Film critic Bor Beekman is in Cannes. Here he naturally assesses the film offering, but he also closely follows other developments. 'A Dutch film was included in the competition this year, by Alex van Warmerdam. Have you ever seen a film by this filmmaker before?' Question from a Dutch journalist to Steven Spielberg, while introducing the jury in the packed press room of the festival palace. The chairman of the jury of the 66th edition falls silent for a moment. Ouch. After it is once again made clear which Dutch filmmaker this concerns, Spielberg shakes his head: 'No.'

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