Festival Specials
The 55th edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam takes place from 29 January until 8 February 2025. Besides film screenings, we offer a lot of special events during the festival. See the first announced IFFR Festival Specials below.
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Fenix Plein programme
This year, IFFR is joining forces with Fenix, Rotterdam’s new art museum dedicated to migration. From film screenings to creative activities, there is plenty to explore on Plein from 6 to 8 February.
A list of films
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Alterity
Jacco Gardner | 60′ | Netherlands | World premiere
Jacco Gardner playfully and optimistically dives into the creativity shared by man and machine. -
Babyfilmclub
A morning of film watching for babies, toddlers aged 0-3, and their caregivers in a child-friendly space. -
Best of IFFR: 5-film package
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival! -
Closing Night 2026: Bazaar (Murder in the Building)
As the 55th edition of the festival draws to a close, we invite you to our Closing Night. -
Closing Night 2026: Bazaar (Murder in the Building) + Party
As the 55th edition of the festival draws to a close, we invite you to our Closing Night. -
Displacement Film Fund World Premieres
Five world premieres, supported by the Displacement Film Fund, offer timely and intimate reflections on experiences of displacement. -
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Jazz Impressions of Rotterdam
Bringing a fresh perspective to Rotterdam archival material from Beeld & Geluid, accompanied by jazz music played by Codarts students. -
Tiger College: Dead Man’s Wire
In collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam, we will screen Dead Man’s Wire by Gus Van Sant. -
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Opening Night 2026: Providence and the Guitar
The 55th edition of IFFR begins with João Nicolau’s romantic and witty fable Providence and the Guitar, the festival’s opening film. -
Opening Night 2026: Providence and the Guitar + Party
Audiences are warmly invited to join the Opening Night Party in ‘de Doelen’, following the opening film. -
Short Film Marathon
A marathon, but make it a six-hour sprint: IFFR challenges you to a succession of short films, screened traditionally on the last Saturday of the… -
Tiger Member & Pioneer Screening: Badak
We kick off with a special film screening, exclusively for Tiger Members and Pioneers, even before the opening film! -
Volkskrantdag 2026
On Sunday 8 February enjoy the best that IFFR has to offer during the IFFR Volkskrantdag. -
VPRO Cinema Pubquiz
Are you a fan of film and TV series? Then team up with your friends and prove yourself as the greatest film connoisseur at the… -
VPRO Previewdag 2026
Want to enjoy the most beautiful films from early morning until late at night? This is an event you don’t want to miss! -
VPRO Preview 2026: ochtend / middag / avond
Would you like to see a selection of films hand-picked by IFFR and VPRO Cinema? Choose your preferred slot and watch two out of the five… -
VPRO Reviewdag 2026
Want to enjoy the most beautiful films from early morning until late at night? This is an event you don’t want to miss! -
VPRO Review 2026: ochtend / middag / avond
Would you like to see a selection of films hand-picked by IFFR and VPRO Cinema? Choose your preferred slot and watch two out of the… -
Vriendenloterij Instant Favourite
The VriendenLoterij’s Instant Favourite of IFFR: a guaranteed festival hit. -
Workshop ‘Film maken zonder drempels’ met Com in Beeld
Interactive filmmaking workshop for ages 11 to 18. -
Best of IFFR 1
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival! -
Best of IFFR 2
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival! -
Best of IFFR 3
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival! -
Best of IFFR 4
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival! -
Best of IFFR: Audience Award Winner
Catch five tried-and-tested audience favourites during our Best of IFFR screenings on the last Saturday of the festival!
A list of events
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Blind Date IFFR 2026
Are you single and ready to mingle? Or maybe just looking for a new friendly or non-monogamous connection? Join the IFFR Blind Date screening on Wednesday 4 February at Cinerama.
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Festival 2026
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