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FEstIvaL guIDE 2015
INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
ROTTERDAM
ART ROTTERDAM
WEEK
AND MORE...
Maurizio Cattelan, Untitled, 2001. Copyright Maurizio Cattelan, courtesy
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York. Photo: Attilio Maranzano.
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CONTENT
introduction
International Film Festival Rotterdam
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Art Rotterdam Week 8
National Holidays
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Major Sport Events 12
Festival Highlights
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Visitor Information
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coloPHon
This is a publication by Stichting
Rotterdam Festivals. We thank
all the institutions and festival
organizations who have contributed
to this publication.
Content Rotterdam Festivals
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December 2014 | Subject to change
CHILD FRIENDLY festivals
Festivals marked with a family
icon are child friendly and often
include special activities for
children.
Welcome to
Rotterdam
festival city
Rotterdam is a true festival city with dozens
of in- and outdoor festivals every year. It therefore
came as no surprise that the city was declared
IFEA World Festival & Event City in 2010 in the
category of medium-sized cities.
During the summer months there is a wide range
of outdoor festivals, often in the middle of town
or in the city parks. There you will find music,
theater, poetry and dance of all styles. But
Rotterdam does not limit its festival fun to
the summer! 2015 kicks off with two leading
international festivals: Rotterdam International
Film Festival and Art Rotterdam Week.
In this festival guide you can read all about
these upcoming events. Plus, we take
a look at the iconic events that take place in
Rotterdam throughout the year.
Have lots of festival fun!
For an overview of all festivals in Rotterdam for 2015 visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl
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44th International Film Festival Rotterdam
Adventurous,
leading and
unpretentious
DATES
WED 21 JAN – SUN 1 FEB
FESTIVAL VENUES
De Doelen, Rotterdamse
Schouwburg, Pathé Schouwburgplein, oude Luxor Theater,
Cinerama Filmtheater, LantarenVenster, WORM and more.
FILMS & TICKETS
The complete program will be
announced on Wednesday 14
January on www.iffr.com/en
and as an annex to newspaper
De Volkskrant. Online ticket
sales start on Friday 16
January at 20:00.
Difficult to choose? First Aid
for Film Selection gives you
customized suggestions based
on five questions. See eerstehulp.filmfestivalrotterdam.
com (online 14 January).
www.iffr.com/en
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WED 21 JAN – SUN 1 FEB 2015
Interview and photo Dimitri Hakke
In 1972 the first edition of the International Film
Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) attracted seventeen
visitors. Forty-three years later much has
changed. Almost 300,000 film lovers and 2,500 film
professionals find their way to this twelveday festival. IFFR has grown into one of the most
important cultural events in Rotterdam and one
of the leading film festivals in Europe. A constant
factor since its inception: a program full of
adventure, controversy, innovation and quality.
Current festival director Rutger Wolfson was sixteen
when he caught the IFFR virus. “I remember the
first time very well. A friend and I went to David
Lynch’s Blue Velvet. My delicate adolescent soul was
not only overwhelmed by the film, but also
by the festival. At the time, the Hilton Hotel was
the epicenter of the festival, the place-to-be for
parties and talk shows. I was so impressed by the
whole atmosphere. I wanted to go in but didn’t have
the nerve, so we sat there with a bottle of Coke,
outside in the corridor all night. Just to get a feel,
a taste, of some of the excitement that was going
on around us.”
“The first time I remember
very well. I went with a friend
to David Lynch’s Blue Velvet.
My delicate adolescent soul was
not only overwhelmed by the
film, but also by the festival.”
