026): Amsterdam Dance Event - Premiere
Documentary about Berlin's legendary KitKatClub, exploring freedom, identity and intimacy through intimate stories. Free afterparty in club Annie follows the premiere.

The Third Man, 1949 film noir
Carol Reed's masterpiece of post-war intrigue: a classic film noir set in Vienna, with Joseph Cotten investigating the mysterious death of his friend.

Experience the Most Adventurous Expeditions and Remarkable Characters at EOFT
Six outdoor documentaries about adventure and expeditions at the 25th anniversary of the EOFT film festival in Nijmegen.

Filmhuis: Christy
A coming-of-age film following two brothers as they rediscover the meaning of family.

C'est Arrive pres de chex vous
French film with Benoît Poelvoorde, Malou Madou and Willy Vandenbroeck, subtitled in Dutch.

Club Kid (2026): Amsterdam Dance Event - Preview
Preview screening of Jordan Firstman's dramady 'Club Kid', starring Cara Delevingne and Kirby Howell-Baptiste. Followed by an afterparty at club Annie with a goodie bag.

Histoires Parallèles
A French film with interwoven storylines screening at Filmhuis Doesburg.

Notes from the Woods - WFFR x Cinema Islemunda
A film screening of 'Notes from the Woods' by WFFR, presented by Cinema Islemunda as a collaboration between Podium Islemunda and WFFR.

Biblioscoop | A Family Film at the Library
Biblioscoop screens a different family film each time at Bibliotheek Vaals. Bring the family for a cosy afternoon of cinema.

Notes from the Woods - WFFR x Cinema Islemunda (afternoon)
Documentary screening of 'Notes from the Woods' at Podium Islemunda's afternoon programme, a collaboration with WFFR.

Film Fun During the Autumn Holiday
The library screens different films for children at four locations during the autumn holiday.

De Gaulle: Résistance
Epic historical drama about General Charles de Gaulle organizing French resistance from London in 1940. Starring Simon Abkarian, Simon Russell Beale, and Mathieu Kassovitz.

Cinekid - Nowadays Everyone is Called Sorry (9+)
A Cinekid film about friendship and apologies for children aged 9 and older.

Big Bike Film Night
The Big Bike Film Night showcases cycling films with adventure stories and stunning landscapes from around the world, in English with Dutch subtitles.

In the Age of Vigilance
Documentary exploring surveillance and privacy rights in the digital era, screened by Filmhuis Nieuw-Vennep.

Experience the Night of the Night in Made
A film exploring how artificial light affects the natural world, part of the Night of the Night festival in Made.

Wicker - Prosecco Premiere (Evening)
Wicker is a film based on Ursula Wills-Jones' short story, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård. At this Prosecco Premiere, every guest receives a complimentary glass of Prosecco with their ticket.

Koolhoven's Choice: Ex Machina
Filmmaker Martin Koolhoven guides you through film history on artificial intelligence, from Metropolis to Her, followed by the film Ex Machina.

Holiday Cinema: HalloWiebe! (6+)
Children's film screening at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg during the school holidays, featuring HalloWiebe! for ages 6 and up.

Film Fun During the Autumn Holiday
Children's film screening during autumn break at Bibliotheek Warnsveld, from 14:00 to 16:00.

Cinekid: Stitchhead
A musical adventure film about a monster caring for his siblings while keeping them hidden from villagers. English-language family film with Dutch subtitles, suitable from age 8.

Minoes
A cat disguised as a woman befriends a struggling journalist in this charming Dutch film about second chances and unlikely friendships.

Sound Sessions: U2 - The Joshua Tree
U2's iconic album 'The Joshua Tree' comes to life as a cinematic experience at Pathé Leeuwarden, part of the Sound Sessions series.

Film: Le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain
A charming French film by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet about the life of Amélie in Paris, filled with fantasy and warmth.

Filmhuis De Boekensteun Joe Speedboot
A screening of the 2026 film adaptation of Tommy Wieringa's acclaimed novel "Joe Speedboot", exploring friendship and the yearning to leave small-town life behind.

