Licorice Pizza
Coming-of-age drama by Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia, Phantom Thread) about the long-standing platonic relationship of two young people growing up in California in the 1970s.
As It Is In Heaven
Re-release of the arthouse hit about a world-famous conductor who, after suffering a heart attack, returns to his hometown in northern Sweden to recover, and ends up taking the local choir under his wing.
Ghostlight
When a construction worker unexpectedly joins an amateur theatre company, he begins to confront his emotions. A moving drama about grief, family struggles, and the transformative power of theatre.
Enzo
A sensitive coming-of-age drama about a boy who, defying his family’s expectations, chooses a bricklaying apprenticeship over university. During his internship, he becomes captivated by a Ukrainian colleague.
Grave Of The Fireflies
A heartbreaking war drama about two orphans trying to survive during the final months of World War II in Japan.
Enzo - English subtitled
A sensitive coming-of-age drama about a boy who, defying his family’s expectations, chooses a bricklaying apprenticeship over university. During his internship, he becomes captivated by a Ukrainian colleague.
The Roses
Satirical comedy in which the divorce of an apparently perfect couple spirals into an all-out war. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this razor-sharp take on love and resentment.
Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk - English subtitled
A poignant documentary about daily life in the Gaza Strip, told through the work of photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike shortly before the world premiere of this film in Cannes.
Benefit screening Gaza – Pre-premiere Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk
A special benefit screening of the highly urgent documentary Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk, which offers a powerful look at daily life in the Gaza Strip. All ticket proceeds will go towards humanitarian aid in Gaza.
A Nice Indian Boy
Romantic comedy about a boy who introduces his white fiancée – an artist and orphan – to his traditional Indian family, to organise their dream wedding together.
April
Intense and uncompromising drama by Dea Kulumbegashvili (Beginning) about a midwife performing illegal abortions in the Georgian countryside. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
The Coriolis Effect
A cinematic meditation on the lives of animals and humans on the volcanic islands of Cape Verde, the birthplace of hurricanes. Anyone who wants to live here must show strength – whether you’re a goat, a human, or a turtle.
The Invisible Ones (6+)
A playful and funny documentary in which filmmaker Martijn sets out in search of a superhero for children who – out of necessity – have developed the ability to move through life unseen.
Passie special: Kick-off new season + Avant-première The Blue Trail
On Tuesday 9 September, we’re kicking off the new film season together with our Lumière Passion holders. Following an introduction by Head of Programming Wouter Greven, we’ll present an exclusive avant-première of the dystopian drama The Bl...
Made In Ethiopia - English subtitled
Documentary about the arrival of a Chinese factory complex in rural Ethiopia. It is supposed to create 30,000 new jobs, but the local population's belief in the positive impact of the project will be severely tested.
Made In Ethiopia + Q&A
On 10 September, Lumière will screen the first film in a series exploring how social issues around the world are interconnected. Afterwards, there will be a Q&A with the director.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The beloved Crawley family returns to the big screen. In The Grand Finale, we follow the events unfolding at the Downton Abbey estate during the 1930s, set against a backdrop of social change and personal drama.
Clueless
A slick comedy about the escapades of wealthy high school students in Beverly Hills who are obsessed with sex, fashion, and plastic surgery. A light-hearted take on adolescence in the 1990s, loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma.
El jockey
The Argentine Oscar submission is a tragicomic drama full of absurd humour about a jockey who, after a disastrous horse race, flees from his criminal creditors and assumes a new identity.
Four Mothers
An Irish comedy about a gay writer who finally seems on the verge of literary success, but unexpectedly finds himself burdened with caring for four eccentric elderly women during a chaotic weekend.
Lumière x MaasStitch: Clueless
Ever fancied stitching at the cinema? Now’s your chance! On Sunday 14 September, Lumière is teaming up with MaasStitch for a cosy night of knitting, crochet and embroidery while Clueless lights up the big screen.
Bioscoop10-daagse
Experience film together! From 17 to 26 September, the Bioscoop10-daagse (Cinema 10-Day Festival) kicks off. For ten days, all cinemas and film theatres across the Netherlands will be celebrating.