RUTGER WOLFSON
Festival Director
This year, Wolfson heads up the film festival
for the eighth year running. A festival whose
impact is immediately visible in the city. For twelve
days Rotterdam bustles even more than usual. Not only in the movie theatres but throughout
the entire city: hotels are fully booked, cafés
and restaurants are busier than ever and there
are parties, exhibitions and performances
everywhere. Wolfson: “Rotterdam is in itself >>
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>> a multicultural city, but during IFFR you hear idea about growing festivals is that as you get
all sorts of languages around you and the city bigger, you also have to make concessions in
becomes even more diverse than usual.”
terms of programming. Something more
middle of the road or maybe a lesser film gets
The special thing about IFFR is that it is a festival included just because you want to have famous
for professionals and film lovers. Other leading actors on the red carpet. For IFFR, the contrary
film festivals such as Cannes or Venice tend to is true: the festival has become big by staying
focus on one group or the other. “At IFFR both opinionated and outspoken. A common audience
groups come together,” explains the director. reaction sums it up nicely: “Of the ten films that you
“This creates a special, informal atmosphere, see here, five are good, two are so bad that you want
where everyone is equal. Actors, filmmakers, both to forget them immediately and three films are so
known and lesser known, they all mingle with the special that they stay with you forever.” public and are easily approachable. It fits very
well with the Rotterdam mentality: no pretense, According to the festival director, one of the main
no fuss.”
challenges in such a packed film program is to
guide the visitors through the wide selection
and make sure that people see a film they will
appreciate. What helps the audience choose
is the widely available English program guide
and daily bilingual newspaper. But another handy
tool is the IFFR website, where festival goers can
get customized movie suggestions by answering a
few questions. “There is something for everyone, but
you have to know how to find it”, says Wolfson. “And
if, for whatever reason, you hate looking at a large
screen, there is still something for you to enjoy
Although the festival has experienced tremendous and you will find yourself wanting to give it a try.
growth in recent years, and has become one of Once you hear all the enthusiastic stories while
the largest of its kind, the atmosphere is intimate you are dancing at the Rotterdamse Schouwburg,
and relaxed, while maintaining an adventurous you will most likely want to see a film the next day
and innovative program. Wolfson: “The prevailing anyway.”_
“The audience often says: of the
ten films that you see here, five
are good, two are so bad that you
want to forget them immediately
and three films are so special
that they stay with you forever.”
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More film festivals in 2015
Sport film
festival
Rotterdam
THU 9 – SAT 11 APR
Prior to the 35th edition of the Rotterdam
Marathon, Rotterdam Topsport organizes
a three-day film festival around sports.
Films are shown in their original
language with many of them in English.
www.sportfilmfestivalrotterdam.nl
Roffa MON amour
FRI 24 JUL – SAT 1 AUG
Small-scale events are organized
regularly in Rotterdam. Roffa Mon Amour
is a great example of this. Watch films in
the open air at a surprising location. Last
year they turned a deserted parking deck
into an outdoor cinema. Enjoy the latest
international art house films. And the
views of course!
www.roffamonamour.com
Pleinbioscoop
Rotterdam
WED 12 – SUN 30 AUG
This open-air cinema is a popular annual
event for residents of the city. Visitors
can rent a chair for € 1 (or bring one
yourself) and watch films released in the
past year. All films are shown in their
original language. Before the film there
is live music and you can grab a bite to
eat at the various food stalls.
www.pleinbioscooprotterdam.nl
Architecture
Film Festival
Rotterdam
THU 8 – SUN 11 OCT
During three days dozens of films are
shown, ranging from world premieres
and classic films to documentaries and
short films. The program, including
guided tours, talk shows and debates,
is predominantly English.
www.affr.nl
CamEra Japan
thu 24 – sun 27 sep
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture
during the biggest festival for Japanese
film and anime in the Benelux. Besides
film there is music, dance and of course
lots of delicious Japanese food!
www.camerajapan.nl
Cinerama
Filmtheater
Location to be
determined
Museumpark
LantarenVenster
LantarenVenster
For more film festivals visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl
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arT rOTTErdam WEEK
Rotterdam
city of art
From Wednesday 4 to
Sunday 8 February
Rotterdam becomes a
mecca for art lovers and
professionals. In addition
there are pop-up shows,
open studios, exhibitions
and openings in museums
and galleries.
