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Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The third feature film from the directing duo Jorge-Guevara is a heartwarming, magical-realist tale about grief and enduring friendship. After the untimely death of her best friend Elena (Victoria Jorge), Adela (Chiara Hourcade) embarks on a journey through time and rediscovers joy. When Adela attends her dear friend's funeral, she feels barely connected to the other mourners. The muted voices, the soulless funeral home—nothing reminds her of her beloved friend. When we lose someone dear, it doesn't only happen outside of us, but even more so within us. Emotionally drained, Adela goes looking for her car, only to board a mysterious bus that takes her back in time to a weekend she once spent at a beach house with Elena. A light-hearted film about life's fragility that never becomes too heavy.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A carefully woven film, in which a young woman, Aïcha (Fatma Sfar), lives under her parents' roof, spending her days working in a hotel with little hope of a meaningful existence. Parents who would sell her into marriage for money and a lover who strings her along with false promises. Based on a true story that swept through Tunisia like wildfire, the director was so haunted by it that he made it the beating heart of his second film. A bus accident occurs, which Aïcha alone miraculously survives, choosing to let the world believe she had perished. This unexpected gift of fate offers her a rare chance to reshape her life from the freedom of anonymity. It’s a new life—one liberated from the suffocating weight of religious and patriarchal traditions. After a period of wandering, she finds herself in the relatively liberal city of Tunis. Soon her hard-won freedom, fragile without official documents, is threatened during a police check. She increasingly encounters corruption, and above all, sexism. A stark and unflinching tale about a courageous young woman navigating in Tunisia where conflicting worlds exist uneasily side by side.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
A personal film by a tireless chronicler featuring stories by and about Indo-Dutch people. An estimated 2 million Dutch people have Indonesian roots. Yet large segments of the population, particularly young people, know little about this heritage. This is strikingly highlighted at the beginning of the film during a nationally broadcast quiz program. The film features prominent writers and artists including writers Adriaan van Dis and Yvonne Keuls, illustrator Thé Tjong Khing, composer Mariëtte Hehakaya, and many others. The now-traditional Nijmegen Four Days Marches (“Nijmeegse Vierdaagse”), originally started as a military march by the Dutch East Indies Military Reserve Corps (“Korps Koloniale Reserve”). Indo-rock bands such as The Blue Diamonds put the Netherlands on the world pop music map with their global hit “Ramona”. Using creative animation techniques* among other approaches, the director paints a powerful picture of growing up and living between two cultures—the cold receptions and outright rejection contrasted with the silence and acceptance of the rules and customs of 1950s Netherlands.
Friday, 22 January 2027
Two fugitive animals embark on an adventure across America to find the ranch that was once their home, healing their friendship while pursued by an equally "odd-couple" DEA agent and Fish and Wildlife ranger with something to prove.
Friday, 10 April 2026
After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built. Starring Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, and Oscar? winner Russell Crowe (Actor in a Leading Role, Gladiator, 2000).
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Olimpia Coral Melo never set out to become a feminist icon. The humiliation of seeing, at 18 years old, her intimate video go viral, made her want to abandon her own name. Sexual virtual violence wasn’t considered a crime in Mexico. For thirteen years, she fought to pass a new law against digital sexual violence in Mexico. In 2019, she played a fundamental role in the enactment of a groundbreaking law, named after her. She is now a public character, but remains with an open wound. As “Olimpia Law” gains momentum across Latin America, she must come to terms with her wounds and reclaim the name that shame once tried to take away from her.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Sunday is your chance to catch up. The most popular films of the festival return one more time for you to enjoy. The Best of the Fest films will be announced on our CIFF’s website, social media, and at the Central Box Office of The Movies Otrobanda on Saturday, April 18.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Sunday is your chance to catch up. The most popular films of the festival return one more time for you to enjoy. The Best of the Fest films will be announced on our CIFF’s website, social media, and at the Central Box Office of The Movies Otrobanda on Saturday, April 18.
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Captured during her sold-out world tour, BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D, the film is directed by Academy Award® winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish, in-theatres May 8, 2026.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
In 1972, René van Nie was commissioned by Sticusa to make a film about the Netherlands Antilles. Buskando is a quest to discover what, so many years after the slave uprising of 1795, still remains of the ideas of Tula — his drive for freedom and independence. What is the state of the search for a distinct identity? Featuring Eddie Kelly. Title song: Ellis Juliana. Restored by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. Followed by Preserved Images, New Perspectives, by Dyonna Benett. A provenance study of Sticusa films by Wibert Tecla and René van Nie viewed through a contemporary lens. How and with whom were the films made, where were they shown, and how were they received? And how might the films be viewed today? With thanks to the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision and the Consortium Colonial Collections. Dyonna Benett, with roots in Curaçao and the Dominican Republic, is a heritage specialist and curator (including for the National Archives in The Hague and the Maritime Museum Amsterdam). She has worked for the Mondriaan Fund and the Fund for Cultural Participation.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The Retreat by Jaydev Hemrajani Shanti Iyer has planned a Retreat that has everything, from acupuncture to yoga, a nature walk and even a cacao ceremony. The 4 participants, who signed up to find themselves, end up finding other distractions. Through all the chaos, Shanti tries to persist with the Retreat hoping her participants walk away with what they are looking for. De Oversteek by Maarten van Zadelhoff Out of love, a woman chooses to cross the border to the afterlife. Not because she wants to die but to keep on living forever with the lover she lost. No por ning’é by Angely Lobo Ludovic The elusive owner of a well known bar, hides a truth that threatens to unravel her carefully constructed life. As her old life resurfaces, she begins plotting to escape the life she’s been forced to live. Her choices lead her down a path where passion and betrayal intertwine, and where the truth may be more dangerous than any lie she has told. Adrift Wak Leu by Velvet Zoé Ramos A dreamscape unraveling through abstraction—where land, sound, and memory merge in a poetic echo. A coming-of-age of wakefulness within the dream. The film is an invitation to immerse yourself in a visual exploration of the relationship to the self. Normale Burgers van Suriname by Morena Leter This documentary highlights the life of Dennis Baarn, a man who hunts for worms in the forest as a means to survive. As we see him in his daily routines and the special people he meets, he takes us along in his stream of thoughts, his simple wisdom, reminiscing about his youth, and how his life is shaped today. Mane Hòmbu by Angelo Lourens Wendell, a mechanic and his partner Angelique prepare to welcome their first child. He feels the weight of expectations, and the lingering influence of his older brother Jaïr. When tragedy strikes, he retreats deeper into himself. He is forced to question what is real, what is memory, and what he has tried for too long not to face. amor by Myra Fanta Bodian In the intimate setting of a photo booth, Eduard who is young and queer, shares with us his search for self-acceptance. Outside the booth, his search translates through choreography with the Curaçaoan dance styles tambú and seú, which symbolize strength and harvest. Djis Bisami Si by Clayton G.N. Ignecia Kevin is in love with Sharinela but unfortunately life has other plans for this couple. Their love holds on but without an answer or an ending they still can’t let go. Next to a love story, this film also is a declaration of love to the town center of Willemstad.