The 2nd Annual Dutch Film Festival is just around the corner and will take place over two weekends: March 27–29 and April 23–26 at four Vancouver venues to showcase dramatic features, romantic comedies, documentaries, shorts, art house and action films.
Many of these films will make their North American and Canadian premiere, with live discussions with filmmakers from Suriname and the Netherlands. Organized entirely by volunteers, the Dutch BC Board of Directors warmly invites the Dutch community and film lovers across Metro Vancouver to join in celebrating Dutch cinema, culture, and creativity.
[Land Van Johan]
The festival kicks off on Friday, March 27, at Vancouver’s Cinematheque with special remarks and a screening of the classic film Soldier of Orange. Throughout the first weekend, audiences will enjoy a variety of compelling films and discussions, including Ik Zal Zien, an edgy story on youth and blindness.
[Monikondee]
Together with Dutch BC’s co-presenter, the Institute for the Humanities at SFU, the Suriname/Netherlands film Monikondee will be screened. The evening will continue with a lively film event at Container Brewing Company where the North American premiere of Land Van Johan will be screened. Container Brewing is a casual East Van brewery that combines good brews with a relaxing vibe.
[Soldier of Orange/Soldaat van Oranje]
WEEKEND ONE
Friday, March 27, The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street
6pm – Opening Reception
7pm – Soldier of Orange (Soldaat van Oranje), Director Paul Verhoeven, 1977
Saturday, March 28, Dutch BC Studio, Suite #212 – 475 Main Street
7:30pm – I Shall See (Ik Zal Zien)
Sunday, March 29, SFU Vancouver, 515 West Hastings Street
1pm – Monikondee with Filmmaker Discussion
3:30pm – Bed & Breakfast (B&B Vol Liefde)
Container Brewing Company, 1216 Franklin Street
7pm – Land Van Johan
[Alpha]
WEEKEND TWO
Thursday, April 23, Roodenburg Design Studio, 732 Glen Drive
7:00-9:00pm – Dutch Design in Vancouver
Friday, April 24, Dutch BC Studio, Suite #212 – 475 Main Street
7:30pm – Idyllic (De Idylle)
Saturday, April 25, SFU Vancouver, 515 West Hastings Street
12:30pm – Children of Their Time (Kind van de Tijd) and Object Reconnaissance
3:00pm – Episode of the Sea
4:45pm – Alpha
7pm – Reedland (Rietland)
Sunday, April 26, Container Brewing Company, 1216 Franklin Street
7pm – All Stars
[Object Reconnaissance]
Visit the Dutch Film Festival online for a complete film guide, festival passes, single tickets and additional info.
