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Dutch film represented at SXSW The Dutch film industry is well represented at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which takes place from March 7 to 15. Bear Damen's short film "Synthesize Me" is competing in the Narrative Short Competition.

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Explorer of the no man's land between art and film As head of Exhibitions at Eye Filmmuseum, Jaap Guldemond put the museum on the map internationally by exploring the boundaries between film and art. He organised innovative exhibitions, such as with Béla Tarr, and collaborated with filmmakers and artists.

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Mike van Diem explores the boundaries of friendship in “Our Girls” Dutch Oscar winner Mike van Diem directs the psychological drama "Our Girls", currently in post-production. After the accident, one daughter ends up in a coma and the other urgently needs a heart donor. The film is based on the book "We Do What We Can" by Lykele Muus.

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Call for entries: Cannes 2025: "Les Pitchs sans frontières" The Cannes Film Festival is calling on screenwriters to submit their projects for "Les Pitchs sans frontières" during the 2025 Cannes Film Market. Selected projects will be able to pitch in Cannes and will be available to more than 1,800 international producers.

broadcastmagazine • 1 m

The Passion cast has been announced: Dorian Bindels plays Jesus, Eva Simons is Mary Dorian Bindels and Eva Simons play Jesus and Mary respectively in the fifteenth edition of The Passion, which will take place in Terneuzen on 17 April. Other roles are for Vajèn van den Bosch, Défano Holwijn, Eddy Zoëy, Guido Spek and Richard Groenendijk.

filmkrant • 1 m

Focus: Film Festival De Pijp 2025 The De Pijp Film Festival, which will take place from 28 February to 2 March 2025 in Amsterdam, highlights the cultural wealth of the De Pijp district. The festival will show more than forty documentaries about the district and its filmmakers.

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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 • 1 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 • 1 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 • 1 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.

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'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 • 1 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.

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