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Mision Briyo by Ephrayim Odor Sent from a distant galaxy to the ABC islands, an alien agent is tasked with finding the language that ‘shines the brightest’ by following a young boy. The alien concludes that while Dutch, English, and Spanish are useful, Papiamento is the powerful bridge that allows him to connect with the world and be an anchor for Caribbean identity. 5 min. by Quincy Alvares This short film is about a reflection of life. No matter how big or small good or bad the moments are, life is valuable. But when we encounter less pleasant moments in life, how do we deal with that? All in 5 minutes… Red, White, Pink by Lovis Zazí van Eijk We follow a group of elderly siblings living in Boca Sint Michiel, Curaçao, in doing family tree research. They look for alternative ways to try and make sense of the past. The rupturing forces of Dutch imperialism and slavery, and its ongoing impact today. How do we approach family today and reflect on our own lives and the past? Waya Bo Man by Linda de Veer Comedian Reksel Engelhardt and his assistants Jelaya and Miek, provide a glimpse in the world of deaf people in Bonaire by providing an opportunity for them to speak about it. Next to this, inhabitants give their impressions in short street interviews on sign language and react to questions that aren’t usually asked. 90 Aña Aviashon na Boneiru by Danielson G.F. Antoin This documentary traces Bonaire’s aviation evolution through rare archival footage, personal interviews and historical narratives. From its humble beginnings in 1936 when a simple dirt runway welcomed the island’s first landing, to the fully fledged international gateway that is today’s Flamingo International Airport.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Tough by Anouk Kruithof A turtle held in a plastic bag filled with water against the backdrop of a vast, open sea hovers on the eye catching alignment of the waters and the horizon level. The paradox of isolation and connection in the human made and natural world. I Identify As by Anouk Kruithof The fluid identities between human, nature and technology are explored here. The video work presents a critical perspective on ever changing and ambivalent concepts, where kinships with more-than-human collide with exploitative language, gesture and human centric cultures. Save The Hidden Forest of Bonaire by Lorenzo Mittiga, Elisabetta Maccari The film reveals the surreal beauty of the secret, emerald labyrinth of Bonaire’s mangroves. Yet, beauty alone cannot protect them as pollution, climate change, and neglect threaten this fragile ecosystem. Guided by local conservationists and volunteers, we witness an island community’s fight to restore what has been lost. Tene Kòrsou Limpi by Jaydev Hemrajani In a world ruled by kids, two technicians who casually throw their trash onto the streets, are suddenly stopped and sent to court for their actions. They find themselves in a courtroom and are confronted with the real consequences of littering on the island’s environment, wildlife, and economy, and are sentenced to join the cleanup crew. Bista Kla by Misaël Ermesilia The film asks one central question: What is the relationship between the citizens of Curaçao and waste? Through raw conversations and interviews with government officials and Selikor, the documentary exposes frustration, silence, and cultural contradictions. The film pushes for a conversation that Curaçao has avoided for far too long. Farewell by Nataly Burgzorg The poignant moments of a family funeral are seen through the eyes of a grieving niece. As she reflects on the moment she learned of her uncle's passing, while planning her own future. Surrounded by a crowd of mourners, including distant relatives she hasn't seen in years, she experiences both connection and the fleeting nature of time. Death Rituals From La Prosperitéby Samuel Blankendal On the former woodplantation La Prosperité/Bersaba in Suriname, a unique culture of mourning rituals lives on, grounded in African culture and influenced by Christianity. Different aspects of this community’s approach to death are shared, but some, like death, will remain a mystery only known by those initiated.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Bubbling Baby by Sharine Rijsenburg Bubbling music is one of the most spirited manifestations of Caribbean-Dutch cultural heritage. The propulsive and highly danceable music symbolizes freedom, power and ownership of the diaspora. By explicitly forefronting the female voices of bubbling, we see a joyful and feminist symphony of a musical scene that perfectly embodies a vibrant way of living. Kankantri by Gabri Christa When a woman enters a place of worship, she can't leave the building, until she takes part in the rituals and dances of all her ancestors in a horizontal reality. Laman by David van Delden, Juan-Carlos Goilo A woman dressed in white approaches a deserted bus-stop, waiting on a ride to an unknown destination. Even though she made the journey to Banda Bou many times before, she is absorbed by it, aware that every time it will bring her something new. A new insight, a new joy, a new end, a new beginning. Langabere - an Ode to Kaseko Music by Rosita A. Leeflang The film takes you to Paramaribo, and explores the roots of Kaseko in the Afro-Surinamese tradition, with influences from jazz, calypso and European marching music. Musicians from different generations, male and female, share their vision and experience. It highlights the meaning of the genre for the local community as well as modern culture.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Kaya ta nos Arena by Ramses Petronia 10-year-old Chikí, whose name means “small”, dreams of a glamorous future as a professional football player while hiding his family’s poverty behind talent and bravado. In a world of illegal street football matches, fast, cage-style games, Chikí’s skill quickly makes him a local sensation. But at one point he must choose between fear, integrity, and survival. Horsepower by Tittel Del Mar In Horsepower, a daredevil influencer from Curaçao races at full throttle pulling stunts, chasing thrills, and outrunning pain. Beneath the viral fame lies a man reckoning with depression and family expectations. He becomes aware that it’s time to choose between the version of himself the world sees and the one he hopes to privately become. Fort Buku by Loëlle Monsanto During history class, three boys become captivated by the story of the mysterious missing Fort Buku, once the refuge of formerly enslaved people who fought back. Inspired, they head into the Surinamese jungle to find it. What starts as an exciting adventure soon turns into a magical journey that connects them to their roots. Ki T’e Plan by Rovendley Welvaart When a carefully constructed plan begins to unravel, Nanzi, the legendary trickster is forced to confront the limits of cleverness in a modern setting in a world shaped by power, history, and survival. Blending tension, strategy, and cultural symbolism, the film explores how inherited wisdom and moral ambiguity collide in modern Caribbean society.