Programme

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at Nijverheidsweg 16 open daily at 6:00 PM.

After years of escaping his malevolent twin brother, hapless bar owner Jesse Bronske’s life spirals into chaos as Aaron resurfaces, relentlessly attempting to take over his life.

At his wife’s funeral, Toribio Bardelli discovers she was unfaithful for many years. Consumed by this betrayal, Toribio embarks on a self-destructive quest to revive his sexual life, unknowingly dragging his children into the chaos. As he spirals, his children confront their own grief, exploring life after loss.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at Nijverheidsweg 16 open daily at 6:00 PM.

When Mary, a fiercely independent woman with vision impairment has a mishap, a friendly stranger steps in to help.

Laureana is an teenager who lives in La Suprema, a town in the Colombian Caribbean erased from the country’s maps, where electricity has not yet arrived. When she finds out that her uncle Anastasio Páez will fight for the world boxing title and the event will be broadcast live on television, she tries to convince Efraín, Páez’s former trainer, to train her to box professionally. The biggest obstacle to her intentions is her grandmother, Pabla, who, with the excuse of wanting to protect her, tries to impose her will.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at Nijverheidsweg 16 open daily at 6:00 PM.

At a downtown café, three business colleagues are discussing a future investment opportunity when a seagull hits the cafe’s window right in front of them…

Beate is an ambitious executive working at EUROPA, a mysterious corporation looking to expand into the Balkans region. Seemingly promoting philanthropy and investment in underdeveloped areas, Europa actually needs to buy off lands from locals in a remote valley in Albania using Beate as the main negotiator for this ambiguous mission. But things don’t go as planned when she is challenged by Jetnor, a stubborn and spiritual farmer who refuses to leave the land of his ancestors.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at Nijverheidsweg 16 open daily at 6:00 PM.

A prickly sensory playground tempts one daring young finger to embark on a spiritual journey.

In the captivating animated film La Sirène, exiled Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi revisits her teenage years during the harrowing Iran-Iraq War. Set against the backdrop of the besieged port city of Abadan, on the brink of destruction, unfolds a story of hope and resilience, seen through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy and a large wooden ship.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at Nijverheidsweg 16 open daily at 6:00 PM.

A young girl draws a circle on the sidewalk. Strangers curiously step inside it, crowding together. The circle fills with a community of diverse people.

Nadine seeks to revive a failing relationship. She struggles to reconnect with the emotions that first drew her to her partner. Something in him she once cherished now seems lost.

Close friends Edwin and Steven, high school students, advise each other on dating and drama – based on zero experience – while seeking a space to hang after school.

Lola enjoys a happy life with her partner, Bruno, until an unexpected pregnancy revolutionizes all her plans. Although Lola has always been clear that being a mother is not for her, she now feels challenged by social expectations and faces her inner fears. During the three days they have to wait until her appointment at the clinic, Lola approaches her friends and family with the intention of reaffirming her decision. Bruno had never imagined himself as a father either. Until now.

Lola leidt een gelukkig leven met haar partner Bruno, totdat een onverwachte zwangerschap al haar plannen overhoop haalt. Hoewel Lola altijd zeker wist dat het moederschap niets voor haar is, voelt ze zich nu uitgedaagd door maatschappelijke verwachtingen en geconfronteerd met haar innerlijke angsten. Tijdens de drie dagen die ze moeten wachten op haar afspraak bij de kliniek, benadert Lola haar vrienden en familie om haar besluit te bevestigen. Bruno had zichzelf ook nooit als vader voorgesteld. Tot nu.

Pluk has been showcasing short films for many years. We feature a short film before every main feature, but this evening is entirely dedicated to shorts. Stay tuned for the announcement of the full evening program.

When Mary, a fiercely independent woman with vision impairment has a mishap, a friendly stranger steps in to help.

Drew (Colin Burgess) is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and “embrace life.” Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it’s not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom.

Whilst a mother drives with her daughter through the wealthy suburbs of her home city, eyeing the houses of the rich, she accidentally drives her car into a beautiful flower patch inside the front yard of a mansion, bogging their car down.

