Rewinding Tapes of Migration: Film screening
The screening presents short films that connect personal stories to broader narratives of migration and community. Each film offers its own perspective on movement, identity, and belonging across borders.
How can stories of movement, identity, and community inspire creative practices and international partnerships? Rewinding Tapes of Migration brings together makers who explore migration as a theme in their artistic practice.
Practical information
The main language of this event is English.
The event is free. But we ask you to sign up via the ticket link.
Film programme
6:30 pm – 6:55 pm | Yugotransport (Wir sitzen alle im selben Bus)
A poetic look at journeys and shared spaces, reflecting on migration and togetherness.
6:55 pm – 7:00 pm | Being Strong Is Hard
A personal exploration of resilience and identity.
7:00 pm – 7:20 pm | Bus from Adana
A story of memory and migration between Turkey and the Netherlands, directed by Jochem de Vries.
7:20 pm – 7:30 pm | Q&A with Jochem de Vries
Join filmmaker Jochem de Vries for a short Q&A about his film Bus from Adana and his reflections on Dutch–Turkish collaboration.
Before the screening, you can also join the Session on International Collaborations (4:30 pm – 6:30 pm) to exchange experiences on creative storytelling and learn how DutchCulture supports international projects.
This film screening continues that exchange through cinema, offering new perspectives on belonging, memory, and shared histories.
Please note: the screening is a separate event and requires its own registration.
Rewinding Tapes of Migration: Session on international collaborations
During this session, we’ll explore how stories and collaborations can cross borders. Share knowledge, listen to examples from practice, and exchange ideas about international collaboration and creative storytelling. You’ll also learn how DutchCulture can support your plans or projects abroad.
About DutchCulture
DutchCulture is the network and knowledge organisation for international cultural cooperation. They connect makers, institutions, and networks from the Netherlands with partners abroad, offering advice, information, and training to support international collaboration.
About IFFR
International Film Festival Rotterdam is an annual film festival. IFFR focuses on film and audiovisual art that surprise, challenge, and expand the way we see the world. Beyond the festival, IFFR supports emerging filmmakers through initiatives such as CineMart, the Hubert Bals Fund, and Rotterdam Lab. With forward-looking programming and opportunities for makers, IFFR creates space for new voices, stories, and forms of film from around the world.