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The Wonderful Counsellor by Peter Sagnia A psychologist, runs a practice that is struggling to get new clients. His traditional approach as a therapist and deeply religious and conservative man, have made it difficult for him to connect with people. The Office manager, encourages clients to post positive comments online. But after a secret post goes viral, things get out of hand. Bispu by Elizabeth Francisco On Christmas eve in Curaçao, Rina and her daughter Lara set out on a quick errand. What should be a simple drive turns into a quirky road trip when Rina’s overbearing sister Vera and her daughter Luz arrive, who’s about to give birth any minute. Just when tensions reach a peak, a cheerful ‘Black Santa’ arrives to save the day. They Had One Job by Samueldavid Baromeo A disastrous duo loses a package meant for their mob boss. Their desperate and hilarious attempts to fix it, turn into a wild chain of disasters that could get them killed. A Feti Fu Wan Betee Tamaa by Durando Misiedjan A young girl lives in a remote village of the Marron community in Suriname. She dreams of becoming a teacher one day, but a mighty man and her parents have other plans for her future. After several escape attempts she finds hope with a man who shows her the city and the freedom that might be within reach.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Conveying thoughts of peace through comedy—is such a thing even possible? Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator might be considered a pioneering attempt. Noam Shuster-Eliassi, the daughter of an Iranian Jewish mother and a Romanian Jewish father, grew up in Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, or “Oasis of Peace”. A singular, idealistic village where Jews and Palestinians have chosen to live together in peace and mutual respect. As much as possible, at least, for Palestinian residents have never enjoyed equal rights within the Israeli state. In 2020, after contracting the virus, Noam finds herself in an Israeli hotel where coronavirus patients of different backgrounds—Palestinians and Jews—are quarantined together. It proves to be a “Five-Star Oasis of Peace”. Noam: “There can be no co-existence when we (Israel) deny Palestinians' right to exist.” And further: “Comedy has a crucial role to play in this. Comedy is an excellent tool for getting people to listen to you, for questioning the status quo and power structures.” It goes without saying that Noam is viewed in certain Israeli circles as an enemy of the state.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Two wealthy siblings suddenly find themselves cut off from their parents’ financial support, forced for the first time to navigate adult life on their own.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The opening scenes reveal much about the protagonist Sara Shaverdi, who repairs a rusty garden gate herself. She thinks and acts with great energy, following her heart rather than depending on others' opinions. She is divorced, lives alone, and rides a motorcycle. The directors followed Sara for eight years. She is an exception in her small, ultra-conservative village in northwestern Iran, where it is customary within the community to marry off girls as young as fourteen. Though Sara regularly faces opposition, she manages to accomplish a great deal. She installs gas pipelines, cultivates agricultural land, teaches girls to ride motorcycles, and urgently encourages young girls to pursue education instead of marriage. Later it emerges that some of the girls married nonetheless. Director Khaki reflects: "Although the community is open to change, it doesn't happen overnight. Life with its accompanying struggles can be seen as a mountain of stones. Each time you chip away at some stones, a path will eventually emerge that you can walk freely upon. That is what Sara does in her village."
Thursday, 11 June 2026
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The director gained fame with the trilogy Oslo Stories, about sex, love and relationships. This beautiful portrait of sixteen-year-old Johanne (Ella Øverbye), who shares her feelings for her French teacher through voice-overs, powerfully captures the overwhelming experience of first love. At the same time, Johanne holds nothing back; she shares her diary openly with her mother and grandmother, the latter deeply impressed by her granddaughter's writing. Each woman responds in her own way, drawing from her own experiences and disappointments in love, creating remarkable dialogues across three generations. We witness natural and subtle conversations exposing good and lesser intentions. The director shows real sensitivity in exploring the inner world of his young protagonist, touching on compelling themes along the way that give the film added depth.
Friday, 17 April 2026
The film sensitively portrays dementia from the perspective of an elderly single woman with early-onset Alzheimer's. Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant) is a woman in her eighties who is brought to a care home by her son Steve (H. Jon Benjamin) under a pretext. The energetic Ruth, a former chef, surprisingly adapts quite well to her new environment. As a valuable helper in the kitchen, the more complicated recipes pose no problem for her. Chalfant's subtle acting performance adds extra depth to the clear narrative style with sharply observant moments. The film is serene, with inevitable moments of disorientation and panic. An accessible and realistic film that avoids sentimentality. With a caring caregiver, Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle), in the background, who lovingly complements the overall atmosphere of care.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Paolo Genovese’s Perfetti Sconosciuti was screened with great success at CIFF in 2016. The film was eventually remade in at least 25 countries. Its central theme was that everyone supposedly has nothing to hide. Follemente likewise portrays a recognizable and universal theme; the voices in everyone’s head that comment on the statements or actions of others: “I shouldn’t have said or done that.” Four men and four women appear in supporting roles as the thoughts of the divorced Piero (Edoardo Leo) and the single Lara (Pilar Fogliati), who are going on a date with each other. Both are accompanied by inner voices representing romance, doubt, skepticism and reason. The supporting performances are so expressive that the bickering and emotions practically burst off the screen. This approach creates an entertaining contrast between the inner and outer worlds. It is a fine elaboration of Freud’s pleasure principle versus the reality principle. A light, enjoyable film for a relaxed afternoon or evening, in which everyone’s thoughts about their first date will undoubtedly come back to mind.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A heartbreaking collection of 22 short films that shows how art can thrive even in the darkest times. These shorts are cinematic diaries shot in between and sometimes during Israeli bombing raids. Each short is unique in its conception, presenting emotional displays of creativity in a collage of human voices, young and old, male and female—people of Gaza for whom violence and grief have become part of the routine of everyday life. Flashback, tells how a young girl uses music to escape from her traumatic memories; Echo consists of the recording of a distressed call; Awakening uses puppets made from pieces of rubbish to tell a heartfelt domestic scene; Sorry Cinema tells the story of a filmmaker who puts his work on hold in order to survive. A shot in which the clapperboard is used for firewood becomes a powerful metaphor for sacrifice. From Ground Zero isn't just a mosaic of excellent short films. It is an incredibly important work of art that gives the filmmakers the power to have their voices heard.
