IFFR Films

New political thriller by Tarik Saleh (Cairo Conspiracy) in which a celebrated actor becomes entangled in the power games of the elite. The film was selected for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was Sweden's Oscar submission.

Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey is an adventurous mythical epic based on the famous work by Homer. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.

La Vita va Cosi tells the true story of a shepherd in Sardinia who bravely resists real estate developers seeking to demolish his idyllic coastal land for the construction of a luxury resort. From director Milani, the undisputed master of the Italian folk film.

Delightful comedy about a chaotic premiere night at the Comédie-Française, one of the most prestigious theater institutions in the world.

Quirky rom-com from director Kristoffe Borgli (Sick of Myself, Dream Scenario), in which the relationship between Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) is turned completely upside down a few days before their wedding by the revelation of a shocking secret.

Come to the play festivals in your neighborhood this summer and craft your own treasure!

A Swedish farmhand builds a bomb-proof shelter for his village during the Cold War. A poetic and observational film about fear, idealism, and the thin line between protection and obsession in times of looming war. 

Single mother Sofie starts a new job in home care. 

Italian costume drama about the encounter between two searching souls: the young and talented violinist Cecilia, an orphan seeking her own identity, and the composer Antonio Vivaldi.

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time it's: toys versus technology.

Little Trouble Girls is a sensual and intimate coming-of-age drama about sexual emergence and Catholic shame.

Gael García Bernal is Magellan, the Portuguese explorer who landed in the Malaysian archipelago and subjugated the population while plundering, in this decolonizing portrait by Filipino master Lav Diaz.

After a fatal moment of temporary memory loss, Michal's life is turned completely upside down. During the subsequent trial, it becomes clear how the rare phenomenon Forgotten Baby Syndrome could lead to an unimaginable tragedy.

The children of a once-renowned artist (a still-brilliant Ian McKellen) enlist an art forger to complete his unfinished paintings, hoping to secure their inheritance.

Hilarious and moving portrait of sex, relationships, and marriage that constantly keeps the viewer on their toes. New film by filmmaker and actress Olivia Wilde (Don’t Worry Darling).

Absurdist science fiction from director Gore Verbinski (The Ring, The Pirates of the Caribbean) that keeps you on the edge of your seat. A mysterious ‘man from the future’ (Sam Rockwell) walks into a diner in Los Angeles.

My Uncle takes place between two sharply contrasting worlds: a hypermodern, sterile residential neighborhood and a more traditional, vibrant environment. 

Céline is looking forward to the arrival of her first child. She is not pregnant; her wife will give birth to their daughter. A touching and humorous portrait of queer parenthood and the obstacles that come with it.

With razor-sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and a constant underlying tension, The Departed is considered one of the best crime films of this century. The film was awarded four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Before they made history with The Matrix, the Wachowskis debuted with this sensual and brilliantly constructed thriller about two criminal lovers (Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly).

Do you want to practice speaking Dutch? and meet new people? Join the Taalcafé!

Get a behind-the-scenes look at great storytellers in the world of comics, animation and games at the Storyworld museum.

Learn all about the woman behind the Marilyn Monroe myth at Forum Groningen in the exhibition Marilyn. For even a hundred years after her birth, Marilyn possesses an undeniable and timeless appeal.

During the summer holiday, we read aloud in all Forum libraries! Come listen to the most fun stories.

Children aged 2 to 6 are welcome every Sunday morning to watch the most fun animated films and play, with their parents within reach. Check here which films we are screening.

Poet Hannan will teach you how to write a beautiful poem.

A tender coming-of-age portrait of a lesbian French-Algerian woman navigating desire, faith and selfhood.

Award-winning feature film debut by Brussels director Valéry Carnoy. Young boxer Camille lives with other sports talents in a prestigious boarding school. A strong coming-of-age drama about a world where there is little room for vulnerability.

How well do you know the person closest to you? A compelling psychological drama about an inner struggle between loyalty and doubt, featuring Marie Bloching in a powerful leading role.

Every week, the most fun activities in the Medialab: we craft bookmarks, bracelets, watercolor art and more!

New documentary by Sven Peetoom (Tussen Wal en Schip – Geruisloos Indisch) about the search for family history. Mama'ku – Van Jakarta tot de Moluccas consists of the main film Mama'ku and the short film Sudah.

Ousmane Sembène’s Black Girl stands as a landmark of African cinema, a film of piercing clarity that exposes the lingering architecture of colonial power.

