IFFR Plays Back ◀◀

Love at IFFR

The starting point for IFFR Plays Back ◀◀ is simple: history as the sum of the stories we tell. In the form of fifty short videos, IFFR Plays Back ◀◀ presents a selection of these cheerful, crazy and exceptional stories. In 25 ‘Rotterdam Testimonials’, visitors and volunteers recall their memories of the festival. Divided into several themes, such as ‘Loyal volunteers’, ‘Love at IFFR’ and ‘Unforgettable premieres’, you can discover the story of 50 years of IFFR.

Bart and Nazanin

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Bart and Nazanin, who had a magical first date at IFFR 2011.

Daan and Shafelly

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Daan and Shafelly, about an afterparty romance at IFFR 2016.

Elene and Joleen

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Elene and Joleen, on an opening night to remember at IFFR 1993.

Hanny

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Hanny, who had a Tinder date at IFFR 2019.

Lisa and Maarten

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Lisa and Maarten, who experienced the ultimate surprise film at IFFR 2012.

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Unforgettable premieres

Discover the stories about remarkable premieres in the history of 50 years of IFFR.

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A memorable festival visit

Stories from our audience, about festival visits to remember.

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Meeting the filmmakers

Listen to the stories of the people who met IFFR’s filmmakers, from Gaspar Noé to Kore-eda Hirokazu.

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Loyal volunteers

Get to know the stories by our loyal volunteers in 50 years of IFFR.

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Tiger Testimonials

From the first Tiger Award winner of 1995, to the most recent winner of 2020. Watch them all and discover the story of 50 years of IFFR.

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