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variety • 3 m

Halina Reijn added to the Directors to Watch of 2025 Variety announced its “2025 Directors to Watch” on Nov. 19, a list of 10 promising new filmmakers who have already received numerous accolades, including three Golden Globe nominations and two Independent Spirit nominations.

nu • 3 m

Ilia Perez wins big at Golden Globes, Nicole Kidman misses out with Babygirl At the Golden Globes ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles, Emilia Pérez was the big winner with four awards, including best film, musical or comedy and for foreign language film. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, tells the story of a drug lord in transition.

filmkrant • 3 m

Gijs Versluys (1936-2024) Film producer Gijs Versluys, known for his work with directors such as Paul Verhoeven and Frans Weisz, died on December 17, 2024 at the age of 88. Versluys, who played a crucial role in the Dutch film industry, won a Golden Calf for best film for "Flesh+Blood" (1985).

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Series Blue shows the personal side of the Dutch police The documentary series Blauw, which will be broadcast on AVROTROS on NPO 1 from 3 January, offers an intimate look at the Dutch police. Directed by Eef Hilgers and produced by BlazHoffski, the series highlights the personal and professional challenges of officers.

filmfestival • 3 m

Gold for Dikkie Dik 2: A New Friend for Dikkie Dik The animated film Dikkie Dik 2: A New Friend for Dikkie Dik has attracted 100,000 cinema visitors. With this, directors Joost van den Bosch and Erik Verkerk have won the Golden Film.

nu • 3 m

First Dutch Emmy winner Jan Keja (87) passed away Dutch director Jan Keja has died at the age of 87, his family has announced. Keja also contributed to the youth programming of the NTR, including Sesame Street, Het Sinterklaasjournaal and Het Klokhuis.

indiewire • 3 m

Halina Reijn on 'Babygirl', Botox and that kinky milk scene In "Babygirl," directed by Halina Reijn and starring Nicole Kidman, the film explores CEO Romy's affair with her 25-year-old intern, Samuel.

nu.nl • 3 m

Miss Vomit is the tenth Carry Slee film adaptation to win the Golden Film Award The film Miss Braaksel and the Geniale Ontsnapping attracted 100,000 people to the cinema and achieved Golden Film status. It is the tenth film adaptation of Carry Slee's book to receive a Golden Film.

ad • 3 m

Film about Biesbosch nature attracts 10,000 cinema visitors The nature film Biesbosch, Nature in Motion has so far attracted 10,000 visitors to the cinema. These visitor numbers are reason for the Film Fund to reward the makers with the predicate Crystal Film.

ad • 3 m

Film producer Gijs Versluys (88) passed away Film producer Gijs Versluys has died at the age of 88. Versluys was not only a producer, but also production manager for the film Soldaat van Oranje. For his contribution to Flesh + Blood he received a Golden Calf in the category Best Film

broadcastmagazine • 3 m

Topkapi Series makes drama series Elixer for BNNVARA and NTR The eight-part drama series Elixer, a co-production of NTR, BNNVARA and Topkapi Series, tells the story of Isabelle Rombauts (played by Hanna Verboom), who unexpectedly becomes CEO of the family business Rombauts Pharma.

filmkrant • 3 m

From high art guardians to tailor-made makers and debate instigators Four film house directors and a programmer reflect on the evolution of the Dutch film screening circuit, from the competition with chains to the growing attention for audience wishes.

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