On Wednesday August 12, there will be a major partial solar eclipse, during which the sun will be obscured by 90%!

Mr. Hulot's Holiday takes place in a seaside resort on the Atlantic coast where holidaymakers bring their urban habits to an environment meant for rest and relaxation.

With your imagination and the laser cutter, create your own charcuterie board.

Rooftop Cinema is back! Watch an amazing movie 45 meters high under the starry sky with a view over the skyline of Groningen, who wouldn't want that?

Six people who experienced psychosis take you through their experiences. This documentary, one of the audience favorites at IDFA, shows their lives before the life-changing events, the experiences of the psychosis, and the road back.

In the hilarious French-Belgian animated film, top influencer Jim Perfect sees his muscular image collapse when he becomes infected with 'Heterosis', a virus that gradually makes him heterosexual.

The feature film debut of and with Isabel Hagen – who bears a striking resemblance to Greta Gerwig – was received at various festivals (Tribeca, Cleveland, Tallinn) as a successful portrait of how a New York twenty-something struggles with ambition, love, family, and numerous other discomforts.

Sunny Dancer is an equally rebellious and touching coming-of-age film about the teenage Ivy (Bella Ramsey), who is sent to a chemo camp – for teenagers who have leukemia or have had it – during the summer.

Original crime drama, infused with a sizzling bluegrass soundtrack. The charismatic Amziah King runs the largest honey production in the region and a quirky bluegrass band. 

Touching and nuanced French family drama by director Nathan Ambrosioni, who has developed into a remarkable new voice in French cinema over the past few years.

Don't be misled by the bombastic trailer: this is not your average monster movie. The quirky director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows, Under the Silver Lake) blends family drama, science fiction, and horror into an atmospheric, original, and alienating genre mix.

Los Tigres dives into the dangerous world of industrial divers, weaving raw realism with a gripping crime story and an intimate family drama.

Broken clothes? Stop by and repair them!

Flanor organizes writer evenings and lectures. On Tuesday, June 9, Irene Wiersma will be the guest.

Robert Aramayo leads filmmaker Kirk Jones’s moving portrayal of one man’s life with Tourette syndrome.

Sirat is a spectacular cinematic journey, where a missing daughter, desert sands, and Kangding Ray’s electronic beats create a truly unique film experience.

The Portuguese House, a gentle, elegant drama set in the Portuguese countryside, was nominated for three Goyas, the most prestigious Spanish film awards.

The Rooftop Sessions are back. Party guaranteed with the Silent Disco, the Dance Edition & piano concert. Get your tickets now.

Two estranged brothers reunite when one of them suffers from Alzheimer's, their rivalry unchanged after all these years.

The ink has dried on the past, so a new Northern chapter begins.. Book Swap Circle summons readers to Forum Groningen!

Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in the long-awaited return of Peter Morgan's hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. One of the most viewed NT Live productions ever.

From resistance to harvest: commemorate and celebrate during Dia di Tula in the Forum.

Feature film debut Constance Tsang paints an intimate portrait of the relationship between three Chinese migrant workers in Queens, New York, who face sudden violence. Shot on 16mm.

Playtime follows two parallel lines that ultimately intersect in a hyper-modern, glossy yet disorienting version of Paris.

With an impassioned performance by Spanish star Carmen Maura, Maryam Touzani explores in Calle Málaga the stubbornness of old age and the unexpected encounters that make life sparkle again.

Based on the viral internet phenomenon, Kane Parsons, director of the eponymous series, presents a film. A suffocating new kind of horror where the boundary between reality and a terrifying alternate world gradually blurs.

Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they make us think about the big questions of life. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through film. 

Timeless masterpiece by Martin Scorsese about a lonely taxi driver in New York - unforgettable played by Robert De Niro. Now re-released in a beautiful 4K restoration.

Work in a team on an awesome LEGO® Mindstorms® robot! Every Wednesday in Wonderland. Registration is free!

Director Schoenbrun has created a slasher and horror parody, using these genres primarily to address a personal quest for identity, desire, and the meaning of cinema. Inventive, sexy, humorous, and moving.

Carlos Saura's enchanting coming-of-age classic is an equally intimate and historical film. It has become a key work of Spanish cinema, in which a country cautiously bids farewell to its ghosts. 

Every third Thursday of the month, we read aloud in Wonderland. Fun for children aged 2 and up.

