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29 Jan – 8 Feb 2026

Cinema Islemunda x IFFR: Memoir of a Snail

Leading up to IFFR 2026, Podium Islemunda and IFFR are teaming up once again to show a selection of films that screened at previous editions of the festival. On Friday 23 January, we’re screening Memoir of a Snail (2025). Will you join us?

About Memoir of a Snail

Separated as children, twins Grace and Gilbert are completely alone as they try to find their bearings in the world in Adam Elliot’s masterful stop motion animation, a heavy but beautiful meditation on grief and loss.

Location: Podium Islemunda, Herenwaard 17, 3078 AK Rotterdam
Date: Friday 23 January (19:00)
Access: €6
Tickets: via Podium Islemunda

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