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broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Documentary SWINGTIJ about the healing power of music The documentary "SWINGTIJ" by filmmaker Erik de Bruyn, which highlights the healing power of music, will be broadcast on NPO 2 at MAX. This personal film portrays the Zeeland Seaside Dixieland Band and shows how music can help in dealing with old age and change.

broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Hollands Licht makes Football Parents for Netflix Netflix has announced the comedy series "Football Parents", written, starred and directed by Ilse Warringa. The series centers on Lilian and her son Levi, who are new to the team.

filmkrant • 6 m

Maartje Wegdam and Nienke Huitenga-Broeren on VR documentary Lacuna The VR documentary "Lacuna" by Maartje Wegdam and Nienke Huitenga-Broeren, on view from April 12 to 25 in the Eye program "Who Are You?", offers a deep dive into the memories of Sonja de Lange.

broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Documentary about Rutger Hauer wins prize at American film festival The documentary "Like Tears in Rain" about Rutger Hauer has won the award for best documentary at the 25th Beverly Hills Film Festival in Los Angeles. The documentary is available on NPO Start and Viaplay.

rtl • 6 m

NTR programs saved: majority of House whistles back Minister Bruins A majority of the House of Representatives, including GroenLinks-PvdA, VVD, D66, NSC, VOLT and SP, has spoken out against Minister Bruins' plan to close down the NTR broadcaster.

broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Chris Peters plays the role of Marco van Basten in the new Videoland series BASTA Chris Peters plays Marco van Basten in the new Videoland Original series BASTA, which will be available to stream in 2026. The series, produced by Hollands Licht and directed by Remy van Heugten, tells the story of Van Basten's football career and personal challenges.

nu • 6 m

AVROTROS and PowNed together form the first broadcasting house of the new system AVROTROS and PowNed together form the first broadcasting house in the new public order, as announced by Minister Eppo Bruins (Media). Both broadcasters will retain their own identity.

broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Loek Dikker wins Oeuvre Award Music in Media Loek Dikker will receive this year's Oeuvre Award Music in Media at the Music in Media Awards (MIMA's) on April 16 in Amsterdam. He is being honored for his contribution to film music, jazz and music in media, both in the Netherlands and internationally.

directorsguild • 6 m

Mores annual extras: More demand for support and advice in 2024 Mores, the support and advice center for transgressive behavior in the cultural, creative and media sector, saw an increase in requests for help in 2024. The number of people who contacted the confidential counselors increased by almost 50% to 294.

nu • 6 m

Lisa Loeb makes film debut in Nice with the Girls Comedian Lisa Loeb makes her film debut in "Lekker met de Meiden", in which Renze Klamer also plays a guest role. The film, produced by NewBe, follows five friends who try to restore their friendship during a girls' trip.

goshort • 6 m

Intimate and compelling films awarded at Go Short During the 17th edition of Go Short, the Go Short Awards were presented in Nijmegen. The awards are a springboard for international film awards such as the Oscars. The audience award went to 'Between Delicate and Violent' by Şirin Bahar Demirel.

broadcastmagazine • 6 m

Draw and See the World shows unknown story of black Surinamese who fought for the Netherlands in WWII In his short film "Draw and See the World", director Safi Graauw highlights the contribution of Suriname and Curaçao during the Second World War. He hopes that the film will eventually be shown in schools.

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