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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Festival Specials

The 54th edition of International Film Festival Rotterdam takes place from 30 January until 9 February 2025. Besides film screenings, we offer a lot of special events during the festival. See the first announced IFFR Festival Specials below.

A list of films

  • Blind Date IFFR 2025

    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 Friday 7 February at Cinerama.

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  • Het Documentaire Paviljoen x IFFR : Youth Trilogy

    On Sunday 9 February, the last day of the festival, IDFA’s Documentaire Paviljoen and IFFR are teaming up for a full day of screenings in Amsterdam, showcasing Wang Bing’s Youth Trilogy.

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  • IFFR x de Doelen Studios

    We celebrate the opening of de Doelen’s vibrant new studios with a collaborative programme recognising the different character of each new space. Check out the Faces of Rotterdam exhibition in Studio 2 (starring some of IFFR’s amazing volunteers!), talks and events in Studio 8, kids’ workshops in Studio 5, Open Rotterdam interviews in Studio 6 and the IFFR merch display in Studio 4.

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  • Open Spaces: RAFF x IFFR Panel Talk – Preserving culture and freedom in a changing Syria

    Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the role of art and culture in transitional periods. The talk will feature leading voices from the fields of music, film, and cultural preservation, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for artists working in complex political landscapes.

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Festival specials with live music