Back to Black
Biographical film about one of the most iconic musicians of the 21st century: the British jazz and soul singer Amy Winehouse.
Before Midnight - Linklater in focus
In the (final?) part of the Before film series, Jesse and Celine are on holiday in sunny Greece, but the daily grind has left its mark on their relationship.
Before Sunrise - Linklater in focus
American aspiring writer Jesse and French student Celine meet on a European train and decide to spend a night together in Vienna. First part of the classic Before film series.
Before Sunset - Linklater in focus
In the second part of Richard Linklater’s Before film cycle, Jesse and Celine are nine years older, and their dreams have been shattered by the compromises of adulthood.
Boléro
Historical drama by Anne Fontaine (Coco Avant Chanel) about the laborious creation of what eventually became a world-famous masterpiece: composer Maurice Ravel's Boléro.
Boyhood - Linklater in focus
Richard Linklater’s opus magnum follows the life of an ordinary American boy over a twelve-year period. We see protagonist Ellar Coltrane literally growing up.
C'è ancora domani
Stylish drama about a housewife trying to break free from her husband’s tyranny in 1946 Rome. Was a huge hit in Italian cinemas and sparked a national debate about the culture of machismo in Italy.
C'è ancora domani (There's Still Tomorrow) - English subtitled
Stylish drama about a housewife trying to break free from her husband’s tyranny in 1946 Rome. Was a huge hit in Italian cinemas and sparked a national debate about the culture of machismo in Italy.
Carmina Burana
Live recording of Carl Orff’s world-famous musical masterpiece Carmina Burana, performed by the more than 100-strong National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine.
Carmina Burana - English subtitled
Live recording of Carl Orff’s world-famous musical masterpiece Carmina Burana, performed by the more than 100-strong National Opera and Ballet of Ukraine.
Challengers
New film by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) about tennis coach Tashi trying to get her husband Art – a tennis champion out of shape – back on top. Tensions run high when Art faces off against Tashi’s ex.
Charcoal
Brazilian thriller with subdued black humour about a family who are offered to replace the bedridden grandfather with a very special kind of tenant.
Dazed and Confused- Linklater in focus
Coming-of-age comedy about the last day of school at a Texas high school in 1976. Early film by Richard Linklater, with a then-unknown cast full of now-familiar faces (Matthew McConaughey, Milla Jovovich).
Drie Rovers en een Leeuw (4+)
Musical animation film about three troublemaking thieves in a peaceful village. Based on one of the most popular Norwegian children’s books of all time.
Exploring Cinema - A World Tour
Film is an art form that crosses borders, is (almost) universally accessible and grabs us in a unique way - visually, aurally, emotionally and intellectually. The Exploring Cinema series celebrates film as a medium.
Four Daughters
Interesting hybrid of documentary and feature film about a family that lost two rebellious teenage daughters to the lure of IS. Director Kaouther Ben Hania replaces the daughters with actresses and completes the family again.
Gimme Shelter (re-release)
Legendary documentary about The Rolling Stones’ tragic Altamont Speedway concert in 1969 – the unofficial end of the loving hippie era.
Het Muizenhuis – Sam en Julia in de Bioscoop (3+)
Join Sam and Julia on an adventure in the fairy-tale world of the mouse house. Animation film based on the children’s book series by Karina Schaapman.
Hypnosen
Satirical film about a millennial couple who want to conquer the world with a women's health app. In preparation for a pitch to investors, they undergo hypnosis therapy, with far-reaching and amusing consequences.
Isaac Julien In Context
On the occasion of Isaac Julien's exhibition What Freedom Is To Me at Bonnefanten, Lumière is screening five films and documentaries that provide context to the work of the globally celebrated British artist.
Krazy House
Boisterous, wacky cult comedy about an adorable Christian family being raided by a bloodthirsty Russian and his two teenage sons. What starts out as a 1990s sitcom ends up as gory horror.
La Chimera
Wonderful, fairy-tale drama by Alice Rohrwacher (Lazzaro Felice, Le Meraviglie) about the fortunes of a young archaeologist who becomes entangled in the web of the tombaroli, illegal robbers of Etruscan tombs.
Lost in the Night
Mysterious thriller by Amat Escalante (Heli) about a series of disappearances in a small Mexican community that is the backdrop of protests against the international mining industry.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Documentary on legendary jazz drummer, bebop pioneer and civil rights activist Max Roach (1924-2007). In collaboration with Jazz Maastricht.
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.
Poor Things
Hilarious, visually overwhelming drama by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, The Lobster) about the fantastic evolution of the daughter of a Frankenstein-like scientist. Winner of four Oscars, including the award for Best Actress, and the Gol...
Radical
Mexican drama about a teacher who uses radical methods to give underprivileged young children a better future. Winner of the Festival Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Radical - English subtitled
Mexican drama about a teacher who uses radical methods to give underprivileged young children a better future. Winner of the Festival Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Terrestrial Verses - English subtitled
A satirical drama in nine chapters showing the Kafkaesque absurdity of daily life in Iran, and the despairing interactions of ordinary citizens with the government or people in positions of authority.
The Beast
Lynchian science fiction thriller about the influence of artificial intelligence on humans, set in a future where human emotions are deemed a threat. With Léa Seydoux and George MacKay.
The Braid
Epic drama about the struggle and perseverance of three women from different parts of the world who have never met, yet are connected. Based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Laetitia Colombani.
The Stuart Hall Project + Introduction Eliza Steinbock
Documentary about the influential left-wing intellectual Stuart Hall, one of the founding fathers of Cultural Studies. His work was a major influence on artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien.
The Sweet East
Absurdist and energetic road movie about a high school girl who separates from her class during a school trip and subsequently encounters the frayed edges of contemporary America.
Un Métier Sérieux
Realistic and funny drama about the many challenges of a real job: being a teacher. Featuring a top French cast including François Cluzet and Adèle Exarchopoulos.
Vos en Haas Redden Het Bos (4+)
After the huge success of Knor, Mascha Halberstad is back with a new family film about a forest threatened by a big lake. And then Owl turns out to have disappeared too. Fox and Hare spring into action to save the forest.