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, which became the FIA Formula One World Championship in 1981, has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules to which all participants' cars must conform. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place worldwide on both purpose-built circuits and closed public roads.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A likeable actor Baptiste (Salif Cissé), blessed with a rare gift—he can imitate voices so perfectly that they're indistinguishable from the real thing—struggles to carve out a career for himself. His performances as a stand-up comedian meet with only modest success. His life transforms completely when the celebrated writer Pierre Chozènne (Denis Podalydès) asks him for an unusual assignment: to answer his phone so he can immerse himself without interruption in writing a new book. After some hesitation, Baptiste accepts the job without realizing that the publisher, father, daughter, and ex-wife are constantly seeking to reach the writer. With his extraordinary talent, Baptiste gradually and convincingly slips into the skin and the intimate world of his employer, with all the complications that follow. An inventive comedy that holds identity up to the light through comic and manipulative situations. But also: how different life would be without mobile phones endlessly ringing, demanding our attention.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Michel (Franc Dubosc) and Cathy (Laure Calamy), a couple strained by financial difficulties, lead a quiet and monotonous life in the picturesque Jura mountains. That is, until the day Michel, trying to avoid a bear on the road, collides with another car, killing both occupants. Their lives take an unpredictable turn when he discovers two million euros in the trunk of the crashed car. Law-abiding Michel wants to confess all and hand over the money. Cathy is made of sterner stuff and wants to hang onto the money. They decide to cover up the accident and keep the money. However, their amateurish plans lead to mounting chaos, and their clumsy cover-up efforts start attracting attention. Suddenly, even a professional hitman arrives… Don't miss this strong combination of dramatic suspense and unfolding comic disaster.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Costa Rican filmmaker Kim Torres´ first feature is a gorgeous, slow-burn exploration of girlhood and coming-of-age, set amongst the lush greenery of a small, rural village. 13-year-old Laura (Laura Yuja) and her older brother, Esteban (José Gabriel Guzmán Rodriguez), have just moved from the city to live with their mother´s boyfriend and his young daughter Gabi (Valentina Chavez Jiménez). Navigating an often-confusing new family structure, all the while coming to terms with her own shifting sense of self, Laura takes solace in a dynamic new friendship with the older and more worldly Daniela (Keylin Delgado). But when she hears rumours of otherworldly forces and dead women showing up in the river near the village, her inner turmoil begins to spill outward, imbuing her surroundings with a shadowy, menacing darkness.
Thursday, 07 May 2026
With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums. Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Chuck D, as well as all- new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The Iranian regime imprisons him, bans him from working and traveling, and suppresses his films—yet Panahi remains unstoppable. During his most recent imprisonment, from July 2022 to February 2023, he spoke extensively with fellow inmates. Those conversations, directly and indirectly, became the starting point of this film. The protagonists are all former political prisoners who have endured prolonged physical and psychological torture. Some time after their release, a chance encounter presents an unexpected opportunity for revenge against a particularly sadistic officer of the secret intelligence service. Doubt soon sets in. Is the captured man truly their tormentor—and how can that be proven beyond any doubt? And more importantly: does retribution bring justice, or does it risk reducing them to the level of their oppressor? These questions drive a story that branches out with increasing complexity. Panahi weaves his critique into a philosophical narrative that blends the tension of a revenge thriller with the urgency of political drama, punctuated by moments of dark, almost slapstick humor. The result is a powerful film about resistance, revenge, empathy, and moral integrity.
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Celebrate the holidays with our Kids Film Festival deal at The Movies Punda! Enjoy 2 movies for just XCG 16.00, plus get 1 Mini Soft Drink and 1 Mini Salty Popcorn — all part of a magical edition packed with laughter, adventure, and boundless imagination — perfect for your little film lovers!
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Paolo Sorrentino and his longtime male muse Toni Servillo return to CIFF with a restrained, contemplative film about power and impermanence. Mariano de Santis (Servillo) masters the art of understatement, conveying sorrow, surprise, and gentle humor with the slightest movements of his mouth. Set against the backdrop of Rome, President Mariano de Santis approaches the end of his term with mixed emotions. Formerly a respected judge, he is assisted in his final months by his daughter Dorothea (Anna Ferzetti), a lawyer. Before him lie decisions of immense consequence: whether to sign landmark euthanasia legislation, whether to grant clemency to a woman who killed her husband, or to a man who ended his demented wife’s suffering. La Grazia explores the tension between public moral duty and private human desire. Mariano is also haunted by personal doubts—suspicions of his wife’s infidelity, and of whom. These contradictions unfold with Sorrentino’s characteristic wit and flair. An elegant film about power, grief, regret, and loneliness in old age, anchored by a luminous performance from Toni Servillo as Italy’s departing president.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
A totally original take on The Mummy by Lee Cronin.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
The story is told from the point of view of the left-handed 5-year-old I-Jing (Nina Ye), who moves with her mother Shu-Fen (Janel Tsai) and teenage sister I-Ann (Shi-Yuan Ma) to Taipei, where her mother opens a stand at a buzzing night market. It is an unfortunate reality that in many cultures around the world, the left hand is taboo. Some traditions consider it unclean, others brand anyone who uses it as impure on a physical and spiritual level. I-Jing believes that, because of these superstitious beliefs, she possesses supernatural—albeit devilish—powers. These prove useful as she tries to solve the financial troubles her mother is facing. I-Jing starts to shoplift, her left hand taking on, in her perception, a sinful life of its own. Shot entirely on iPhones, the film is a raw and empathic story about family secrets, resilience and the struggles of an Asian woman in a society that still prizes sons over daughters. The film presents the three women as they are: flawed and vulnerable, while also highlighting their deepest, most human qualities. Note: When casting Nina, the director discovered that her young star had likewise been left-handed, but had been corrected by her grandmother. For her role in the film, Nina had to be retrained to use her left hand.
Friday, 17 April 2026
In Lusgarda, the Afro-Caribbean rituals of the Ocho Dia (Eight Days) take centre stage: an eight-day mourning period following a burial. Family, friends and neighbours gather to honour the deceased and guide the spirit to the realm of the dead. The home of the deceased is transformed into a ritual space. In this film, however, it is not an actual deceased person that lies at the heart of the work, but the memory of the tradition itself. Cultural traditions such as the Ocho Dia have become increasingly less visible due to the intervention of the Church, and are now at risk of disappearing. As a viewer, you bear witness to an Ocho Dia ritual that mourns its own transience.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
The unassuming narrative of Joel Alfredo Vargas’ Bronx-set Mad Bills to Pay follows 19 year old Rico, a Dominican-American kid hawking ‘nutties’ (homemade cocktails) at the beach, chasing girls and basically enjoying the kind of carefree summer that never quite lives up to its promise. Rico soon learns that lesson the hard way when his girlfriend reveals that she’s pregnant, upending his plans and moving quickly into the pokey apartment he shares with his loving but boisterous family..
Friday, 05 June 2026
In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Get ready for a night full of music, energy, singing , dancing, and the legacy of Michael Jackson. Before the movie, enjoy a live performance by world-class Michael Jackson impersonator Joaquin Jackson, bringing the King of Pop to life with iconic moves, music, and energy. Tickets: XCG 50,- — Limited seats available! This isn’t just a movie night… it’s a full experience. Important: Tickets must be purchased in person at The Movies Otrobanda during opening hours.
Thursday, 02 July 2026
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
Thursday, 02 July 2026
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
Thursday, 09 July 2026
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.” Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.
