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plotmagazine • 10 u

Opening NFF: fantastically derailed ski holiday The Netherlands Film Festival kicks off its 45th edition in Utrecht, running from September 26th to October 3rd. The opening film is "Voor de Meisjes" (For the Girls) by Mike van Diem, based on the novel "We Do What We Can" by Lykele Muus.

spreekbuis • 13 u

André Landzaat passed away Actor and singer André Landzaat has died at the age of 81. In the Netherlands, he appeared in television series such as Medisch Centrum West and Westenwind.

see-nl • 15 u

Dutch youth and children's films shine at Schlingel Several Dutch films will be screened at the Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Chemnitz, which runs from September 27 to October 4.

producentenalliantie • 15 u

Announcement of the 2025 NAPA Award nominations The NAPA Award 2025, celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, has announced its nominations. For the first time, self-taught filmmakers and aspiring producers were invited to compete alongside recent graduates.

broadcastmagazine • 15 u

Children's viewing behavior more diverse Children aged 6 to 12 combine traditional TV viewing with streaming services, according to the NMO Kids Monitor 2025. TV remains popular, with 95% of children watching an average of 10.5 hours per week.

filmbythesea • 1 d

Award winners Film by the Sea 2025 announced The winners of the film competitions were announced during the 27th edition of Film by the Sea in Vlissingen. The Film & Literature Award went to "Bergers" by Sophie Deraspe, a film about a Canadian man who becomes a shepherd in the French Alps.

nu • 1 d

Yorick van Wageningen in Dutch leading role for the first time in five years Yorick van Wageningen will star next year in the Dutch film "Downtown," directed by Michiel van Erp. The film, with a screenplay by Frank Houtappels, follows three gay men in Amsterdam in the 1980s and during the coronavirus lockdown in 2021.

nu • 2 d

Viewer rating for Back to the Future increased from six to twelve years after viewer complaint Kijkwijzer has raised the age limit for the classic film "Back to the Future" from six to twelve. This decision follows a complaint about "violent violence" and "profanity" in the film. Previously, the film was deemed suitable for ages six with a warning for violence.

filmkrant • 2 d

Newly established Big Bang Agency wants to stand alongside creators Big Bang Agency, founded by Keke Baas with partners Martin Koolhoven and Daniel Koefoed, focuses on talent management in the film, theater, and entertainment industries.

rondomvandaag • 3 d

Film Church Wolvega opened: director Steven de Jong gives vacant church a second life Director Steven de Jong and singer Syb van der Ploeg have opened the Netherlands' first Film Church in Oldeholtwolde. This creative and cultural meeting place, housed in a characteristic church, offers space for film screenings, workshops, and lectures.

see-nl • 3 d

Dutch films to Chicago The 61st Chicago International Film Festival, running from October 15th to 26th, is highlighting three Dutch films in its international competition sections.

broadcastmagazine • 3 d

Tonnano: from Amsterdam to Achterhoek In the new Videoland Original series "Tonnano," the character Tonnano, played by Khalid Alterch, moves from the Randstad to Winterswijk in the Achterhoek region.


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