World Cinema Amsterdam Open Air programme has already been announced. Read below which films can you watch this summer under Amsterdams (or Rotterdams) starry sky.
This summer, as soon as the sun sets, four beautiful World Cinema Amsterdam films will be screened outdoors. At the Vondelpark Openluchttheater (8, 9 ,15 & 16 Aug), at the Marie Heinekenplein (20 to 23 Aug) and on the roof (16th floor) of the VU Hoofdgebouw (1 to 5 Sept). New venues: Bijlmerbios (16 of Aug) and Pleinbioscoop Rotterdam. Our Open Air films come from Mexico, Uruguay and Kenya!
PARAÍSO
Mariana Chenillo | Mexico | 2013 | 105' | Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English
Carmen and Alfredo might be an oversized couple, but this has never been a problem for them. Until Carmen decides that it is time to lose some weight. While she's unable to drop a single ounce, for Alfredo pounds are flying...
To watch: 9 Aug – Vondelpark Open Air Theater
20 Aug - Marie Heinekenplein
A WOLF AT THE DOOR
Fernando Coimbra | Brazil | 2013 | 100' | Language: Portuguese | Subtitles: Dutch
Sheila picks up from school Sylvia and Bernardo's 6 year old daughter and since then the child is missing. But, who is Sheila? Is she someone they know?
To watch: 8 Aug - Vondelpark Open Air Theater
19 Aug - Pleinbioscoop Rotterdam
23 Aug - Marie Heinekenplein
IT'S US (NI SISI)
Nick Reding | Kenya | 2013 | 92'| Language: Swahili | Subtitles: English
Where does political violence in Africa come from? Nick Redding has filmed his own theatrical play to show it. And he does it in a very funny way.
To watch: 15 Aug - Vondelpark Open Air Theater
16 Aug - Bijlmerbios
22 Aug - Marie Heinekenplein
RAMBLERAS
Daniela Speranza | Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico | 2013 | 93' | Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English
A warm comedy about Patricia, Jacqueline and Ofelia, three women that are not entirely happy with their lives. Walking the 'rambla' in Montevideo plays a leading role.
To watch: 16 Aug. - Vondelpark Open Air Theater
21 Aug. - Marie Heinekenplein