Thursday, 09 July 2026
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.” Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” in U.S. theaters on July 10, 2026.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Dutch artists Lonnie Van Brummelen and Siebren de Haan team up with Surinamese writer and theater maker Tolin Alexander for their second feature as a directing trio. Monikondee (which translates to “money country”) is an immersive work that blends documentary with elements of performance and traditional oral culture, following a boatman who delivers provisions to remote indigenous and afro-descendant communities along the Maroni River, which separates Suriname and French Guiana. The structure—a trip downriver that is punctuated by stops, each representing a new story—becomes repetitive over time, infusing the film with the soporific quality of ritual.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
This black comedy shows how life in the remote town of Karabash in the Ural Mountains is turned upside down after February 24, 2022—the day of the large-scale Russian invasion, the “Special Operation” of Ukraine. Pasha (Pavel Talankin) works as a videographer and events coordinator at the local secondary school. In a voice-over, Pasha speaks lovingly about his hometown, the school, and his students. Life far from the Kremlin was relatively peaceful until politics, with its absurd propaganda machine, began grooming new generations for reactionary militarism. As the local videographer, Pasha is expected to film the teachers’ propaganda messages and send them to the central Ministry of Education. We hear Putin say: “Wars are not won by generals but by teachers.” Pasha commits small acts of resistance, but above all he shows with razor-sharp clarity how the poison of propaganda seeps into the education system. For Pasha, continuing to go along with the system becomes untenable. Ultimately, with a heavy heart, he finds himself forced to flee Russia and go into hiding in the West. A must-watch film about ideological warfare, with implications reaching far beyond Russia. Pasha is, in fact, Mr. Somebody.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A combination of black humor with thriller elements is an apt description for this exceptional and highly acclaimed film. Yoo Man-su (Lee Byung-hun), a middle-aged man with a lovely family, spacious dream house and a top job, is suddenly fired from the paper factory where he had worked for 25 years. Protesting doesn't help and with the platitude “there was no other choice,” he finds himself unemployed out on the street. Given his lifestyle, his family must drastically adjust their way of life. He diligently begins searching for new worka job that must suit his stature and experience. However, there are multiple other competitors searching for the same position. Driven to desperation, he decides via an ingenious and rigorous plan to eliminate his competitors. This way, he thinks, he'll secure his position in the next job interviews. The film poses the questions: How far are you willing to go when there's no other choice? What happens to the modern man when he finds himself without work, without himself, without purpose?
Thursday, 14 May 2026
After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
In this surreal animated feature, four connected lives tell different versions of the same heartbreak. Olivia keeps the ghost of a past love under her bed and trades flowers for the comfort of rain clouds. Ramón, drawn to Olivia, watches a strange plant in his home begin to reflect her presence. Meanwhile, Bárbara invents stories to cope with Mauricio’s rejection, while Mauricio sinks into regret—literally swallowed by the earth. As viewpoints shift, memory and desire blur, showing how love can linger, change shape, and turn into the stories we live by. An astonishing visual treat, this experimental animated debut feature film from the Dominican director Tomás Pichardo-Espaillant is nothing short of a sumptuous sensory feast. The film combines a vast range of richly layered animation techniques, sending us tumbling through a world of texture, colour and sound.
Friday, 17 April 2026
A journey into the life and work of Sigmund Freud in four acts, combining 3D animation, dreams, and insights from leading psychoanalysts. A unique combination of arthouse and documentary that captures both Freud's personal—sometimes tragic—history and the essence of his spirit. The film goes through four periods of Freud's life: his struggles with Viennese antisemitism, his discovery of the role of childhood sexuality and the unconscious mind, the deaths of beloved family members, and his exile to London.Thorough research into his letters, insights from historians, and archival film clips reveal new dimensions of Freud's legacy: particularly his impact on psychoanalysis, Judaism, and the dynamics of being an outsider.
Friday, 22 May 2026
A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses a horrific accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon they're being pursued by a demonic stalker who's impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Kharma na Korsow (Wilbert E. Tecla, 1975, 8 min, Papiamentu) A 'cinematic interview' with Felix de Rooy, with music by Ced Ride, named after the painting of the same name by Felix de Rooy. The original half-hour film was broadcast several times on TeleCuraçao in 1975 to great success. The film was subsequently missing for many years and was recently rediscovered in poor condition. The version screened at the festival has been edited down by Hester Jonkhout. Poesia Bibu (1972, 10 min, Papiamentu with Dutch subtitles) Arid landscapes, a wild sea, bare trees, cacti and thistles, a setting sun. Images accompanying the poems Sekura by Enrique Goilo, Keho by Elis Juliana, Laman di Nort by Pierre Lauffer, Laman by Guillermo Pieters Kwiers, Te Awora Laman by Luis Daal and Atardi by Joseph Sickman Corsen. A poetry film (long thought lost), produced by the Departamentu di Kultura i Edukashon & RVD. Camera: Raymundo Debrot, editing: Anthony Douglas, narrator: Oswald Specht. Live 'Poesia Bibu' (2026, 10 min, Papiamentu) Live poetry with Nathania Engelhardt, Alexandra Mauricia and Ralph Winedt.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Through two hundred video calls, filmmaker Sepideh Farsi speaks with Fatima Hassouna, a 25-year-old photojournalist trapped in Gaza City. Farsi, herself an exile from Iran now living and working in the West, connects with Fatima through intermediaries. “It was as if I were looking into a mirror,” she says at the film’s opening. Recorded on a smartphone, their conversations produce unstable images that make the fragility and inhumanity of daily life palpable. What emerges is a devastating account of powerlessness in the face of the genocide against the Palestinian people—closer than any outsider could possibly come. Over time, Fatima becomes someone we come to know and admire for her resilience. The impact deepens as she describes losing clarity of thought from hunger and being paralyzed by the constant roar of drones, helicopters, and bombers overhead. Shortly before the film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, Fatima and her family were killed by Israeli bombs
Saturday, 18 April 2026
A vibrant cinematic exploration of Afro-Antillean music's history, tracing its roots from New York's lively streets to Cali, Colombia, now the global salsa capital. The film delves into the lives of Cali's diverse characters—dedicated dancers, music collectors, resilient veterans, and enthusiastic youth. Featuring salsa legends like Rubén Blades, Henry Fiol and Willie Rosario, the documentary portrays how salsa unites the people of Cali, offering hope and expression in their daily lives. La Salsa Vive captures the spirit, relevance, and legacy of this music with previously unseen archival footage and live recordings. Please feel free to dance along in the aisles during the screenings
