IFFR Filmclub x Dokhuis
In the middle of autumn, known in Arabic as “the season of reflection and contemplation”, IFFR Film Club x Dokhuis brings together two different but connected films on Friday 2 October: Gevleugelde by Abel van Essen and Wat er toe doet by Ange Wieberdink and Jet Homoet.
Both films invite us to reflect on ageing, connection and caring for our body, heart and mind. First, we watch the films with an open mind, without judgement or assumptions, allowing the stories to take us into their own worlds. Then, through an honest discussion, we travel back in time to our younger selves and forward to our older selves.
Beyond language, how can two generations learn from each other’s experiences? What can the way we treat our body, heart and mind teach the other generation?
About the films
Gevleugelde (Abel van Essen)
Adelio feels lonely and misunderstood. When he meets Ravi, he learns to appreciate the beauty of life. With newfound courage, he approaches Una, but then Ravi disappears without a trace. A deep relapse looms, but Adelio chooses to move forward. Together with Una, he embarks on a new adventure.
Wat er toe doet (Ange Wieberdink & Jet Homoet)
A group of people over seventy comes together in the summer in the French countryside to paint or sculpt. They’ve been doing this for 25 years. Their hobby connects them and helps them stay active and creative.
Free admission (registration required)
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About the IFFR Filmclub
Filmclub is a new initiative of IFFR, currently in the pilot phase, where (future) film lovers, young filmmakers and creatives come together to watch films and exchange interests. The idea is that the Filmclub will take place biweekly at various locations throughout Rotterdam, where a mix of (inter)national films, both new and true classics, will be shown in a relaxed setting in combination with discussions, workshops or parties. Whether you are discovering cinema for the first time or are already well on your way as a filmmaker, the Filmclub is a place to get inspired, network or just come and watch a film. The club works together with local communities throughout Rotterdam.
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About Film at Dokhuis
Dokhuis offers a unique space where people can come together to watch and create films. They believe cinema possesses the transformative power to help us explore not only the world around us but also the depths of our own selves. It serves as a dynamic medium for fostering meaningful dialogue and connection.
Starting in 2025, Dokhuis will host a monthly film evening on the first Friday of every month, as part of the IFFR Filmclub.
A list of events
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Pauluskerk x IFFR Filmclub
Come to Rotterdam’s Pauluskerk on Thursday 1 October for a special evening of film. We’ll be screening Porte Bagage, the feature film by Abdelkarim and Asma El-Fassi.
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Year-round 2026
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Matters in Common
Join us at sunset on 25 September at the Grondstoffenstation community hub for the new open-air cinema event Matters in Common featuring an ensemble of short films curated by María José Crespo in collaboration with IFFR Filmclub.
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Year-round 2026
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