Exploring Cinema - A World Tour
Cinema is an artform that defies boundaries, one that is almost universally accessible, and one that is unique in the way it takes a hold over our us - visually, aurally, emotionally, viscerally and also intellectually. The Exploring Cinema...
Lumière Jazz Nights
International and (eu)regional top musicians perform recent work in an atmospheric, intimate jazz club setting.
The Ascent - English subtitled
Digitally restored, overwhelming final film by Larisa Shepitko, winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 1977.
Teddy's kerstfeest
Animation film in which, while visiting a Christmas market, Maria discovers Teddy, a teddy bear who is alive. Naturally, she wants to win the bear over, but Teddy has other plans.
Perfect Days
Bittersweet drama by Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas) about a cleaner of public toilets in Tokyo, who serenely and diligently completes his daily round. Koji Yakusho won the best actor award at Cannes.
Gerlach
Loving and funny documentary about headstrong farmer Gerlach, one of the last old-school crop farmers in the Netherlands. Awarded the prize for best Dutch documentary during IDFA.
Il Boemo
Sumptuous historical drama about the trials and triumphs of 18th-century Czech opera composer Josef Mysliveček, who managed to break through in Italy as an outsider.
De Magie van Miyazaki – Lezing over Hayao Miyazaki
A rich lecture (in Dutch, 90 min) on the work and life of the master of the anime genre: Hayao Miyazaki. This on the occasion of the release of The Boy and the Heron, possibly the last film of the legendary Japanese director.
Cineville Speciaaltje: Priscilla
On Wednesday, December 20, join us and Cineville as we take you to Graceland for a special sneak peek of Priscilla, the latest film from master filmmaker Sofia Coppola. Featuring a Coppola-themed quiz, and a +1 for Cineville members.
The Old Oak
Humanist drama by two-time Palme d'Or winner Ken Loach (I, Daniel Blake) about a former mining town where unrest is caused by the arrival of Syrian refugees.
About Dry Grasses
Turkish grandmaster Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Uzak) dives into the psyche of a self-absorbed teacher in Anatolia hoping for a transfer to Istanbul. Merve Dizdar won the award for best actress at Cannes.
De Dag van de Korte Film (The Short Film Day) (with English subtitles)
On the shortest day of the year, we annually celebrate the Short Film Day with a special compilation program featuring the best Dutch short films of the past year.
Christmas arrangements on Christmas Day
Celebrate Christmas in a unique way: in Lumière, with a special film + a lunch buffet or delicious four-course dinner in our restaurant.
Dearest Fiona
Unorthodox documentary in which visual artist Fiona Tan combines archive footage of the Netherlands of the early 20th century with letters from her Indonesian-Chinese father from the late 1980s.
Sur l'Adamant
In his new documentary, Nicolas Philibert (Être Et Avoir) follows several psychiatric patients on a ship converted into a care facility in Paris. Winner of the Golden Bear in Berlin.
Priscilla
Biopic by Sofia Coppola (Lost In Translation) about the life of Priscilla Presley, wife of the ‘king of rock and roll’. Cailee Spaeny won the award for best actress at the Venice Film Festival.
One Life
Historical fact-based, moving drama starring Anthony Hopkins in the role of a British stockbroker who managed to save hundreds of children from the hands of the Nazis, an act of compassion almost forgotten for decades.
The Holdovers
Heart-warming drama from Alexander Payne (Sideways) about a grumpy history teacher who has to stay at school during the Christmas holidays to supervise a rebellious adolescent who can’t go home. A Christmas classic in the making.
Dial Q – Film Quiz
On Sunday afternoon, January 14th, Dial Q returns to Lumière for the second time with the new, extra festive film quiz. Prepare for another edition featuring live sketches, masterful mash-ups, and wildly entertaining final rounds.
Black Girl - English subtitled
The feature debut of the most renowned African filmmaker of the twentieth century is a harrowing drama about the experiences of the Senegalese housekeeper of a French family.
One Cut Of The Dead - English subtitled
Funny Japanese low-budget cult hit about the production of a cheap zombie film that takes a curious turn when a real zombie suddenly turns up.
Once Upon A Time In Anatolia - English subtitled
Beautifully shot murder mystery about a group of men who search the deserted steppes of Anatolia at night for the missing body of a murdered man. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes in 2011.