Learn how to create your own game or website!

Jour de fête is set in the rural Sainte-Sévère, where a fair arrives with caravans, a merry-go-round, and a traveling cinema.

Trafic follows Monsieur Hulot, a graphic designer at the company Altra, who has designed an experimental, technically equipped caravan. 

Parade is not a traditional feature film, but a filmed circus performance in which Jacques Tati himself appears as Monsieur Loyal in the Stockholm Circus.

A striking text, a special graphic design or a unique nameplate by the door, create your own design and the laser cutter engraves it into the tile.

Be the first to see brand-new previews during the Forum's Sneak Preview. What could it be?

This Italian answer to the American high school genre is a sparkling coming-of-age story about a young Swedish exchange student finding her way at a technical school full of boys.

A drunken apple brandy salesman goes from zero to hero as a fur trapper with only one mission: to defeat hundreds of beavers.

Raw, original, and energetic portrait of a group of young heroin addicts in Edinburgh. Director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) adapted the eponymous cult novel by Irvine Welsh into one of the most influential British films of the 1990s.

For a literary project, writer Linda Rosenkrantz follows photographer Peter Hujar for 24 hours. A tribute to friendship, creativity, and a New York that now only has traces left.

"I'm giving you a night call..." In memory of the recently deceased French DJ and producer Kavinsky, we bring Nicolas Winding Refn's masterpiece Drive back to the big screen.

With Les parapluies de Cherbourg, Jacques Demy made film history. Every line of dialogue is sung to the music of Michel Legrand, creating a fully composed musical that remains a moving and realistic love drama.

Are you coming to join in fun activities where you can also learn something? We make something different every month.

At Kleintje Koffie, you can get advice on fun books for your baby, little one, or toddler.

With Leviticus, Australian director Adrian Chiarella delivers one of the most striking horror films of the year: a gripping mix of queer coming-of-age, supernatural horror, and poignant social drama.

Directed by visionary James Cameron, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the groundbreaking sci-fi action film that forever changed the blockbuster genre. 

Director Michael Sarnoski returns with a raw interpretation of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. Starring Hugh Jackman. A battle-scarred Robin Hood (Hugh Jackman) is fatally wounded after what should have been his last fight.

With Lola, Jacques Demy made his feature film debut and immediately laid the foundation for his recognizable universe, in which characters and themes recur time and again later in his oeuvre.

After his debut Lola, Jacques Demy made The Bay of Angela, one of his most melancholic films. Set against the backdrop of the stunning Nice, he explores themes such as chance, obsession, and desire.

Play along and test how fun or exciting the self-made games are!

After the worldwide success of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Jacques Demy created his most exuberant musical. Starring Catherine Deneuve and Hollywood legend Gene Kelly.

Every month, parents, grandparents and caregivers can take their baby to see a brand new film from our program.

Peau d'ane became Demy's biggest box office success in France and a beloved classic for young and old. When a princess is forced by her father to marry him, she runs away.

Get your items repaired at the Repair Café Kids and discover the world of repair and sustainability in a playful and inspiring way.

Design and print your own unique buttons with the 3D printer and learn how to turn a digital idea into a tangible object.  

The captivating, true story of the extremely stressful 72 hours leading up to D-Day during which choices must be made that could completely change the course of history. From the producers of Oscar-winner Darkest Hour.

The long-awaited reunion tour Oasis Live '25, where Liam and Noel Gallagher reunite on stage after more than sixteen years. An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest musical comebacks of our time.

Rediscover the cult classic in a stunning 4K restoration. Two childhood friends are pulled into the underworld of Neo-Tokyo in a dystopian future and must fight to survive.

Does your child speak English or enjoy learning a new language? Come to this Spanish storytelling session at De Wijert Library.

Pub Heroes hosts epic adventures for you and your friends to enjoy, without the usual mortal peril and hard work that comes with adventuring.

Classic adventure western from 1948 about the power and effects of greed. A hopeful search for gold quickly turns into a journey full of distrust and paranoia. Father Huston won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, son Huston won Oscars for screenplay and direction. 

What happens when money, status, and beauty suddenly become worthless? In the sharp satire Triangle of Sadness, Swedish director Ruben Östlund (The Square, Force Majeure) mercilessly mocks the world of the super-rich.

The film festival for the very young is back! Which film(s) are you going to watch? Discover the entire Spruit Cinema XL program here.