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed. The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A father absent for years from his two daughters' lives, formerly a celebrated director, Gustav Borg (Stellan Skarsgård), attempts to breathe new life into his fading career by drawing on the fame of his daughter Nora (Renate Reinsve), an acclaimed theater actress. Riding on Nora's renown, the struggling Gustav might finally get a film financed once again. Gustav offers Nora a leading role in his new film. But first: how do you rebuild the bond with your daughters? His younger daughter Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) proves more welcoming, while Nora still keeps a careful distance. Director Trier portrays their relationships with a light touch, at times dryly comic, yet also deeply resonant. The three family members circle around each other, carrying all their flaws, unspoken sorrows, denials and fragile charms. Gustav, Nora and Agnes convey with striking authenticity the complex emotions that exist between an absent father and the daughters shaped by his absence. The evocative voice-over about the generations who have inhabited the family home serves as a beautiful connecting thread that enriches the story's background.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Based on the adaptation of a semi-autobiographical novel, D'où viens-tu berger? (Where Are You From, Shepherd?), a young, burned-out advertising executive, Mathyas (Felix-Antoine Duval), trades his Montreal life to become a shepherd in the South of France. He hopes, despite knowing nothing of the profession, that this move will restore his sense of fulfilment in the world. However, the harsh realities of working in the countryside soon force him to question his romantic vision of the new environment and its people. Fortunately, he encounters a soul sister in Elise (Solène Rigot), a shrewd official who also walks away from her desk job. The film touches on issues like climate change, politics, the economy, agriculture, and ecology. Rather than feeding into the prevailing pessimistic outlook, Shepherds sets its story in the meadows of hope and trust. Duval and Rigot are convincing as young spirits seeking a new way of life. Stunning cinematography, with masses of sheep moving like rivers in the French Alps, completes a film that moves between parody and utopia with head-on clashes of lifestyles. Note: Shepherds won the Film & Literature Award at Film by the Sea 2025.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
This documentary explores deafness through deaf musicians from Venezuela. Renowned conductor Gustavo Duhamel partners with Coro de Manos Blancos (Choir with White Hands), who take on the challenge of performing Beethoven's Fidelio in sign language for the first time. As the choir prepares for their innovative performance, the film follows them through auditions, rehearsals, and personal stories of resilience in the face of anti-deaf discrimination. The film depicts the isolation of the protagonists, where music becomes not only a refuge but also their salvation and hope. Jennifer, Gabriel, and José, deaf musicians, showcase their talents and power. A moving portrait of an often-overlooked community, the film celebrates the power of art and self-expression. This is an interesting film and effort since Beethoven himself became deaf and continued composing, making the connection between the choir and the composer even more profound.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
A film not merely about deafness, but about acceptance by society at large and, more intimately, by parents. Angela (Miriam Garlo), a deaf actress portrayed by the director’s sister, lies at the heart of this film through her longing for a child. The conversations shared between them, and with many deaf mothers, gave rise to this deeply personal and intimate work. Hector (Álvaro Cervantes), Angela’s hearing partner, speaks sign language fluen tly. Yet when Angela becomes pregnant, their tender relationship is tested. Questions surface, doubts linger. What if their child, too, is born deaf? The film unfolds through a series of striking, carefully observed moments, filmed with quiet mastery from Angela’s perspective: a birthday celebration among deaf friends, and a chaotic childbirth scene in which the piercing beeps of medical machines and the overlapping voices of anxious nurses fade into silence. In doing so, the film invites the viewer to reflect on a fundamental question: how does a society shaped by sound make space for those who live beyond it?
Friday, 17 April 2026
In Colombia’s La Guajira desert, Georgina Epiayu—an Indigenous Wayúu transgender woman in her seventies—travels to claim a basic right: an ID card that finally reflects her name and gender. What starts as a practical task turns into a personal journey. Along the way, she faces a frustrating bureaucracy and revisits places tied to her past. The trip also brings her back into contact with family members she has not seen in years, reopening old wounds but also creating space for understanding. A stunning debut feature by Mónica Taboada-Tapia, this work exemplifies a vital centring of marginalised transgender and indigenous perspectives.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Friday, 17 April 2026
In a Brazil yet to come, a mandate descends upon the elderly—compulsory care that strips away their sovereignty over self. Propaganda planes circle the skies in ceaseless loops, their promises spilling down like rain: “Our nation soars into tomorrow” and “Elder care is no choice—it is a national duty.” Teresa (Denise Weinberg), our film's heroine, receives the official missive: she must depart for the “colony”. But Teresa—resilient, resourceful, defiant—refuses to surrender her independence without a fight. Her escape leads her to the boat of Roberta (Miriam Socarras), a Bible preacher who navigates the Amazon's waters, prospering handsomely from her trade in faith. Along this river journey, Teresa tumbles into psychedelic revelations. As the director reflects: “I wanted to portray the Amazon as a utopia where Teresa could hide and rediscover herself…it was essential that Teresa could experience life without having to label it.” A brilliant surrealist satire, threaded with magical elements, unfolds a story of piercing social critique. The title itself gestures toward the blue secretion of a snail—when dropped into one's eyes, it expands the mind beyond its familiar borders.
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film is directed by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
This first feature from afro-Quebecoise filmmaker Maryse Legagneur is a muted but deeply resonant story of buried trauma, family ties and the power of shared cultural heritage and history to both shape and heal. As he is dying of cancer, Reynold (Gilberto Laumord) reaches out to his daughter Vanessa (Marie-Evelyne Lessard), who he has not seen or spoken to in 20 years. Over the course of the film, which weaves its narrative seamlessly between present-day Canada and Duvalier-era Haiti, father and daughter attempt to repair their relationship as they share the carefully prepared Haitian dishes that Vanessa is learning to make with help from her aunt (Mireille Metellus).
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Artist Anna (Saga Gardarsdóttir) and fisherman Magnús (Sverrir Gudmason) have separated. The cause of the separation is suggested at most. Against the backdrop of the wild Icelandic nature, the viewer is taken into the vulnerable togetherness of a couple with their children. What is it like to be a family? To share for better and for worse? To notice or not notice the beauty around you? Anna increasingly distances herself as the seasons pass. On a hiking trip where the family picks mushrooms and berries, it looks more like a close togetherness. With a role for the endearing dog Panda. Pálmason: “...the different seasons enable me to capture the highs and lows of a family. I need cold and warmth, dark and light, winter and summer.” The director lets us share in fantasy and reality in this enchanted family portrait with some absurdly realistic scenes; a monstrous rooster, a sword falls from the sky, and horses trample Anna's artworks. Pálmason: “We as viewers become desensitized when we're constantly fed the same thing. I like to work with striking strange contrasts.”