A chance encounter leads Mara, a young creative writing professor, to reunite with Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past who wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two begin to grow closer as she contends with her strained marriage to an experimental musician.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

Due to a tragic event, ballet dancer Sergei is exiled to a kolkhoz in the suburbs. There, he battles against the daily grind, pets, and alcohol.

Laureana is an teenager who lives in La Suprema, a town in the Colombian Caribbean erased from the country’s maps, where electricity has not yet arrived. When she finds out that her uncle Anastasio Páez will fight for the world boxing title and the event will be broadcast live on television, she tries to convince Efraín, Páez’s former trainer, to train her to box professionally. The biggest obstacle to her intentions is her grandmother, Pabla, who, with the excuse of wanting to protect her, tries to impose her will.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

After years of escaping his malevolent twin brother, hapless bar owner Jesse Bronske’s life spirals into chaos as Aaron resurfaces, relentlessly attempting to take over his life.

Lola enjoys a happy life with her partner, Bruno, until an unexpected pregnancy revolutionizes all her plans. Although Lola has always been clear that being a mother is not for her, she now feels challenged by social expectations and faces her inner fears. During the three days they have to wait until her appointment at the clinic, Lola approaches her friends and family with the intention of reaffirming her decision. Bruno had never imagined himself as a father either. Until now.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

When Mary, a fiercely independent woman with vision impairment has a mishap, a friendly stranger steps in to help.

Drew (Colin Burgess) is approaching the end of his twenties and, with it, his relative youth. Looking to make a sudden change, he decides to quit his cushy desk job and “embrace life.” Cycling quickly through friends, hobbies, and goals, it’s not long until Drew realizes he has no idea what to do with his newfound freedom.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

Following an unpleasant run in at the beach, teenagers Oscar and Iben are left behind by their friends. When one of them makes a friendly gesture, they experience what might be the beginning of an unexpected relationship.

At his wife’s funeral, Toribio Bardelli discovers she was unfaithful for many years. Consumed by this betrayal, Toribio embarks on a self-destructive quest to revive his sexual life, unknowingly dragging his children into the chaos. As he spirals, his children confront their own grief, exploring life after loss.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

In the circus tent, children can enjoy the films of Postman Pat, about the postman of the village of Greendale who, along with his cat Jess, has all sorts of exciting adventures in and around Greendale. Outside the tent, children can have a great time playing on the Stenen Hoofd. No tickets are needed for Pluk MINI!

A prickly sensory playground tempts one daring young finger to embark on a spiritual journey.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

A young girl draws a circle on the sidewalk. Strangers curiously step inside it, crowding together. The circle fills with a community of diverse people.

Nadine seeks to revive a failing relationship. She struggles to reconnect with the emotions that first drew her to her partner. Something in him she once cherished now seems lost.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

At a downtown café, three business colleagues are discussing a future investment opportunity when a seagull hits the cafe’s window right in front of them…

Beate is an ambitious executive working at EUROPA, a mysterious corporation looking to expand into the Balkans region. Seemingly promoting philanthropy and investment in underdeveloped areas, Europa actually needs to buy off lands from locals in a remote valley in Albania using Beate as the main negotiator for this ambiguous mission. But things don’t go as planned when she is challenged by Jetnor, a stubborn and spiritual farmer who refuses to leave the land of his ancestors.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

THIS SCREENING IS SOLD OUT | Moonrise Kingdom is an exciting and heartwarming film about two children, Sam and Suzy, who decide to run away from home together. Sam is a smart boy at a scout camp, and Suzy is a dreamy girl who loves adventure. Please note: this event is intended for children and young people.

The festival grounds with a well-stocked bar and snacks at the Stenen Hoofd open daily at 6:00 PM.

Whilst a mother drives with her daughter through the wealthy suburbs of her home city, eyeing the houses of the rich, she accidentally drives her car into a beautiful flower patch inside the front yard of a mansion, bogging their car down.

A chance encounter leads Mara, a young creative writing professor, to reunite with Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past who wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two begin to grow closer as she contends with her strained marriage to an experimental musician.