Highly influential domestic drama and compelling crime film by Akira Kurosawa, which raises questions about honor, loyalty, and human moral responsibility.

In this final film by the legendary French director Robert Bresson, a counterfeit banknote triggers a fateful chain of deception, injustice, and misfortune that slowly leads an innocent truck driver towards crime.

This course is intended for foreigners who wish to acquire a working knowledge of Dutch.

This course is a follow-up to Dutch for foreigners I or if you already have a basic knowledge of Dutch.

In addition to language classes, the Forum also offers conversation classes at different language levels.

This course is a continuation of Dutch as a second language (level II).

This course is a continuation of Dutch as a second language (level V).

This course is a continuation of Dutch as a second language (level VI). 

This course is a continuation of Dutch as a second language A2 to A2/B1 (level III). 

Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they make us think about the big questions of life. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through film. 

In addition to language classes, the Forum also offers conversation classes at different language levels.

In addition to language classes, the Forum also offers conversation classes at different language levels. 

What does the monster under your bed look like? In this workshop, you can bring it to life!

A tragic family drama by director Hirokazu Koreeda (Nobody Knows) that shows a different side of Japanese society than usual. When money runs short, family sometimes proves to be more important than possessions.

A unique and poignant film that rawly and sensually brings you back to the social anxieties of adolescence. At a boys' water polo camp, the socially awkward 12-year-old Ben gets caught up in a cruel tradition.

With Hyenas, Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty created a sharp, idiosyncratic, and surreal satire on capitalism, guilt, consumerism, and the consequences of colonialism. 

The Oscar-winning Parasite by director Bong Joon Ho portrays the world as a merciless system of economic inequality, mutual exploitation, and unattainable class mobility. Now available again in a visually stunning black-and-white version.  

On Saturday, September 19, the tenth edition of the Groningen Museum Night will take place!

The mesmerizing masterpiece There Will Be Blood by Paul Thomas Anderson depicts how an oil seeker gradually loses his morality due to his growing greed and wealth. One of the best films of the 21st century. 

From rise to inevitable fall: The Wolf of Wall Street is a sharp satire on greed, the temptations of success, and a financial system in which moral boundaries increasingly blur. 

In America, librarians are under pressure due to political polarization, as an unprecedented wave of book bans is underway. As the crisis escalates, they join forces as defenders on the front lines of democracy.

Three stories by Ōtomo, animated by ’90s top talent, depict simple workers facing heavily armed powers. With 1) space horror, 2) murder comedy, and 3) war satire. 

Unsettling neo-noir crime thriller by director Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead). A found pile of money seems like a dream come true, but soon raises the question of how much wealth is truly worth. Starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridget Fonda.

For this special lampshade, you will work with the laser cutter and with needle and thread, learning to combine new and 'old' techniques.

This moving Palestinian entry for the 2026 Academy Awards dramatises the complex struggle of various Palestinian Arabs against British colonialism and Zionist settlements in 1936.

A vibrant festival with science, art, music, new ideas and unexpected encounters.

This ironclad drama by the Dardenne brothers vividly portrays the life of a poverty-stricken teenager whose existence is utterly dominated by the need to work to survive. Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes. 

Historical feature film about the French Afro-Caribbean writer, psychiatrist, political philosopher, and anti-colonial activist Frantz Omar.

Heartwarming story about formulas and friendship. We follow six whizzkids from around the world who put their skills to the test during the Microsoft Office Excel World Championship.

Can love – for marine biology and the strangest creatures of the ocean – be enough to protect the hidden, undiscovered depths of the planet from the threat of exploitation?

Oscar-winning Tom Cruise stars in Digger, the new film by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu. 

In director Shinkai's most Miyazaki-like film, young Asuna enters a beautiful, multicultural underworld, where she gradually learns to deal with loneliness and death.

Films are more than just stories or entertainment; they make us think about the big questions of life. In our Film x Philosophy series, we explore themes such as humanity, technology, and existentialism through film. 

Carlobianchi and Doriano are two broke fifty-year-olds who hope to hit it big one last time. Francesco Sossai’s tragicomic road movie is a melancholic, witty, and loving ode to friendship, failures, and the art of getting lost one more time.

Groundhog Day meets video game. Every time the aliens kill Rita, her day starts over again. And she was already depressed.

Is it a romantic drama? A demonic bloodbath? A romcom? A supernatural adventure story? These are the nineties: it's all of that!