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| Hello, and welcome to the Culture Class- Holidays in the Netherlands Series at DutchPod101.com. In this series, we’re exploring the traditions behind Dutch holidays and observances. I’m Eric, and you're listening to Season 1, Lesson 19, International Film Festival Rotterdam. In Dutch, it's called [Internationale Film Festival Rotterdam] |
| This film festival is the largest in the Netherlands and has been held annually in Rotterdam since 1972. It is here that a majority of films will premiere which can be viewed throughout the rest of the year in the Netherlands. These films include many short and feature-length films from all parts of the world. |
| In this lesson, you will learn more about the International Film Festival of Rotterdam! |
| Now, before we get into more detail, do you know the answer to this question? |
| Who else enjoys this film festival besides Dutch people? |
| If you don't already know, you’ll find out a bit later. Keep listening. |
| The International Film Festival Rotterdam gives an opportunity for smaller, independent, and artistic films from often little-known film directors to shine. Though there are no rule against showing Hollywood movies, it’s always the short films that drawing the biggest crowds. In addition to film screenings, there’s also plenty of room for other entertainment, including music, performances, drinks, talk shows, and parties, or [feesten], in Dutch. In other words, the festival is a huge cultural event that expands beyond the scope of just film. |
| Tickets, or [kaartjes], for the International Film Festival of Rotterdam go on sale around the middle of January, and can be purchased on the festival’s official website, and members of national cinemas like Tiger Friends and Pathé Unlimited can get dibs on early ticket sales a day in advance. |
| During the festival, the spotlight is typically kept on filmmakers of Dutch origin, in order to strengthen the position of Dutch films on the international market. Based on how well the films do at the festival, they may be selected for the major festivals in Berlin, Sundance, Cannes, and many more. |
| In addition to the widely known Tiger Awards, for which winning directors are awarded €15,000, there are also smaller awards, or [prijzen], which also carry weight in terms of international prestige. |
| Now it's time to answer our quiz question- |
| Who else enjoys this film festival besides Dutch people? |
| The answer is...everyone! For the benefit of all viewers, all films during the IFFR are showcased in their original language accompanied by English subtitles. Only a small fraction of the films shown are entirely in Dutch, or subtitled in Dutch. |
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