Film Screening & Discussion: My Word Against Mine
Documentary exploring a new approach to hearing voices, followed by expert discussion and audience Q&A.

Het Pleingeheim and An Elephant in the Room (5+) - WFFR x Cinema Islemunda
Two short films for children aged 5 and up: 'The Secret of the Square' and 'An Elephant in the Room'.

The Club of Ugly Children | CineNoord FilmKids (6+)
An animated adventure where a group of children band together to rescue their friends and overthrow a dictator who targets those he deems "ugly".

Holiday Cinema: HalloWiebe! at BREStheater (6+)
Holiday cinema screening of the children's film HalloWiebe! for ages 6 and up at BREStheater.

Film Fun During the Autumn Holiday
The library screens children's films during autumn break. In Eerbeek, a film runs from 14:00 to 16:00.

Cinekid: Extraordinary
A Cinekid film where 10-year-old Alice and a group of young detectives search for her missing parents. A thrilling, funny family adventure full of friendship and mystery.

CineKid Stitch Head: Special Programme
CineKid screens the film 'Stitch Head' at Bibliotheek Haaksbergen with an accompanying programme.

Cinekid - The Magical Jungle (5+)
Cinekid presents 'The Magical Jungle', a family film for children aged 5 and up at cinema LUX.

Cinekid - Fashion Filterfabriek (4+)
A Cinekid film exploring fashion and creativity for children aged 4 and up at LUX Nijmegen.

Filmhuis Boekensteun
Filmhuis Boekensteun presents a film evening at the Brummen Library.

Film: Hoppers (6+)
Animated film Hoppers for children aged 6 and up at Theater Streams Breede Beek.

Female Directors Behind the Iron Curtain
Eat Your Feelings CINEMA screens two short films by female directors from Eastern Europe, paired with a feminist buffet and Q&A exploring emancipation, cinema and food.

Zienema: La Antena
Silent film by Esteban Sapir about a future without voices, where a monopolist controls all communication. A visually inventive work with themes that still resonate today.

Film+Talk: Her
Screening of the science fiction film 'Her' with a post-film discussion exploring the film's themes.

Film & Fries: The Little Prince
Family screening of "The Little Prince" with fries at Bibliotheek Scherpenzeel during the autumn holidays.

Cultuurbarbaren: Silent Cinema - Sing
Cultuurbarbaren screens the animated musical Sing on the OPEN Delft stage, with audio delivered through personal headphones.

HalloWiebe: Overdrive
Family film HalloWiebe: Overdrive, a spooky adventure packed with chaos and action for all ages.

Film Fun During the Autumn Holiday
The library offers free film screenings for children during autumn break, with different films at four locations.

Tales from the Magic Garden
A stop-motion animated film for children based on a Czech children's book, screening during the autumn half-term.

Cinekid: The Big Dream
Cinekid film about a girl who enters a fantasy world through a magical cape. Suitable for children from age 5, including two short films and a creative workshop.

Film Café - October 2026 Edition
LUX's monthly film evening in Nijmegen combining cinema, drinks and socializing.

Cinekid - Lotte Searching for Dragons (4+)
Cinekid family film for children aged 4+ about Lotte's quest to find dragons, showing at LUX Nijmegen.

Movies that Matter | Sentient
Movies that Matter presents 'Sentient', a film exploring artificial intelligence and consciousness.

Soft Loft
Film screening of Soft Loft at Cinetol Amsterdam.

Filmtheater de Eendracht presents Primavera
Filmtheater de Eendracht presents the performance Primavera in Gemert.

Cinekid: KABAM! 2
KABAM! 2 is a children's series about the familiar fears of third-graders. With humor and imagination, they discover that everyone gets scared and that solutions are always possible.

Cinekid - Unexpected Adventure (7+)
A Cinekid adventure film for children aged 7 and up, screening at LUX Nijmegen.

Cinekid - Minoes (25th Anniversary) (9+)
Cinekid celebrates the 25th anniversary of the beloved Dutch film Minoes with a special screening. A charming family film for children aged 9 and up.

