Cinema and film
With a thriving film festival scene, a wealth of cinemas and a stunning museum dedicated entirely to the medium, Amsterdam is truly a city of film. The city has some of the quirkiest independent film houses in Europe, showing both mainstream and arthouse flicks in a variety of languages. Notable film festivals include Imagine and International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).
Upcoming film festivals
13
Nov '24
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24
Nov '24
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
At various times
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
20
Mar '25
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30
Mar '25
Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema
31
Oct '24
-
02
Nov '24
Imagine Film Festival
At various times
De Filmhallen
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
Het Stenen Hoofd
02
Oct '25
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05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111
02
Oct '25
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05
Oct '25
Camera Japan Festival
12:30 - 22:00
LAB111
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
Het Stenen Hoofd
13
Nov '24
-
24
Nov '24
IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
At various times
Diverse Locaties / Various locations
31
Oct '24
-
02
Nov '24
Imagine Film Festival
At various times
De Filmhallen
20
Mar '25
-
30
Mar '25
Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days)
At various times
Ketelhuis Cinema
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