A group of Dutch filmmakers have written an open letter calling on the Minister of Culture to reconsider the funding of film subsidies, with the aim of making film an art form for every Dutch citizen again. They criticize the current policy that mainly subsidizes art films, which attract a small audience, and advocate for more support for popular films that appeal to a wider audience. The letter emphasizes the importance of both large and small popular films for the Dutch film industry and culture. Among the signatories are Johan Nijenhuis, Klaas de Jong, and other prominent filmmakers.

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