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New drama series from director Tim Oliehoek: King of the Wallen The VPRO is developing the six-part drama series "Koning van de Wallen" (King of the Walls) together with Lemming Film, directed by Tim Oliehoek. The series highlights the historical and cultural development of the Red Light District from the 1940s to the 1980s.

filmkrant • 5 d

UNESCO recognition for 68mm films from Eye collection The Eye Filmmuseum has received a special recognition from UNESCO for its collection of 68mm films, produced by The Mutoscope and Biograph Company between 1895 and 1916.

nu • 5 d

Loes Haverkort interviewed real negotiator for film iHostage Loes Haverkort plays a negotiator in the Netflix film iHostage, which is about a hostage situation in the Amsterdam Apple Store. The film, directed by Bobby Boermans, shows how Haverkort approaches the hostage taker in a human, light tone.

broadcastmagazine • 5 d

Videoland series The Dutch Camp Guards of Auschwitz made by Media Luna The new Videoland Original "The Dutch Camp Guards of Auschwitz", produced by Media Luna, highlights the shocking role of Dutch guards in the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War II.

filmkrant • 5 d

Reedland selected for Critics' Week The Dutch film "Rietland" by Sven Bresser has been selected for the competition of Semaine de la Critique in Cannes, a first in 27 years. The last Dutch film in this competition was "De Poolse Bruid" by Karim Traïda, which won the Grand Rail d'Or.

nu • 5 d

Actor and Samson voice Danny Verbiest dies at the age of 79 Danny Verbiest, known as the puppeteer and voice of Samson in the children's program "Samson en Gert", has died at the age of 79. He worked on more than 700 episodes of "Samson en Gert" and was involved in writing scripts.

nu • 1 w

Actress Petra Laseur dies at age 85 Petra Laseur, known for her role as Queen Wilhelmina in the musical Soldaat van Oranje, has passed away at the age of 85. She had been seriously ill for some time and chose not to have treatment.

filmkrant • 1 w

Michiel ten Horn about Fabula In Michiel ten Horn's crime comedy "Fabula", Fedja van Huêt plays the role of Jos, a Limburg criminal with bad luck in his blood. Jos' life takes a chaotic turn after a failed drug deal in which his brother Hendrik disappears.

nos • 1 w

Dutch stuntman delighted with new Oscar category for stunts Willem de Beukelaer, former stuntman and current stunt coordinator and Oscar jury member, is enthusiastic about the new Oscar category for stunts that will be introduced from 2028. He shared his enthusiasm during an interview at a location known for many stunt shoots.

broadcastmagazine • 1 w

Beeld & Geluid develops digital teaching materials for Netflix series Adolescence Beeld & Geluid is developing digital teaching materials for the series "Adolescence" in collaboration with Netflix, aimed at secondary education.

filmfonds • 1 w

€11.4 million Netherlands Film Production Incentive for 26 film projects and 4 high-end series The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has awarded €11.4 million to 26 film projects and 4 high-end series.

filmfonds • 1 w

Major interventions needed for fair payment of audiovisual professions Major interventions are needed for fair pay in the Dutch film and audiovisual sector, according to the report by PPMC Economic Advice, carried out for Kunsten '92. Directors, executive production and the art department in particular lag behind in payment.


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