Het lieve spookje Elli (6+)
Animated film about a homeless little ghost looking for a family. She finds shelter with the eccentric inhabitants of a ghost train, but that turns out to be a spooky affair.
Toy Story (NL) (re-release)
Toy Story is celebrating its 30th anniversary! Relive the adventure with Woody, Buzz and all your favourite toy heroes – or experience it for the very first time – on the big screen.
Ellis Park
Documentary about Warren Ellis, known as the violinist with the massive beard in Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds. Less well known is that he is also one of the founders of Ellis Park, a shelter for abused animals in Sumatra.
Heldin
Intense thriller starring German actress Leonie Benesch as a young nurse working in an understaffed hospital ward. As the night progresses, her work increasingly becomes a race against time.
Yi Yi A (One And A Two)- English subtitled
This undisputed masterpiece by Edward Yang is an ensemble film about a year in the life of a middle-class Taiwanese family. At the heart of the story are the fortunes of N.J. Jian, the owner of a struggling IT company.
Yi Yi (25th Anniversary)
This undisputed masterpiece by Edward Yang is an ensemble film about a year in the life of a middle-class Taiwanese family. At the heart of the story are the fortunes of N.J. Jian, the owner of a struggling IT company.
The Blue Trail
A dystopian drama about a near future in which elderly people are ‘phased out’ when they are no longer of economic use. The 77-year-old Tereza won’t stand for it. Winner of the Silver Bear (Grand Jury Prize) in Berlin.
Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature
Documentary about the life and work of Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki, the director of enchanting animation classics such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. The relationship between humans and nature is a recurring theme in his work.
Cave Of Forgotten Dreams - English subtitled
Documentary in which Werner Herzog descends into the Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc cave in France’s Ardèche region. Scientists discovered 36,000-year-old cave paintings in this cave.
Musica Sacra: Heilige Huisjes
The third weekend of September, the city centre of Maastricht is entirely dedicated to Musica Sacra. The festival is built around a theme that changes each year. This year’s theme is 'Heilige Huisjes'. As always, we have curated a (film) pr...
Sound Of View
Experimental performance on the relationship between film and music. The same short film is shown four times, but each time accompanied by different music. How does this influence the perception of the film?
Lecture: Report of the Iraqi Arba'in pilgrimage - Neil van der Linden
What drives twenty million people to embark on a pilgrimage that remains largely unknown outside the Arab world? Arabist Neil van der Linden shares his powerful experience of attending the Arba’in in Iraq.
Barry Lyndon
Classic period drama by Stanley Kubrick (The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey) about the rise and fall of eighteenth-century Irish adventurer Redmond Barry.
Alpha
After winning the Palme d’Or with Titane (2021), Julia Ducournau returns with an emotional family drama centred on a thirteen-year-old girl who may have contracted a disease that slowly turns people into marble statues.
Familiar Touch
A sensitive and humorous coming-of-old-age film in which Ruth, in her eighties, has to adapt to a new life in a nursing home while her memory is failing. Winner of three awards at the Venice Film Festival.
Sorda
A moving and sensory drama in which we get to know Hector and Angela, a happy couple. Angela's deafness has never been an obstacle in their relationship, but suddenly becomes one after the birth of their daughter.
One Battle After Another
Action film by Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza, Magnolia) about a group of former revolutionaries who must return to action after sixteen years to rescue the daughter of one of their own. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn.
Studium Generale: Film & Talk
Dive into fascinating themes that connect to current films together with experts. Before and/or after the film screening, we will have a conversation with experts and the public during 'Film & Talk'.
The Shadow Scholars - English subtitled
Documentary about the 'essay industry' in Kenya. For a meagre fee, highly educated Kenyans write theses for North American and European students, who undeservedly earn a degree as a result.
Eddington
Satirical thriller by Ari Aster (Midsommar) about an explosive clash between a mayor (Pedro Pascal) and a sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) during the COVID pandemic. The conflict threatens to tear their community apart.