International Documentary Film Festival
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West Beach Film Festival
Are you a film lover on a budget? Look no further than West Beach Film Festival, which boasts a selection of top films screened outdoors next to the Sloterplasbad swimming pool – all completely free! Grab a drink and a snack
and settle in for some movie magic, whether it be a silver-screen classic or a blockbuster new release. This event typically fills up quickly, so grab a seat early to avoid disappointment. 13–23 SEPTEMBER, NOORDZIJDE 41
On the Roof Film Festival
The clue’s in the name at this film fest, which gives movie goers a chance to watch topnotch flicks from the lofty heights of the VU University rooftop. Needless to say, the view is spectacular. 5–9 SEPTEMBER, DE BOELELAAN 1105
CELLO AND FILM Coinciding with the largest cello festival in the world, Cello and Film brings silver-screen classics to life with live cello music. Believe us: silent films set to a soundtrack of live cello music take on a mesmeri sing new quality. 20–26 SEPTEMBER, EYE FILMMUSEUM
CAMERA JAPAN One of the largest multidisciplinary Japanese cultural festivals in Europe, Camera Japan mixes film, art, music and food. Primarily a film festival celebrating Japanese cinema, as well as its selection of features, shorts and Japanese anime films, look out for live performances, lectures and other activities.
PAROOL FILM FEST If you want to catch the latest arthouse films before anyone else, Parool Film Fest is the event for you. The meticulous film selection features titles that turned heads at the world’s best-known indie film fests: Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto. 10–14 OCTOBER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
5–7 OCTOBER, KRITERION
I AMSTERDAM MAGAZINE
ocumentary film festivals don’t get much bigger than this. The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) treats documentary lovers to the latest domestic and international arrivals from the documentary film world. No other festival brings together so many great films, devoted fans and talented film makers in one place, which is exactly why IDFA is one of the world’s leading documentary film festivals. 14–25 NOVEMBER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
KLIK KLIK is an animation lover’s dream, boasting a programme of top-notch animated films, video games masterclasses, themed showings, special guests and parties. Who knows? You may even catch a glimpse of the next Pixar. 10–15 OCTOBER, EYE FILMMUSEUM