Filmmaker Nafiss Nia has compiled 26 portraits of Amsterdammers discussing their initial experiences with the Dutch language for her column In one word. These interviews will be featured in an exhibition at the OBA Oosterdok starting September 1 and will also appear on television.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Entrepreneur Emile Ratelband has signaled that he is safe and requested privacy after his children launched a public campaign to locate him. The 77-year-old had not been in contact with his family for nearly two years, prompting concerns and a reward offer for information regarding his whereabouts.
The death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam, has prompted a public outcry regarding women's safety in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema addressed the tragedy and acknowledged widespread concerns about violence, highlighting the need for both better public infrastructure and interventions for domestic abuse.
The theater production Wicker tells the story of a fisherwoman who has a man made of reed after failing to find a husband. The play fails to strike a consistent tone, struggling to balance its humorous premise with a more serious narrative shift.
The stop-motion film Wildwood tells the story of Prue as she embarks on a journey to rescue her kidnapped brother. The production was a massive undertaking that involved over a thousand creative professionals working for 231 weeks to bring the fairy tale to life.
The small-scale relationship drama Erupcja, directed by American independent filmmaker Pete Ohs, was produced in Poland. Its release in the Netherlands is heavily tied to the star power of lead actress and pop star Charli XCX.
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