1. vaN NELLEFabRIEK
Now in its 16th year, Art Rotterdam is the festivals main art
fair. The fair includes more than one hundred galleries from
home and abroad, as well as the top of contemporary and
modern art. In and around the Van Nellefabriek you can find
the various sections under one roof. There are also pop-up
shows, artist presentations and exhibitions by, among others,
the Mondriaan Fund. Part of Art Rotterdam is We like Art,
a sales exhibition selling various works under € 1,500.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
The various art fairs take
place in different locations: Art Rotterdam in the Van Nellefabriek and Rotterdam
Contemporary and OBJECT
Rotterdam on the Southbank.
Free transfer (shuttle bus) is
available between the locations.
The shuttle bus route also
passes Vierhavengebied, Witte
de Withstraat and Museumpark.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
WED 4 – SUN 8 FEB
Van Nellefabriek, Wilhelminapier,
Katendrecht, Museumpark and
Witte de Withstraat.
www.artrotterdamweek.com
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2. vIERHavENgEbIED
Made in 4Havens Festival
shows how products are
manufactured. There is a
route past five manufacturing sites such as woodworking, the latest aviation
technology and experiments
with the latest techniques
of 3D printing for textile
production. In addition, Atelier van lieshout shows
the Blastfurnace, an installation measuring more than
11 meters of steel driven
by manpower and simple mechanics, for the very first
time in the Netherlands.
WED 4 – SUN 8 FEB 2015
Illustration Femke Wieringa
6. MUSEUMPARK &
WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT
During Art Rotterdam Week you can
visit the museums and galleries
around Museumpark and Witte de
Withstraat such as Kunsthal
Rotterdam and Museum Boijmans
Van Beuningen. There are various
openings and different locations offer discounts on admission upon
presentation of the Art Rotterdam ticket.
3. CRUISE TERMINAL
Rotterdam Contemporary Art
Fair (formerly RAW Art Fair) is a
vibrant mix of galleries and art
initiatives with contemporary
art, photography, design, music,
installations, videos, sound and
performance. The exhibition exudes a festival atmosphere and
wants to show how accessible
art can be.
4. FENIXLOODSEN
Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht are vibrant locations during Art Rotterdam
Week. There are two
major fairs and several art projects in public spaces. There is No Walls Expo & International Book Art Fair in Fenixloods, which
is a group exhibition and an art books fair. Out There is a project in collaboration with Nederlands Fotomuseum, where landscape images are incorporated into video projections and
installations.
5. SS ROTTERDAM
OBJECT Rotterdam is a fair showing works of
nearly forty (inter)national art galleries and
design platforms in the field of design, art,
architecture and fashion. There are also
presentations, lectures and interviews.
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More art in Rotterdam
Rotterdam has many
museums with leading
collections. A number
of major museums,
including Museum
Boijmans Van Beuningen,
Kunsthal Rotterdam, Het
Nieuwe Instituut and
Natuurhistorisch Museum
are located in and around
Museum­park. Witte de
Withstraat is within walking
distance, where you will
find Witte de With Center
for Contemporary Art,
TENT and gallery MAMA.
Photography lovers can go
to Nederlands Fotomuseum
on the Wilhelminapier
(Southbank).
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Museumpark 18
www.boijmans.nl
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Westzeedijk 341
www.kunsthal.nl
het nieuwe instituut
Museumpark 25
www.hetnieuweinstituut.nl
Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam
Westzeedijk 345
www.hetnatuurhistorisch.nl
Witte de With Center FOR Contemporary Art & TENT
Witte de Withstraat 50
www.wdw.nl & www.tentrotterdam.nl
Showroom MAMA
Witte de Withstraat 29-31
www.showroommama.nl
Nederlands Fotomuseum
Wilhelminakade 332
www.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl
Chabot museum
Museumpark 11
www.chabotmuseum.nl
For more art festivals visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl
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national holidays
Rotterdam
city of celebrations
National holidays such as King’s Day and Liberation
Day are celebrated with various festivities.