The Incomer
A comedy film about an outsider, screening at Theater vanBeresteyn in Veendam.

Practical Magic 2
Practical Magic 2 screens at De Koornbeurs in Franeker on 18 October 2026.

Sunny Dancer
A film about a teenager with a cancer history who attends summer camp and discovers a group of peers determined to live life to the fullest.

Born at Midnite

Born at Midnite
Film screening of Born at Midnite at Cinetol Amsterdam on 18 October, starting at 19:30.

Cinekid weeks: Coco by Disney Pixar (6+)
Disney Pixar's Coco plays in Winterswijk: a boy dreams of music and finds himself in the land of the dead during Día De Los Muertos, discovering his family's heritage.

Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 screens on 18 October at De Koornbeurs in Franeker. A family film for all ages.

Wicker | Breakfast & Film
Wicker presents a film screening combined with breakfast at Filmtheater Hilversum on 18 October.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Anime film screening at Natlab. A visually stunning journey into a mysterious underground world.

Organ & Film Festival - Animatieplaats (6+)
Animated films accompanied by live organ music at the Organ & Film Festival. Suitable for children aged 6 and up.

Organ & Film Festival - The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Silent film with live organ accompaniment at the Organ & Film Festival in Nijmegen.

Cinekid Pajama Film - The Magical Jungle
The Magical Jungle is a family film screening at LUX Nijmegen where children are invited to watch in their pajamas.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)
Japanese animated film about children searching for lost voices.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011): Kaboom Anime
Makoto Shinkai's anime film exploring loss and adventure in a magical underworld, screened on the big screen.

Cinekid - Gugu's World (9+)
Children's film Gugu's World for ages 9 and up, screening during the Cinekid festival at LUX Nijmegen.

Cinekid - Kabam! 2 (3+)
Cinekid screens the animated film Kabam! 2, designed for children aged 3 and up.

Cinekid - Extraordinary (8+)
Cinekid presents the children's film 'Extraordinary' at cinema LUX, specially for children aged 8 and older.

Cinekid - The Big Dream (6+)
Cinekid's 'The Big Dream' is a family film for children aged 6 and up, screening at LUX Nijmegen.

Cinekid - Stitch Head (6+) (OV)
English-language children's film about Stitch Head with Dutch subtitles, suitable for ages 6 and up.

Motherland: The Return of Katinka
A documentary following Katinka as she returns to her birthplace to explore her identity and sense of home.

The Plague (12+)
A youth film about Ben, a twelve-year-old navigating bullying and peer pressure at a water polo camp.

Resident Evil
Zach Cregger's horror-comedy reboot of Resident Evil screens at Theater vanBeresteyn.

Ginger and Fred
Classic Italian film starring Giulietta Masina and Marcello Mastroianni, with Dutch subtitles.

I Swear
A true-story film about John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette at fifteen, who later became an advocate and MBE recipient.

Franz
Filmhuis Doesburg screens the film Franz, a dramatic feature about the life of Franz Ferdinand.

Below The Clouds
Gianfranco Rosi's black-and-white documentary portrait of Naples and Pompeii, capturing everyday life in a city shadowed by Mount Vesuvius and the fragile beauty of a world caught between past and present.

Goese Filmdagen Amuse: The Beloved
A one-time screening of the Spanish drama The Beloved, an intense father-daughter story starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo, as a preview to the Goese Filmdagen.

WFFR - Aap tot aap & Chimps of Fongoli
Two films about chimpanzees and human evolution: the Dutch premiere of 'Aap tot aap' on emotion and leadership, and 'The Chimps of Fongoli' documenting a unique Senegalese population, followed by a roundtable discussion.

Film Screening: Affiba, the Oldest Woman of Paramaribo
Documentary following Joan Windzak as she uncovers her family history and discovers a 19th-century photograph of her ancestor Affiba.

500 Miles
Film screening of '500 Miles' at Filmhuis Doesburg on 15 October.

IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival: The Power of Zaandam Paper: Film Afternoon
Film afternoon as part of the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, exploring the theme of Zaandam's paper heritage at Filmtheater De Fabriek.