Filmtheater De Fabriek is an independent cinema in Zaandam, housed in a building that reflects the industrial heritage of the Zaanstreek region. It screens a mix of arthouse and international films, alongside special events and post-screening discussions.
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A documentary capturing photographer Peter Hujar reconstructing a single day in his life in 1974 New York for a literary project.
Japanese film about two young men raised in the household of a famous kabuki actor, navigating yakuza legacy and theatrical tradition.
Award-winning Italian drama following a Swedish girl's final year at a technical secondary school in Trieste, summer 2007.
Spanish thriller exploring family bonds and loyalty. Los Tigres received a 3.56 rating from FabriekSneak viewers.
Jacques Demy's classic musical where all dialogue is sung to Michel Legrand's score. A poignant love story centred on young Geneviève and her mother's umbrella shop.
A slapstick adventure about a drunken apple brandy seller stranded in a frozen wilderness who must survive as a fur trapper by catching hundreds of beavers.
A black-and-white documentary by director Gianfranco Rosi exploring daily life in Naples and Pompeii, portraying the vulnerability of these ancient cities and their people.
The classic children's film Minoes returns to cinemas. Children's activities will be held in the foyer before the screening on August 16.
Documentary following managers and employees through performance reviews as they grapple with criticism, empathy, and workplace tension.
Asghar Farhadi's first French-language film since Le Passé, featuring Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel and Catherine Deneuve.
A young girl's journey as her family emigrates from Yugoslavia to Denmark in search of a better life. A powerful story about displacement, loss, and hope.
Pim de la Parra's last Minimal Movie, unseen for years, finally screens as a tribute to the Dutch cinema pioneer.
A horror film by director Jane Schoenbrun exploring sexual desire, fear, and self-acceptance at a summer camp.
A historical war film about the 72 hours before D-Day, featuring decisions that could reshape history. From the producers of Darkest Hour.
A surprise film screening every second Thursday at Filmtheater De Fabriek - the title remains a mystery until the lights dim.
A brother and sister survive on a remote Scottish island by catching seabirds, defending their home against outsiders.
Screening of Nolan's "The Odyssey" with an introduction by classicist Riemer van der Veen, exploring how the film engages with Homer's epic.
Steven Soderbergh's mysterious drama with comedic moments, featuring Ian McKellen in a leading role.
Maarten takes his dying father Hans to the Champagne region of France. A moving family drama about love, farewell, and shared moments.
Special preview screening of the drama Queen at Sea starring Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay, organised in partnership with Alzheimer Netherlands.
A Sardinian shepherd fights a Milanese businessman's plans to build a luxury beach resort in his village, in this film inspired by real events.
Film afternoon as part of the IFIKZ MaakMeeFestival, exploring the theme 'The Power of Zaandam Paper'. Takes place on Friday 16 October at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Jacques Demy's feature film debut Lola, a landmark of the Nouvelle Vague, screens at Filmtheater De Fabriek.
Six people who have experienced psychosis share their stories in this special Parnassia production, exploring profound questions about reality and consciousness.
Animated adventure following an eccentric inventor and his animal companions on a daring journey from Paris to the Egyptian pyramids.
Jacques Demy's exuberant French musical about twin sisters dreaming of love and adventure when a traveling carnival arrives in their small harbor town.
Jim Queen delivers a hilarious stand-up about identity, image, and the absurd ways people seek visibility and embrace queerness.
Spanish classic by Carlos Saura about a girl growing up in a house full of secrets and mourning. A masterwork of introspection and melancholy.
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.
A film about sex, relationships and marriage that surprises with both hilarious and touching moments. A Sundance world premiere hit.
Italian period drama following young violinist Cecilia and composer Antonio Vivaldi as their paths cross, each seeking meaning through music and art.
A dramatic film about a father whose tragic mistake upends his life and marriage, based on a true story.
Iranian drama about a single mother balancing her nursing career and raising her children, while her son faces suspension from school.
Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz presents a decolonizing portrait of Portuguese explorer Magellan, with Gael García Bernal in the lead role.
The classic 1988 anime Akira in 4K restoration on the big screen. A dystopian cyberpunk tale of power and destruction in a futuristic Japan.