Koningsdag
MON 27 APR
King’s Day is the national holiday on which the Nether­lands
celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. Everyone has
the day off work and school and many take to the streets
to sell their stuff on the ‘free market’. People clean out their
attics and wardrobes and simply sell the things they do not
want anymore from a carpet on the sidewalk. Also, everyone
dresses in orange and silly outfits, and the whole country
parties together on this festive holiday!
Oranjebitter | Parklaan
One of the most popular Koningsdag parties for the last
seven years. The secret line-up never disappoints.
www.oranjebitter-rotterdam.nl
Koningsdag Festival | Willemsplein
Outdoor stage with bands and DJ’s that will have people
dancing at the foot of the Erasmus bridge!
www.kdfrotterdam.nl
S’Oranje | Plein 1940
Two stages, a food court and hippy market. With music
ranging from smooth tunes to banging party hits.
www.soranje.nl
Kralingse Bos Festival | Kralingse Bos
Organizer Revolt presents a lineup full of fine DJs during
the second edition of this techno and deep house festival.
www.kralingsebosfestival.nl
Bevrijdingsfestival
TUE 5 MEI | Het Park (bij de Euromast)
On Liberation Day we celebrate
our freedom in the Netherlands.
In 1945 the country was liberated
from German occupation and
since then the Kingdom of the
Netherlands has been free from
war and oppression. Once every
five years it is also a national
day off, as is the case in 2015.
The place to be in Rotter­dam
is Het Park at the Euromast for
Liberation Festival South Holland. You have all day to
enjoy various (free)
music performances.
www.bevrijdingsfestivalzh.nl
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major sport events
Rotterdam
city of sports
In 2015 Rotterdam is host to several
international sport events.
Want to run?
Throughout the year there
are various runs you can do:
Marathon Rotterdam
SUN 12 APR | Coolsingel
A major sporting event with thousands of participants. The best
runners in the world run over 42 kilometers for new records but
many locals train year round to run this marathon as well. More
than 925,000 spectators and live music performances along the
route create a special atmosphere that is felt throughout the city.
www.marathonrotterdam.nl
Sign up!
Do you want to run this marathon? You can register yourself via
www.marathonrotterdam.nl. It is also possible to do 10 kilometers.
This run starts and finishes - just like the real Marathon - on the
Coolsingel. Count on an impressive reception of cheering spectators!
For more festivals visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl
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Roparun
MON 25 MAY
www.roparun.nl
Nesseloop
SAT 30 MAY
www.loopgroepnesselande.nl
Ladiesrun
SUN 14 JUN
www.ladiesrun.nl
Men of Steel Run
SUN 12 SEP
www.menofsteelrun.nl
Harbour Run
SUN 11 OCT
www.harbourrun.nl
Electric Run
SAT 17 OCT
www.electricrun.nl
Bruggenloop Rotterdam
SUN 13 DEC
www.bruggenloop.nl
VKV City Racing
SUN 30 AUG | Coolsingel
Formula 1 racing cars tear
through the city at high
speed! The definitive racing
event of the Netherlands
with (inter)national racing
cars and drivers racing
through the heart of the city.
www.cityracing.nl
WK Beachvolleybal
FRI 26 JUN – SUN 5 JUL | ss Rotterdam
This year Rotterdam is one of the four Dutch host cities of the
World Championship Beach Volleyball. Late June a temporary
stadium will rise on the quay at the ss Rotterdam that will
host two thousand spectators.
Tour de France
SUN 5 JUL | Coolsingel
Five years ago, the Grand Depart of the Tour de France started
in Rotterdam. This year the Tour comes racing through
Rotterdam again. On July 5, the tour caravan leaves from Capelle aan den IJssel and runs through the heart of the
city on its way to Zeeland.
