Retro Reels: The '90s
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.
The Phoenician Scheme
Absurdist black comedy by Wes Anderson (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom) about a strained father-daughter relationship within a family business.
Tardes de Soledad
Albert Serra (Pacifiction) offers us a hypnotic and intimate look into the cruel world of bullfighting. Winner of the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
The Session Man
Documentary about Nicky Hopkins, widely regarded as the best session pianist in the history of rock music. He worked with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Who, among others.
The Garden Of Earthly Delights - English subtitled
Feature film by Morgan Knibbe (Those Who Feel The Fire Burning) about an 11-year-old boy who has to survive in the slums of Manila. His path crosses with that of Dutch tourist Michael.
The Garden of Earthly Delights
Feature film by Morgan Knibbe (Those Who Feel The Fire Burning) about an 11-year-old boy who has to survive in the slums of Manila. His path crosses with that of Dutch tourist Michael.
Passie preview: Niki De Saint Phalle
On the afternoon of Friday 30 May, members with a Lumière Passie get the exclusive chance to be the very first to watch the biopic Niki De Saint Phalle, with Charlotte Le Bon in the role of the renowned artist.
The Promise
With uniquely restored 35mm archival footage, this documentary reveals the genocide of the West Papuans – a story of betrayal, oppression and a people in danger of disappearing.
Festen (The Celebration) - English subtitled | With introduction
In Thomas Vinterberg’s classic debut feature, a festive dinner derails when son Christian makes a shocking announcement about his father during a speech.
Peppa en de nieuwe baby – Een bioscoopervaring
Peppa Pig is preparing for the arrival of a new baby sister. How exciting, what a big change!
Drowning Dry
How do you cope with a traumatic experience? That question is at the heart of this Locarno award-winning Lithuanian drama about two couples, their children and a near tragedy.
Vittoria
Emotional Italian docudrama about a mother from Naples who wants to expand her family by adopting a daughter, but ends up risking her marriage in the process.
Drowning Dry - English subtitled
How do you cope with a traumatic experience? That question is at the heart of this Locarno award-winning Lithuanian drama about two couples, their children and a tragedy.
Dogma 95: Thirty years later
This year marks exactly thirty years since a group of Danish filmmakers – including Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg – shook up the film industry with a manifesto that aimed at a radical return to the purity of cinema: Dogma 95. During ...
The Idiots - English subtitled
Experimental film by Lars Von Trier about a group of young people pretending to be idiots and not adhering to any social norms or conventions.
The Idiots (Dogma '95)
Experimental film by Lars Von Trier about a group of young people pretending to be idiots and not adhering to any social norms or conventions.
Open Hearts (Dogma '95)
Romantic drama with top Danish cast in which the lives of two couples become intertwined after a tragic car accident. Filmed in accordance with Dogma 95 rules.
Italian For Beginners - English subtitled
Romantic comedy made according to the Dogma 95 rules about the participants of an Italian for beginners course in a sleepy Danish provincial town.
Italian For Beginners (Dogma '95)
Romantic comedy made according to the Dogma 95 rules about the participants of an Italian for beginners course in a sleepy Danish provincial town.
Tussen Wal en Schip – Geruisloos Indisch + Q&A
On Saturday 7 June, we will screen the documentary Tussen Wal en Schip – Geruisloos Indisch. After the screening, Kyron Olmeijer, who appears in the documentary, will be interviewed by moderator Brandon Martens (language: Dutch).
Lumière Jazz Nights
International and (eu)regional top musicians perform recent work in an atmospheric, intimate jazz club setting.
Lumière Jazz Nights: Deer You
Critically acclaimed album project by saxophonist Julia Warren and pianist Chaeyeon Lee. During the Lumière Jazz Nights, they bring their improvised pieces to life. Expect dreamy rhythms and colorful musical landscapes where stories come to...
Lumière x MaasStitch: Little Women
Ever fancied stitching at the cinema? Now’s your chance! On Wednesday 11 June, Lumière is teaming up with MaasStitch for a cosy night of knitting, crochet and embroidery while Little Women lights up the big screen.
Loveable
Sharp and nuanced divorce drama about a Norwegian couple facing a painful question: where did things go wrong in their relationship?
The Teacher Who Promised the Sea
Spanish box office hit about an idealistic teacher whose progressive teaching methods change the lives of a group of schoolchildren on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, but make him a target of the local authorities.
Loveable - English subtitled
Sharp and nuanced divorce drama about a Norwegian couple facing a painful question: where did things go wrong in their relationship?
Materialists
A young, ambitious New York matchmaker is torn between her perfect match and her imperfect ex. Romantic comedy from Celine Song (Past Lives) starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in a love triangle.
Father's Day at Lumière: High Beer or High Wine
Sunday 15 June is Father’s Day! Treat your dad to a relaxing day out with a great film, followed by a cosy catch-up over a High Beer (or High Wine).
Perla
Psychological drama set against the backdrop of the Cold War about an artist who has fled to Vienna from Czechoslovakia to build a new life, but is confronted with her past.
Mond
Suspenseful drama about an Austrian martial arts trainer hired by a Jordanian businessman to give his daughters resilience training. However, she soon discovers that the stone-rich family is hiding something.
20.000 Especies de Abejas (20,000 Species Of Bees) - English subtitled
Acclaimed, delicate Spanish coming-of-age film about eight-year-old Aitor who wants to go through life as Lucía from now on. This change does not come without a struggle.
Olifantje in het Bos (3+)
A cheerful children’s film full of catchy songs about two sisters who are on their way to a family party but get lost. Will they still make it in time for their performance for Grandma?
The Balconettes
Satire, drama, and horror are blended in this film by actress Noémie Merlant. A scorching hot summer evening in Marseille takes a gory turn when three young women are invited for a drink by a handsome neighbour.
The Village Next To Paradise
In his debut feature, the first Somali film ever at the Cannes Film Festival, Mo Harawe portrays a family trying to make the best of a bad situation.
High and Low
Classic by Akira Kurosawa about a wealthy industrialist whose family is targeted by a cold-blooded kidnapper. Compelling combination of thriller and social criticism. Spike Lee recently completed a US remake.
Ikiru
Moving classic by Akira Kurosawa about an elderly civil servant with cancer who is searching for meaning in his last days of life. Steven Spielberg’s favourite film.
Seven Samurai
What more can be said about the mother of all samurai films? An unflinching classic in which the inhabitants of a poor farming hamlet enlist the help of seven samurai to stop the annual looting.
Yojimbo
Oriental western starring Toshirô Mifune as Sanjuro, a samurai who ends up in a town torn apart by fights between two gangs. Sanjuro manages to play the gangs against each other with diabolical pleasure.
In Focus: Akira Kurosawa
As part of Lumière Classics, Lumière is screening five digitally restored masterpieces from the oeuvre of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) this summer. His body of work, which spans a period of fifty years, shows a world in whi...
Oasis: Supersonic
Documentary about the rise and heyday of one the greatest British bands ever. Re-release following Oasis’ reunion concerts this summer.
Nationale Opera & Ballet: Tosca
Registration of Puccini’s opera Tosca, performed by the Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Love, lust and political intrigue tumble over each other in the life of the spirited singer Floria Tosca.
Ran
Melancholic masterpiece by Akira Kurosawa – inspired by Shakespeare’s King Lear – about an ageing warlord whose decision to divide his empire among his sons leads to betrayal and destruction.