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Max Aldorfer (Dirk Bogarde), is a night porter in post-war Vienna. A professional, with the correct attitude of an employee. Behind this appearance, however, lurks a monster. During the Second World War he was a cruel and sadistic SS Officer. One day, new guests arrive at the hotel where he works: an opera conductor and his beautiful wife Lucia (Charlotte Rampling). After just a few exchanged glances, Lucia and Max recognize each other. After all, Lucia was one of the victims on whom Max inflicted his perverse rituals full of violence. Despite that violent past, Lucia feels somehow attracted to Max. For his part, Max thinks he can build a relationship with Lucia. Lucia is torn between fear, desire and moral considerations. Does she pick up the violent thread with her torturer Max again, or does she continue with her new life and loving husband? A fascinating film about Stockholm syndrome, in this case the complex and at times disturbing relationship between a fugitive SS officer and a Holocaust survivor. The powerful acting of Charlotte Rampling and Dirk Bogarde portrays the oppressive and schizophrenic atmosphere between the two in a credible way.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time. The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron. The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Director Hadi says much of the story is inspired by his own childhood memories. Set in Iraq in the 1990s, with a cast of all first-time actors, the film takes the perspective of 9-year-old Lamia (Baneen Ahmad Nayyef), who is unlucky enough to be chosen and must bake a cake in celebration of Saddam Hussein's birthday. Despite the severe sanctions, a society abused internally by an autocratic leader and the consequent shortage of every single cake-making ingredient, Lamia, her grandmother Bibi (Waheed Thabet Khreibat) and her pet rooster-sidekick, Hindi, set off into town on a desperate shopping expedition. On the road, Lamia's pickpocket pal, Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), joins in. An absurd odyssey through waterways, markets, vivid characters and shadowy alleys. A story about courage, quiet resistance and perseverance against imposed starvation and brutality, that resonates in a world where authoritarian leaders are on the rise.
Saturday, 18 April 2026
While most inhabitants of the Monte Virgen reserve struggle with the coffee harvest, forest ranger Julia (Carolina Guzmán) fights unwaveringly to protect the forest around her village from illegal logging. Julia discovers that a group of loggers is gradually destroying the reserve. Determined to stop them, she seeks support from a fearful and indifferent community that turns its back on her. Alone in her quest, she gradually loses everything she loves most—except her dignity. Filmed with non-professional actors and based on real testimonies, the film, an environmental thriller, portrays the urgent struggles of environmental defenders in Mexico and across Latin America against deforestation. Note: Winner of the OJO Award for Best Feature at the Morelia International Film Festival 2025 and Pablo Perez Lombardini as Best Director. The OJO (Eye) Award is the festival’s top in-competition honor, presented across the core sections of its Official Selection.
Friday, 17 April 2026
Brazil 1977: the viewer follows Marcello (Wagner Moura), through the metropolis of Recife, where the air is thick with fear and crime. A heartbreaking portrait of a country in which everyone is afraid of appearing on the radar of the military dictatorship. A painful chapter in the nation’s history. The opening images, in widescreen, evoke something akin to “Once Upon a Time” Sergio Leone’s style. These images set the tone for the rest of the film, with plot twists, incidental tragedy, and absurd situations. Call it: magical-tropical-realism. Marcello, a widower, is not a political activist but feels compelled to leave Brazil with his son. That, however, proves difficult. Because of incriminating and commercially sensitive discoveries he has made as a professor of technology, a corrupt minister sends hitmen after him. In a side storyline, the viewer also experiences the mass hysteria that gripped the population at the time sparked by the film Jaws. The unrest is further fueled when a shark is caught with a leg in its stomach… The film shifts seamlessly, with black humor, toward political violence and mass hallucination. In terms of atmosphere and cinematography, a true masterpiece, framed as a political thriller. A must-see for lovers of cinema and history
Thursday, 07 May 2026
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
A road movie at five miles an hour about the autumn years of Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth), who putters atop his lawnmower for 300 miles through America's Midwest to visit his estranged and terminally ill brother Lyle (Harry Dean Stanton). While cars and trucks zoom along seemingly endless roads, Alvin steers steadily toward his destination, camping out under the stars—a kind of an Easy Rider. A story in the slow lane about peace, wisdom and the simple virtues of life. Along the way, he encounters characters from all walks of life: a pregnant hitchhiker, a neurotic motorist, a bunch of cyclists, and a fellow WWII veteran, with whom he shares some of his most poignant memories. A picturesque and at times deeply moving odyssey. David Lynch delivers, in the words of one critic, “a film that is a triumph of writing, directing, casting, acting, photography, and soundtrack—all the things that make a film take flight.”
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A story of a tense mother-daughter relationship put to the test when the head of the family dies. The grieving mother Barbara (Kate Burton) hires a mysterious stranger to bring back the dead husband. Daughter Megan (Colby Minifie) is skeptical and still dealing with the loss of her father. Questions arise, such as: why is Barbara's identity so closely tied to her husband? Why is Megan more critical of her mother than of her father's shortcomings? Money and who controls it come into play as well. We see a younger version of Barbara giving up her career goals because her husband doesn't see it as a priority. The film explores interpersonal dynamics and their broader social connections. Minifie and Burton bring, through powerful acting, a fresh take on mother-daughter dynamics by balancing out moments of frustration with grim understanding and co-dependency. In the background and sometimes taking over are demons, ghosts, and paranormal rituals gone wrong. A film which acknowledges several horror touchstones and finds inventive ways to further strengthen the genre.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Based on a 2018 Italian historical novel by Rosella Posorino. In turn, the novel is based on the extraordinary account by Margot Wölk about her wartime experiences as one of the food tasters for Adolf Hitler, though these experiences have been disputed by historians. A group of war-weary young women are assembled and isolated to taste, three times a day, vegetarian meals prepared exclusively for the Führer, who resided withdrawn at his Wolfsschanze in East Prussia. Their risk: with each bite they may be consuming deadly poison intended for the Führer. The film is about these women and the community they form under the dark clouds of the Nazi regime: exploring their small personal stories of loss and love. They are victimized and forced to coexist within a framework of betrayal and solidarity. In this very human war film, it is less about bombs and bullets and more about the layered and sometimes difficult moral choices that are unfortunately still relevant to our time.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Based on the true story of an idealistic and headstrong teacher Antoni Benaiges (Enric Auquer), appointed in 1935 in the village of Burgos in northern Spain. In a time when education was suffocatingly Catholic, Benaiges' students learn to experiment, think for themselves, and compile booklets. In short, love for language, writing, and knowledge in general. The children have never seen the sea, and the teacher does everything he can to get permission from the conservative villagers for a school trip to the sea. The film is a tribute to a unique teacher who is murdered without any scruples by ruthless reactionary forces. In Spain, to date, the remains of more than 12,000 people who disappeared during the civil war have been exhumed. Thousands of others are still missing. Through a frame narrative, Ariadna (Laia Costa), the great-granddaughter of one of the students, discovers the tragic story behind the teacher's endeavors. Fiction and facts are blended; but the deep wounds caused by the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent dictatorship have not yet healed.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
A special program of seven 7-minute short documentaries highlighting volunteers and their indispensable, selfless contributions to our society. The filmmakers, volunteers, and/or featured organizations will be present for a Q&A. Coral-ation by Giscard-Lemarque Johannes about Reef Renewal Foundation Curaçao, Coral Reef Restoration Curacao (Environment). Generashon na Kaminda (For the Upcoming Generation) by Alejandra Cijntje about D’art Curaçao (Culture). Ku Hopi Amor (With A Lot of Love) by Giscard-Lemarque Johannes about Thuiszorg Banda ‘Bou (Healthcare). Scouting, e pilarnan di nos komunidat (Scouting, the pillars of our community) by Timothy Vanblarcum about Scouting Antiano Curaçao. Sin Warda Danki (Unconditional) by Alejandra Cijntje about Oma's Care & Skol di Pueblo (Education). Small Moments That Help by Refael Kariodimedjo about super volunteer Benedict Bito volunteering in Healthcare, Education and Sport. Tuma buelo, un historia di Trupial (Take flight, a Trupial story) by Timothy Vanblarcum about Trupial Athletics Club Curacao (Sport).
