A light-hearted yet heartfelt coming-of-age film about a twelve-year-old girl who, through writing a book, begins to understand herself and her family – and finally finds the courage to face the grief of losing her mother.

A gripping social-realist drama by Mehdi Barsaoui (Un Fils) about a young woman trying to build a new life in Tunis. Her fresh start is threatened when she unexpectedly becomes the key witness in a police investigation.

A naturalistic relationship drama about the special friendship – or is it something more? – between married literature professor Mara and Matt, a somewhat neurotic writer.

A road movie in which two men – once best friends and housemates – embark on a 600-kilometre trek through the Scottish Highlands. “Might be the ultimate hiking film,” wrote British newspaper The Guardian.

Animation film in which curious Helvi discovers another group of Elfkins who, unlike her own clan, enjoy having fun and seeking adventure.

A children's film in which Tommy ends up in a wheelchair after an accident. He wants to run, climb, and play outside again. This all seems impossible until he meets Fliek, a cheerful, fluffy little creature who appears from a magical lamp.

Compilation programme featuring two short films; the first by and the second featuring Leos Carax (Holy Motors, Annette).

Compilation programme featuring two short films; the first by and the second featuring Leos Carax (Holy Motors, Annette).

American comedy-drama about a young woman who searches for her father online, but accidentally sends a friendship request to another Bob Trevino. What begins as a mistake grows into an unexpected bond.

An intimate drama by Dag Johan Haugerud (Sex) where doctor Marianne, after meeting a male nurse who consciously chooses non-committal relationships, is prompted to reflect on the possibilities of love beyond traditional boundaries.

Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs) rewrote concert film rules with this inventive recording of four rousing live shows from Talking Heads in 1983.

A moving and hopeful mosaic film from two-time Palme d’Or winners Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne, Jeunes Mères tells the story of four young (soon-to-be) mothers fighting for a better future – for themselves and their children.

A costume drama based on Jane Austen’s 1813 novel of the same name, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. Featuring the now iconic ‘hand flex’ scene, which some consider the epitome of romance.

Melancholic and mesmerizing film by Spike Jonze (Being John Malkovich) about an unusual love story in the age of artificial intelligence starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson.

A historical drama by Cédric Klapisch (L’Auberge Espagnole, Paris) that takes us on a journey from present-day Normandy back to Paris during the early days of Impressionism and photography. Highly recommended for Francophiles.

Splendidly grotesque, violent, but also romantic road movie starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern as a couple in love trying to stay out of the hands of a hit man. Winner of the Golden Palm in Cannes.

An animated film about an Inca girl who dreams of becoming a Chasqui, a messenger of the emperor who runs to deliver messages throughout the Inca Empire. But there is one problem: only boys are allowed to perform this role.

Suspenseful psychological thriller about the fate of a wealthy Chinese family that becomes entangled with the enigmatic new boyfriend of their only teenage son.

A black comedy about a father who dives into Marseille’s techno scene after his daughter’s death in an attempt to get to know her posthumously.

Acclaimed, tender portrait of a father-daughter relationship with a terrific lead role by Paul Mescal (Normal People, The Lost Daughter) as the young father.

A Brazilian drama about a girl growing up in a traditional community on Marajó Island in the Amazon region, who challenges the oppressive system that dictates the fate of women in her society.

An atmospheric drama about a Nepalese woman who sets out across the harsh Himalayan landscape in search of her missing husband. Her journey becomes a spiritual quest, with each step bringing her closer to self-knowledge and liberation.

Visually stunning, existential action film starring Ryan Gosling as a stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for heists in Los Angeles. Awarded the Best Director Prize (Nicolas Winding Refn) at Cannes.

Even the most dedicated Lennon/Ono fans will be surprised and delighted by this documentary exploring their musical, personal, artistic, and political world, including footage from John Lennon’s 1972 Madison Square Garden concerts.

The great masterpiece by Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman) takes place in Brooklyn during one sizzling summer day, when race and community politics collide.

A restored classic, The Graduate follows shy college grad Benjamin (Dustin Hoffman), who is seduced by the wife of one of his father’s close friends – only to fall in love with her daughter, complicating an already tangled affair.

A heartbreaking war drama about two orphans trying to survive during the final months of World War II in Japan.

Loving and moving documentary about a small village school in Auvergne, where Georges Lopez single-handedly teaches a class of thirteen children aged four to twelve. One of the best-attended films at Lumière of all time.

Wes Anderson meets Jafar Panahi in this absurdist comedy, where everyone in the Canadian provincial city of Winnipeg suddenly speaks Farsi (Persian).

Wes Anderson meets Jafar Panahi in this absurdist comedy, where everyone in the Canadian provincial city of Winnipeg suddenly speaks Farsi (Persian).

Humour and heartbreak are beautifully balanced in this American indie film about a university professor confronting her stalled life and tentatively embarking on a new beginning. A highlight of the Sundance Film Festival.

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.

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.

A heartbreaking war drama about two orphans trying to survive during the final months of World War II in Japan.

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.

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...

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?

The Arba'in in Kerbala, Iraq, is far less well known than the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, but attracts twenty million pilgrims annually.

Classic period drama by Stanley Kubrick (The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey) about the rise and fall of eighteenth-century Irish adventurer Redmond Barry.