ABN AMRO World Tennis
Tournament
EK Volleybal FOR WOMEN
MON 9 – SUN 15 FEB | Ahoy Rotterdam
SAT 26 SEP – SUN 4 OCT
Ahoy Rotterdam / Topsport Centrum Rotterdam
Since 1974 known as the largest and
busiest men’s indoors tennis
tournament in the world. During this 42nd edition the very best players in
the world face off at Ahoy Rotterdam.
www.abnamrowtt.nl
In the autumn of 2015 the best women’s volleyball
teams compete against each other during the European
Championship Volleyball for women. The games take
place in Apeldoorn, Almere, Antwerp and Rotterdam.
The final will be played at Ahoy Rotterdam.
www.volleybal.nl/nevobo/verenigingen/join-wk-en-ek-2015
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festival highlights later this year
Rotterdam
city of festivals
So far you have seen the festivals in the first part of 2015.
In the rest of the year there are also many festivals
in Rotterdam so do not miss these iconic events!
Port of Rotterdam
North Sea Jazz Festival
FRI 10 – SUN 12 JUL | Ahoy Rotterdam
Globally, this festival is known for its many
musical genres, ranging from New Orleans
jazz and swing to blues and hip hop. During
three days more than 65,000 visitors come
to enjoy jazz music from the past, present
and future. This year there will be
performances by, among others, Tony
Bennett and Lady Gaga. International
artists share the stage with new talent,
giving the audience a chance to enjoy
old favorites, while also discovering
new talent. To warm up, from Friday
26 June to Sunday 12 July, there will be
jazz concerts all over the city with North
Sea Round Town. In restaurants, living
rooms and on various stages, known
and unknown jazz artists will leave
you wanting more!
www.northseajazz.com/en
Robin Rotterdam Unlimited
TUE 21 – SAT 25 JUL | Schouwburgplein, Coolsingel
For three days in the last weekend of July, a
multi-cultural mix featuring the best ingredients
from versatile Rotterdam: A buzzing city full
of music, dance, street art, theater, food and
drinks. On different stages throughout the city
center you see a wide variety of performances
and acts. One of the major highlights is the
Summer Carnival Street Parade on Saturday,
where you can get your swing on in the streets.
The festival is mostly free of charge.
www.rotterdamunlimited.com
For more festivals in 2015 visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl
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WERELDHAVENDAGEN
FRI 4 T/M SUN 6 SEP | Various venues
Rotterdam is a port city with one of the most important ports in Europe. This
is celebrated every year during the World Port Days. Get on board a ship, see
the spectacles on the water, make an excursion in the harbor and a good dose
of entertainment, all in one day! Can you simply not get enough of the port?
During the same weekend you can also visit the Maritime Quarter, the
International Shanty Festival, Night on the Cape and Fabrique Mozaïque.
www.wereldhavendagen.nl
VISITOR INFORMATION
For a complete overview of the festivals and additional information visit:
www.rotterdamfestivals.nl | www.facebook.com/rotterdamfestivals | www.twitter.com/rdamfestivals
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Parking in rotterdam
P+R facilities
Located at the outskirts of the city. Here you can
park for free and take public transportation to
the city center within 10 minutes.
www.parkerenindestad.nl
City Centre
Tariffs and times are stated on all parking
machines for on-street parking. You have to enter
your license plate at the machine, you will not
receive a paper ticket. Payment is only possible
by bank or credit card.
Public transport
OV-chipkaart
The public transportation card is valid on all RET
metro’s, trams and busses in all of Rotterdam.
OV-chipkaarten are for sale at the stations.
www.ov-chipkaart.nl
RET
Supplier of public transport in Rotterdam
and surroundings. The RET customer shop
is located on Laan op Zuid 2.
For schedules see www.ret.nl
Information
Rotterdam.Info
Tourist information and souvenirs. Located
at Central Station and Coolsingel 195-197.
+31 (0)10 - 790 01 85
www.en.rotterdam.info
ROTTERDAM WELCOME CARD
Offers discounts of 25% and more at 50 attractions,
museums, restaurants and places of entertainment
in Rotterdam and 1, 2 or 3 days of unlimited travel
with RET metro, tram and bus.
www.rotterdamwelcomecard.com
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