Heart-wrenching epic drama about the life of a Palestinian family through the generations. A film about displacement, intergenerational trauma and protest.

Film adaptation of Max Frisch’s classic novel about a man who is arrested in Switzerland in 1950 and suspected of not being who he claims to be. A thrilling and moving story about identity.

Heart-wrenching epic drama about the life of a Palestinian family through the generations. A film about displacement, intergenerational trauma and protest.

Lumière and Filmclub Maastricht invite you to the premiere of Bugonia. Watch the film on the big screen, dive into its world, and connect with fellow cinephiles over drinks and lively conversation.

A poignant drama about a twelve-year-old boy who is sexually abused by his football coach.

Celebrate Halloween at Lumière! Put on your spookiest costume and sing along with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.

Splash, splash, splash! In this film programme, take a dive in four film adventures full of water and, dancing with the crabs, come back up on the beach!

Dolfje doesn’t know what’s happening to him when he turns into a white, fluffy creature on the night of his seventh birthday: a little wolf. In the light of the full moon, he jumps out of his bedroom window, heading for freedom.

Are you a badass werewolf, or maybe a spooky scary skeleton? Come dressed up to Lumière and watch Dolfje Weerwolfje with us!

A powerful documentary about the 1985 riots in Handsworth and London, and the complex story of Black communities in Britain.

Documentary about a former Iranian swimming champion who is building a new community of women in Maastricht. After the screening, we will have a discussion with director Faydim Ramshe (in Dutch).

A film series in which iconic films from the nineties are placed in context: how did films respond to the prevailing existential angst at the time and what can we learn from it? With an introduction or post-discussion each time.

A darkly comic thriller by Jafar Panahi (Offside) about a former prisoner who, by chance, encounters the man who once tortured him in jail. He kidnaps him, but soon begins to doubt his identity. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

Biopic by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) about the chaotic life of mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr, with a surprising lead role by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

A charming and tender film debut about a fifteen-year-old shepherd in North Macedonia who grows up in an extremely conservative environment. A whole new world opens up for him when he accidentally ends up at an illegal night-time rave.

Surreal film about a writer who shares his home with a sheep and who, after the death of his father, has a series of mysterious encounters, including with his neighbour, some overzealous civil servants and a giant grasshopper.

A darkly comic thriller by Jafar Panahi (Offside) about a former prisoner who, by chance, encounters the man who once tortured him in jail. He kidnaps him, but soon begins to doubt his identity. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

Ever fancied stitching at the cinema? Now’s your chance! On Sunday 9 November, Lumière is teaming up with MaasStitch for a cosy night of knitting, crochet and embroidery while Emma lights up the big screen.

International and (eu)regional top musicians perform recent work in an atmospheric, intimate jazz club setting.

Adam Neely and Lau Noah explore the boundaries of bass and guitar. With virtuosic compositions, emotional depth, and playful energy, they captivate both the stage and their audience.

Documentary by Elizabeth Sankey about the representation of witches in films. Witches shows that our characterization of witches says a lot about how we view women, motherhood and mental health.

Activist or mother? Director César Díaz joins us via Zoom after the screening to discuss his film about a Guatemalan revolutionary activist faced with an impossible choice.

Heartwarming and funny Irish coming-of-age film about a seventeen-year-old boy who moves in with his half-brother in Cork, Ireland, where he slowly becomes part of the local community.

Dag Johan Haugerud’s (Sex, Love) drama, which won the Golden Bear in Berlin, is about a secondary school pupil who is madly in love with her French teacher and keeps a diary about it, which is discovered by her mother.

Actress Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut about the unlikely friendship between a ninety-year-old woman and a nineteen-year-old student.

Romantic comedy by Paolo Genovese (Perfetti Sconosciuti) about Piero and Lara's first date, an encounter full of unspoken desires and emotions that highlights how difficult it is to truly reveal oneself.

Mannetje Tak (Stick Man) lives happily with his family in an old oak tree. But one day, when he goes out for a run, he is mistaken for something else. First a stick to play fetch with, then a twig to weave into a swan’s nest, then a flagpol...

