From 13 to 15 November, IDFA brings a selection of international documentaries to Royal Theater Carré. From Amsterdam politics to community resistance in Glasgow: discover stories that offer a fresh perspective on the world.
Friday 13 November
- 11:30 – The Siege of Paradise
An affectionate, humorous look at Italian villages struggling with mass tourism. - 14:00 – White Tiger Column
A powerful portrait of young people in Myanmar preparing to fight for their freedom. - 17:30 – The Mayor: Halsema & Amsterdam
A year behind the scenes with Mayor Femke Halsema. Followed by a discussion hosted by Het Parool. - 20:30 – You Can See Everything
Elizabeth Holmes welcomes filmmakers into her life during her final weeks before beginning a prison sentence.
Saturday 14 November
The annual Volkskrant Day, featuring a personal selection by the newspaper’s editorial team. A lunch package is available for ticket holders.
- 19:30 – Musk
A critical portrait of Elon Musk and the human consequences of his ambitions. Followed by a discussion hosted by Follow the Money.
Sunday 15 November
- 10:15 – Everybody to Kenmure Street
Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood come together to prevent the deportation of two neighbours. Followed by a discussion, as part of the Oxfam Novib Special. - 13:30 – Everest: The Other Side
After losing his partner, ski mountaineer Jim Morrison sets out to ski down Mount Everest. - 17:00 – How Much Longer
Five people with incurable cancer speak candidly about living with an uncertain future. - 20:15 – 14th
Ava DuVernay examines American history from Jim Crow to Donald Trump through the lens of the Fourteenth Amendment. Followed by a discussion.
📍 Royal Theater Carré, Amstel 115–125
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Beeldmateriaal: Roger Cremers