Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All
With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists. They have represented radical self-acceptance to many, leading multiple generations of fans to say, “the Indigo Girls saved my life.” Still, Amy and Emily battled misogyny, homophobia, […]
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero
After Old Town Road fused genres to great acclaim, Lil Nas X ignited debates with his bold portrayal of Black, queer sexuality, leaving fans and critics divided over whether he was a genius, provocateur, or social media savant. Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero documents his first tour—a journey of music, theater, and dance that’s […]
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
Dutch Premiere “If this ever gets weird, promise me we can just stop, as nothing is more important than loving you.” These were the words of Omar Rodríguez-López to his childhood friend Cedric Bixler-Zavala in January 2000, on the eve of recording a breakthrough album that would change their lives forever. This pact held for […]
Rock Chicks – I Am Not Female To You
Could the real monarchs of rock ‘n’ roll queens, not kings? Delve into the sonic legacy where Memphis Minnie’s guitar prowess echoes in legends like Chuck Berry, Sister Rosetta’s fiery spirit ignites Jerry Lee Lewis, and Big Mama Thornton’s raw vocal power is mirrored in Elvis Presley. Despite women rocking the stage since the 1950s, […]
Violist zonder Viool
Violist zonder Viool unfolds the heartfelt story of Nello Mirando Weis, at 67, the former first violinist of the acclaimed Royal Gypsy Orchestra Tata Mirando, who has mastered the strings with only two and a half fingers due to a congenital condition. This narrative, a continuation of his story from the documentary Gypsy Music Hurts filmed 15 years prior, […]
Voev
Dutch Premiere Immerse yourself in the compelling journey of Dimitar Voev, a Bulgarian underground artist whose fearless lyrics and music challenged the oppressive constraints of the country’s totalitarian socialist regime in the late 80s. This documentary explores Voev’s courageous stand against political oppression during a turbulent era of transition. His distinctive style became a symbol […]
Zef: The Story of Die Antwoord
EU Premiere Discover the captivating story of the enigmatic rap-rave group, Die Antwoord, in a documentary crafted over the past 5 years by South African producer/director Jon Day. This unique film, featuring artistic direction by surrealist photographer Roger Ballen, invites you into the intriguing universe of Die Antwoord. Narrated by Ninja & ¥o-landi’s daughter, 16 […]
Zucchero – Sugar Fornaciari
Dutch Premiere Exclusive footage from his private archives and his triumphant world tour plus testimonies of friends like Bono, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Francesco Guccini and many others shape the narrative about one of the greatest bluesmen of all time: Zucchero. His story contains the emotions of a child uprooted from his land, his tenacity to achieve […]
Be The Fool
Opening Film + World Premiere In the 1960s, avant-garde artists Barry Finch and Josje Leeger belonged to the illustrious and colourful artist collective The Fool. They collaborated with The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and other rockstars. Now that they have passed away and are slowly being forgotten, their children, Jade and Scarlet Finch set […]
The Legacy of J Dilla
DUTCH PREMIERE The New York Times presents this portrait of the brilliant and influential hip-hop artist and producer J Dilla (aka Jay Dee), who tragically passed away from a rare illness just days after his 32nd birthday, following the release of the absolute classic Donuts (2006). Featuring exclusive material provided by his family, it delves […]