Discoveries from Netherlands World Cinema

Archibald is a creature to whom nothing ever happens, until the arrival of a mysterious circle.

A loving resistance against the fear of the influence we can have on one another. A surrender to the other. A reminder of our interdependence.

In the seventh episode of Silent Rock ’n’ Roll, Mikhail Kozyrev traces the reverse evolution of Russian chanson — from the songs of Galich, Okudzhava, and Vysotsky to contemporary performers such as Grigory Leps, Stas Mikhailov, and Vika Tsyganova. He examines the widespread support for the war among chanson artists and explores the reasons behind the enduring popularity of the criminal-themed genre in Russia.

How anxiety prevents people from doing things, taking action, and living a life without limits.

Laura searches for a way to cope with her mother's mysterious death 12 years ago. With the help of home videos and phone calls to relatives in Nigeria, she tries to find out who her mother was and what exactly happened, but the distance makes it difficult. Might the answers to Laura's questions be closer than she thought?

Tessa tries to find solace in nature and looks back on a memory of her and her best friend, who tragically lost her life.

A young musician gets offered a chance of a lifetime at a party, for which she has to sacrifice her familiar life. She can only solve this conflict by finding inner peace and self-acceptance.

When the communal roofing problems threaten to become the final drop for the struggling tailor Charlie and his artistic neighbor Jamal, their slick neighbor presents them with an unexpected offer.

A mandatory drinking party turns into a hostage situation.

In a busy city an old man can no longer catch up. He has his own slow pace, making it impossible for him to connect with anybody. When he meets a little girl it appears he is not completely alone in his isolation from the bustling world.

A man sits in his room. He is wearing clothes and combat boots. He listlessly sucks on a cat-shaped lollipop. The cat wears a red bow. A pineapple comes into play, later a porcelain horse. Outside, the train screeches through the snow. A version of the German folk song “Der Graf von Rüdelsheim” plays in the background.

A girl's journey to find tradition and knowledge from her culture and heritage after losing her beloved sanctuary. As she witnesses the destruction of a beloved tree, a broad and unbreakable bond is illustrated through motifs of olive and cypress trees embroidered in this heartfelt film about the unity of people and their land.

A Palestinian women is struggling with freedom while living in exile in the Netherlands.

Eleven year old Merel searches for her unknown biological Turkish grandfather.

Short impression of the work of fishermen on the Dogger bank.

Photographers discuss the cosmic shift in their profession with the introduction of digital imagery.

The first solo show of Dutch comedian Hans Teeuwen, the comedian is super-nervous and tells sad stories about past unfortunate love, loneliness and prejudice, accompanied solely by him playing the piano.He also tells tales about a fox, a scarecow, the young girl and the Seven Turkish an the Bible.

A summer trip to the river turns into a moment no one saw coming. Beneath the water, a tension arises between two friends, surfacing in the form of shock, anger, and questions neither of them is ready to face.

In our modern world, we are overwhelmed by visual stimuli from phones, laptops and other screens, all vying for our precious time and attention. How does our viewing behaviour shape us?

A student sits at home to work on a school assignment. He wants to start but keeps getting distracted. A phone notification. Hunger. Drifting thoughts. Time passes while he stays stuck in postponing and distraction.

When a determined young woman lands her dream job at the largest sales company in the city, she quickly finds herself facing the toxic dynamics of the workplace. The hostility of her colleagues and the negative work culture gradually chip away at her creative spirit. To hold onto her dream job, she must navigate an environment riddled with office politics and reclaim her voice—even if it means risking everything she worked so hard to achieve.

A devout priest meets JESUS in the flesh. Their unexpected partnership leads to an absurd, comedic and supernatural adventure.

On October 16th, 1958, a family fled Indonesia. They spent a month at sea aboard the M.S. Sibajak on a voyage to The Netherlands. When they arrived, it was getting winter. Coming from the tropics, the cold was a shock. The family quickly noticed that the spirits who had always been with them in Indonesia were no longer there - they had left them along the journey.

Leave No Traces documents the journey of a cargo ship at sea, a continuous process occurring in the background of daily life. The film follows its route through open waters, ports, and industrial zones.

A charming family of 9 struggle to fulfil their daily chores whilst living in a tent city in Gaza in a time of war. Made by 19 children from the refugee camp in Deir al-Balah (displaced from Gaza City).

Princess and the Pea is about the turbulent dynamic between teenager Lotta and her parents when she’s stuck at home with depression and anxiety. She can’t, she won’t, she wouldn’t dare. Also isolated at home are Marthe and Paul, scared to lose their daughter. In a house full of misunderstanding and hopelessness the family gets help from a psychologist in their search for recognition, connection, and hope.

What do sourdough bread, old faded pictures and Donald Trump have in common? All three revive a feeling as old as the world, but still potent: nostalgia. Multifaceted, personal or collective, poetic or reactionary, nostalgia is a complex emotional state.

Cheating together. That is how people describe the phenomenon of ‘swinging’. But is that really the case? Anyone who opens a conversation about swinging immediately encounters many prejudices. Swingers? They have sex with anyone and everyone, in an unsafe atmosphere, with unsavory types and withered bodies. And their relationship? Things simply can't go well with that. Fueled by ignorance, people fill an unknown world with stigmatizing fantasies – and thus a taboo is perpetuated. A shame, because according to swingers themselves, things are very different. Driven by curiosity, they explore the boundaries of monogamy. Never alone, but always together. Once a year, monthly, or every week. On a sunny island, in a hotel, on the internet, at home, or in the club. Director Jesse Bleekemolen dives into the world of swingers. With a look of wonder, he meets various couples who engage in swinging and are willing to share their vulnerabilities.

After a night of dancing (raving) to the famous Dutch gabber music, Yoran and his buddies take the first train back to their homes. Along the way, Yoran tells how being a "gabber" helps him deal with the problems from his past and how he is coping with life.

A man does the family planning, preparing future love-making sessions with his partner, without worrying about whether the desire is mutually felt. She doesn't seem to have the same desire as him, or rather not quite exactly the same.

What if our shadows were our trapped selves fighting to be seen? Dancing in the Shadows is the story of a lonesome figure, drifting within a metropolis in search of self-expression.

As a fiber-optic cable suddenly appears at the bottom of the ocean, mythological creatures gather to debate: Will this be their salvation? Or will the teeth of this thing cause nothing but tears?

Propaganda film in three parts for Kinabu, a Dutch charity based in The Hague that sends sick or underweight city children to recuperate in the countryside.

Your first day in school is never easy, let alone when you have ADD or ADHD. Hi! is the story of a little ADDer child who is encouraged by her mom to go to school by bus. An animation that raises awareness about ADD and helps children who find saying "hi" is not that easy.