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Toni (Miltona Mirkin) Bambara, born 1939 in Harlem, New York, was a multi-talented and influential artist, activist, college professor, and cultural worker until her untimely death in 1995. Throughout her life, Bambara wrote a number of essays, screenplays, anthologies, and film treatments. In Atlanta, Georgia, she began teaching in homes, community centers, and various campuses. In Philadelphia she was actively involved in the rise of Black independent cinema. The film is structured as a series of lessons on cultural organizing with information from various sources. The many people who knew her well and loved her deeply; friends, colleagues, and students. The result is an intimate story captured by the directors, documenting the essence of Bambara’s life and work and why it matters to us. Bambara: “Don’t leave the arena to the fools.”
Thursday, 14 May 2026
As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Featuring: Franc Knipscheer, Eric de Brabander, Carel de Haseth, Bernadette Heiligers, Elodie Heloise, Jeroen Heuvel, Ronny Lobo, Chesley Rach, Scott Rollins, Ini Statia, Hilda de Windt-Ayubi. After 50 years of pioneering, the progressive publishing house “In de Knipscheer” is closing its doors. From the 1970s onwards, brothers Jos and Franc Knipscheer devoted themselves tirelessly to experimental and socially critical Dutch and foreign literature. In addition to Black American literature, they also published Indian, African, Surinamese, and Antillean books. Over the years, the publishing house grew to become an important bridge between Dutch-language readers and various Antillean writers. In this film, we meet the surviving brother behind the publishing house, Franc Knipscheer, and his special love for Caribbean literature, and Curaçaoan writers reflect on the harvest of 50 years of “In de Knipscheer. Hester Jonkhout is an experienced cinematographer and director who grew up in Curaçao and the Netherlands. A graduate of the Netherlands Film and Television Academy (Class of 2000), she focuses on social themes, cultural identity, and visual storytelling, blending artistic expression with social engagement. In 2024 she successfully released her own documentary “Felix de Rooy: Nomad in No Man’s Land” about visionary Curaçaoan
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
In the late 1980s, a household made up of seven women from different generations and ideologies struggles to save the house in which they live and which are about to lose due to an outstanding debt. Each one of them has their own personal issues, but these are appropriately set aside when they gather together in their small home. We see the story through the eyes of the youngest, 8-year-old Roberta (Aurora Davila), as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that impacts the rest of the family. Written and directed by Mexican actress and filmmaker Mayra Hermosillo in her feature film debut, the film is based on her own childhood and upbringing. Hermosillo: “It’s a story about growing up too soon, about how shame and love intertwine, and how identity is formed when you live outside the norm.” A beautiful and moving story of a group of women being unconditional in their love and support for each other in good times and bad. This glimpse into their personalities lingers long after the film has ended… Note: Winner of the Audience Award at the Morelia International Film Festival 2025.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
“What is funk? ...When you hear it, you know what it is, and perhaps more importantly, you know it when you feel it,” Dr. Todd Boyd. In the late '60s, Black pop started easing away from the internationally mainstreamed music of Motown toward something harder, more bass-centric and more distinctly Black. The music of James Brown—“Say it Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud”—was a combination of all of it, relying more on rhythm and beat than melody or harmony. The film traces funk's growth and its use as an act of rebellion and a vehicle for social change. It features interviews with some of the greatest living musicians such as George Clinton, Kool of Kool & The Gang, The Roots' Questlove and Talking Heads' David Byrne. Alongside these musicians, we're met with insights from genre scholars, yet Nelson and London avoid lecturing; the feel of the music remains central.
Thursday, 09 April 2026
From Will Packer, the blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and ten movies that have opened No. 1 at the U.S. box office—including Night School, This Christmas and Think Like a Man—comes a delicious romantic comedy about one little lie, one large Italian villa, and two people getting lost in the sauce of love. Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple) stars as Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices. When Anna loses her house-sitting job (and housing) in one fell swoop, a chance encounter with Matteo—a handsome Italian who happens to have a villa sitting empty in Tuscany—will inspire her to jet off for Italy, against the advice of her always-honest bestie, Claire (Home Before Dark’s Aziza Scott). But Anna’s plan to crash at Matteo’s villa, without permission, just for one night, falls apart when Matteo’s mother, Gabriella (Italian film icon Isabella Ferrari) shows up at the house unexpectedly. In a panic, Anna allows Gabriella to believe that she is Matteo’s fiancée. That little lie becomes a big problem, though, when Matteo’s cousin, Michael (Regé-Jean Page; Bridgerton, Black Bag) shows up, and Anna discovers that the heat between them may ignite a fire that will transform her life. The film’s international cast includes Lorenzo de Moor (The Legend Hunters) as Matteo, Marco Calvani (The Four Seasons) as an Italian taxi driver who befriends Anna and Academy Award® nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as Anna’s house-sitting client, Mrs. Dunn. You, Me & Tuscany is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kat Coiro (Marry Me, Matlock), from a screenplay by Ryan Engle (Rampage, Beast), based on an original idea by Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle. The film is produced by Will Packer (Girls Trip, Ride Along films) and Johanna Byer (Point Blank, executive producer Praise This) for Will Packer Productions. The executive producers are Ryan Engle and Kristin Engle.
Friday, 17 April 2026
Nelson Foix’s remarkable debut feature introduces a startling new filmmaking voice from Guadeloupe, a region still underrepresented in cinema. Zion introduces us to Chris, a young man hustling for a living through jobs that aren’t exactly legal, but where few alternatives exist he does what he has to. However, things get complicated when a delicate assignment from an important local kingpin is disrupted when Chris finds a baby abandoned on his doorstep…