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filmkrant • 8 m

Isis Mihrimah Cabolet over Telefilm Wheelie In the telefilm "Wheelie" by director Isis Mihrimah Cabolet we follow the carefree skater Reza, who suffers a spinal cord injury after a scooter accident in Thailand and ends up in a wheelchair. Back in the Netherlands he has to reshape his life.

broadcastmagazine • 8 m

Wedding of Máxima and Willem-Alexander in second season of Videoland series Máxima The second season of the series "Máxima" is currently being recorded and will be shown on Videoland in 2026. This season shows important events such as the wedding of Máxima and Willem-Alexander.

nl.filmpeople • 8 m

First 'RAIN' The Dutch-Canadian documentary 'RAIN' will premiere on February 25 at 9pm at Eye, Amsterdam. After the screening there will be a Q&A with the maker, Mark Limburg.

filmkrant • 8 m

Berlinale 2025: The Winners At the 75th Berlinale, held on February 22, Dag Johan Haugerud's drama 'Drømmer' won the Golden Bear. Part of a trilogy about love and relationships, the film follows teenager Johanne and her first great love for a new teacher.

plotmagazine • 8 m

'Reality' in historical drama The article "Reality in Historical Drama" discusses the challenge filmmakers experience in depicting historical events. Despite attempts to be historically accurate, a film remains an interpretation of history.

plotmagazine • 8 m

True Story: Fact and Friction The term ‘true story’ appeals to filmmakers and audiences alike, but it also brings challenges around privacy and creative freedom. These approaches show the complexity and ethical considerations of adapting true stories into films.

spreekbuis • 8 m

Mark Rutte in 80s animation made in AI The collective 'Videofuks' has created an 80s-style GI Joe-inspired animation, completely generated with AI, showing a fictional series set in the deepest fever dreams of NATO boss Mark Rutte.

nu • 8 m

Victor Reinier quits Flikken Maastricht after complaints about behavior Victor Reinier is quitting his role in "Flikken Maastricht" after eighteen years due to complaints about the working atmosphere and his behavior. There are reports of a conflict with co-star Angela Schijf and accusations of angry outbursts and misogynistic behavior.

broadcastmagazine • 8 m

Public broadcasting under construction Minister Eppo Bruins of NSC, Media and Culture, is going to reform the structure of the public broadcaster by placing the 13 broadcasters in 4 or 5 broadcasting houses. Each broadcasting house will have its own Board of Directors and Supervisory Board.

filmkrant • 8 m

Berlinale 2025: Dutch short films At Berlinale 2025, two Dutch short films, 'Koki, ciao' by Quenton Miller and 'Mother's Child' by Naomi Noir, have been selected for the Shorts competition. These films, which experiment with form and evoke a rich world, are among the highlights of the festival.

filmfestivaloostende • 8 m

'Putain' selected for Séries Mania The series 'Putain' has been selected for the International Panorama competition of Séries Mania and will have its international premiere there. The production is a collaboration between Panenka, Streamz and Videoland.

filmkrant • 8 m

Karsten de Vreugd about Telefilm Pinksterprins Director Karsten de Vreugd has made his feature film debut 'Pinksterprins', based on his own experiences within the Pentecostal church. The film, which contains autobiographical elements, explores themes such as faith, doubt and personal freedom.

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