From July 6 to 12, we expect you back in De Cinema in Antwerp for ZOMERFILMCOLLEGE! For seven days we will immerse ourselves in two film historical themes, through fifteen or so lectures by world-renowned critics and academics, Q&As with filmmakers and some twenty screenings of both original 35mm copies and recent digital restorations.

For five times, over a period of twenty years, the legendary Jean-Pierre Léaud portrayed the alter ego of the just as iconic French Nouvelle Vague director François Truffaut. As Antoine Doinel, he first appears in his breakthrough film, and key film of the innovative wave, LES QUATRE CENTS COUPS (1959). Thereafter, four more films follow. In May and June, CINEA brings the entire Doinel series back to Flemish cinemas, in a digitally restored 4K version!

KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES

In honour of International Women's Day on 8 March, De Cinema presents the second edition of SPOTLIGHT ON WOMXN DIRECTORS. From 8 March until 8 April 2025, we spotlight female filmmakers and directors who identify as women. We want to break the dominance of white, male voices in the film canon with films offering new perspectives and thereby pleading for more equality, visibility, and recognition for female directors.

“Show, don’t tell.” The first lesson screenwriters get taught. Nonetheless, countless filmmakers resist this idea. And that's a good thing. Look at mumblecore, the independent film wave that 'originated' twenty years ago at the South by Southwest festival. But before intimate, often cheaply made indie films like HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS portrayed talkative millennials with chronic unhappiness, there were artists who wanted to eavesdrop on daily dialogues and meandering conversations than tell stories with visual ingenuity. Look at how filmmakers like Éric…

“Where we’re from, the birds sing a pretty song... and there’s always music in the air.”

For decades, queer voices have been excluded from mainstream media, and even today, their cinematic representation is limited or often too one-sided. Following last fall's (R)EVOLUTION programme on the camera as a weapon of resistance, our new series, UNBOUND SELVES: QUEER VOICES, explores the power of unbound self-expression on the silver screen. The struggle for recognition on and off screen has shaped LGBTQIA+ history. This programme collects several cinematic highlights illuminating the liberating power of honest representation, both in arthouse…

"I was always fascinated by stories that said something about life", said Robby Müller during a masterclass in 1994. "The consequence was: I had to find directors and stories that made sense to me. Who also enriched my life. Who made me think about life." For such inspiring collaborations, the Dutch cameraman had been looking for his entire career, and he happily found them with the likes of Wim Wenders, Jim Jarmusch and Lars von Trier. Together they went on…

At De Cinema, we honour our tradition of ending the year in style with our Top 5 Best International Films released this year in Belgium.

“You ain’t never had a friend like me!”

For the sixth edition of STUDIODROME curators Jonas Govaerts and Kwinten Scheepers guide you to the far-out movie year of 1998, when bowling alleys were suddenly more popular than clubs, and bartenders all over couldn’t keep up with the demand for White Russians. A quarter of a century after its release, THE BIG LEBOWSKI remains one of the most quotable films of all time: get ready to loudly scream “Careful man, there’s a beverage here!” at the screen during our drinking game. With a White…

The camera as a weapon of resistance: today, more than ever, it is clear how significant the impact of film and video is on public discourse and political debate—whether as evidence, a portal to another continent, or in the fight against fake news. Throughout film history, both filmmakers and amateurs have taken up the camera to give a face to injustice or in the struggle for a better world.

Welcome in advance to the BREEDBEELD short film festival, now still on the website, soon hopefully in the plush of seats at The Cinema. The BREEDBEELD short film festival is already in its 12th edition this year. You get to see more than 70 short films at our festival, whether fiction, animation, documentary or experimental film.

Big eyes, an enigmatic smile and a throaty voice. The appearance of Nouvelle Vague actress Jeanne Moreau works magnetically on the big screen. She acquired an iconic status in and far abroad through her unforgettable portrayals. With her performances, she not only put herself but also other French actors on the film historic map.

Roaring engines, leather jackets, and untamed freedom. Since the 1960s, biker films have achieved mythical status on the big screen. This genre, rooted in rebellion and the search for identity, offers a unique perspective on outsiders who choose their own path, far from the beaten track.

Experience Quentin Tarantino’s iconic PULP FICTION nearly 30 years after its Belgian premiere on the big screen. This modern classic, a tribute to film noir and pop culture, features a unique mix of brilliant dialogue and unforgettable style. A must-see for any cinephile!

Full programme & tickets

At the start of this summer, the inimitable Shelley Duvall ed away. Although unforgettable in Stanley Kubrick’s THE SHINING, she shines extra bright in the films of American director Robert Altman. As his muse, she dabbles throughout his diverse filmography—from comedies to westerns to musicals.

Visit our website for the full programme and tickets.

Antwerp Queer Arts Festival is back on our programme this year. Local performers and international talent work together in a mix of all possible art forms, including film. On 4 and 18 August 2024, AQAF takes over our cinemas.

BERT SCHOLIERS is the screenwriter and director of the film CHARLIE EN HANNAH GAAN UIT and the popular Streamz series F*** YOU VERY, VERY MUCH. At the moment, he's working on his new costume series BELLE EPOQUE. Scholiers is a regular at De Cinema and takes you this summer on an unforgettable journey through Jacques Demy's Romantic Trilogy, where every frame's a painting and every story a song. He will personally introduce almost every screening. This summer at De Cinema!

This summer, three musical milestones on the big screen: It's time to rock and roll!

This summer, ModeMuseum Antwerpen explores the works of Belgian photographer Willy Vanderperre in the new exhibition WILLY VANDERPERRE prints, films, a rave and more… (27/04/24 - 04/08/24). In this context, he curates a film programme at De Cinema with various double bills in May, June and July. There are separate tickets available as well as combo tickets. For Museumnacht Antwerpen, he presents a unique triple bill evening programme.

Saddle up for an adventurous journey through the wild frontier and the history of one of the most important film genres. With absolute milestones and impressive modern westerns. This summer at De Cinema!

From July 7 to 13, we expect you back in Antwerp for ZOMERFILMCOLLEGE! For seven days we will immerse ourselves in two film historical themes, through fifteen or so lectures and some twenty film screenings. This year's theme is Rooted in Dissent: Auteur Cinema.