Documentary about the impact of climate change and gold mining on the lives of the Maroons and indigenous communities living in the Marowijne River basin, the border between Suriname and French Guiana.

Restored classic by Miloš Forman with Jack Nicholson as a rebellious man who incites the patients of a psychiatric institution to revolt. Won five Oscars, including Best Film.

Tragicomedy by Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story) with George Clooney in the role of an American film star who ends up in a midlife crisis and is confronted with the choices he has made in his life.

The extraordinary story of Keith Jarrett's legendary Köln Concert. The concert was in danger of being cancelled, but 18-year-old concert organiser Vera Brands did everything she could to get the American jazz pianist to play.

Psychological drama by Lynne Ramsay (We Need To Talk About Kevin) starring Jennifer Lawrence as a mother grappling with psychosis.

Raw, unpolished crime drama by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) about a drug dealer in Copenhagen who gets into serious trouble. Mads Mikkelsen made his acting debut in this 1996 film.

In Zootropolis 2, Judy and Nick return to unravel a new mystery. A cunning snake disrupts the peace in the city, putting the partnership between the two police officers to the test.

Intense Belgian courtroom drama about a mother fighting for full custody of her children.

A stylish and comedic tribute by Richard Linklater (Boyhood) to the nouvelle vague classic Breathless, Jean-Luc Godard's debut film. We follow the making of the film in Paris in 1959.

Raw, unpolished crime drama by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) about a drug dealer in Copenhagen who gets into serious trouble. Mads Mikkelsen made his acting debut in this 1996 film.

An intimate and enigmatic drama by Christian Petzold (Barbara, Phoenix, Undine) about a young woman who, after a car accident, is offered shelter by a mysterious woman who witnessed the crash.

Dries is a young little dragon who longs to do far more than he can. He wants to fly, roar and breathe fire better than anyone - and above all, he wants his teacher to see it. Dries dreams of being a hero, but he’s terribly clumsy and nothi...

Saxophonist Tineke Postma brings her ninth album VOYA to life during a release tour with her Tineke Postma Group: David Dorůžka, Robert Landfermann, and Tristan Renfrow.

Film classic by Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society, The Truman Show) about three schoolgirls and a teacher who disappear without a trace during a mountain hike in the Australian countryside. classic, based on a play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt.

Fragile film debut about two women who want to get married in every country where this is permitted. They call their unique honeymoon Project 22. It is supposed to be the ultimate proof of boundless love, but things turn out differently.

When night falls and it seems like the whole world is asleep, a lot is actually happening! The sun prepares for its next rise, bats wake up and go on adventures, the moon goes missing for a while, and a cuddly toy thief is on the loose. Sta...

The weather is always hard to predict. It might rain, blow a gale, or be so beautifully sunny that you can spend the whole day on the beach. One thing is certain: there are four seasons in a year, sometimes even in a single day!

What are you looking for? What do you want to find? A home, a cat in a shipping container, yourself, or the other sock? You’ll find it all in this film programme!

Pianist Pablo Held, known from the Pablo Held Trio and his collaborations with jazz greats, rarely performs solo. This is a unique opportunity to experience him alone at the piano, blending jazz and classical music.

A highly acclaimed album project by saxophonist Julia Warren and pianist Chaeyeon Lee. Expect dreamy rhythms and colourful musical landscapes where stories come to life.

With her new project Sonic Hug, bassist Louise van den Heuvel presents layered, melancholic songs that balance between jazz, electronica, and poetry. An intimate and adventurous sound, carried by a top ensemble from the Belgian jazz scene.

The acclaimed documentary For Sama is both a harrowing witness to the Syrian tragedy as it unfolded in Aleppo and a touching love letter from a mother to her young child.

Jesse van Ruller and Maarten Hogenhuis present their second album Follow the Sound, featuring eight joint compositions centred around melody, sound, and improvisation.

We’re ending the Lumière Jazz Nights season on a swinging note: dance school Swing Out invites you to a Lindy Hop social — a vibrant celebration featuring live music from the Shaky Legs Orchestra, performances, dance workshops by special gu...