IFFR Plays Back ◀◀

Loyal volunteers

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.

Astrid

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Astrid, who used to drive around filmmakers at IFFR 1997.

Jildou

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Jildou, an IFFR Youth Jury member at IFFR 2019.

Leroy

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Leroy, on a 'bizarre film' with live score at IFFR 2020.

Seda

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Seda, about red carpet moments at IFFR 2019.

Tara

Watch our Rotterdam Testimonial with Tara, on the community she built with the merchandise team from IFFR 2014.

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Unforgettable premieres

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

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Love at IFFR

Discover the love stories that occurred in 50 years of IFFR.

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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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A memorable festival visit

Stories from our audience, about festival visits to remember.

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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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