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. The opening film, "Wacht maar af" (2023) by Susan Koenen, follows fifteen-year-old Emma Wijdeveld from De Pijp. Other notable films are "Zij geloven in mij" (1999) by John Appel about André Hazes, and "De tranen van Maria Machita" (1991) by Paul Ruven. In addition to films, there will be live performances and discussions.

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