Pluk de Nacht announces opening film

From August 5 to 15, the largest open-air film festival in the Netherlands will take place for the seventh time in Amsterdam at the Stenen Hoofd on the IJ. For 11 days, the best national and international feature films, documentaries, short films, and animations that have not (yet) been released in Dutch cinemas will be screened on a giant film screen. In the past six editions, Pluk de Nacht has proven its ability to present an innovative program and introduce exceptional films to a broad audience. In 2009, the festival attracted more than 25,000 visitors.

In addition to film, Pluk de nacht traditionally pays considerable attention to other, related art forms, such as web art, film music, installations, and photography.

Opening film - La Pivellina
We are proud to announce that the festival opens this year with the film 'La Pivellina'. This deeply human film offers a glimpse into the life of a close-knit circus community in Italy. Filmed in such a documentary style that you might almost fall for it – but it really is a feature film. 'La Pivellina' is a moving story about courage, discrimination, loss, and brotherhood. Touching, engaging, and heartwarming. The film had its world premiere in 2009 during the Quinzaine des Realisateurs at the Cannes Film Festival and has since won many awards.

The Festival
Pluk de Nacht stands for sultry summer evenings with the finest films on the big screen, beach chairs, warm blankets, snacks & drinks, and swinging tunes to end every evening on a festive note.
Prior to the film, there is an opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drinks. The films start at dusk, around 9:30.

Further information and programming will appear as soon as possible at:

WWW.PLUKDENACHT.NL

This festival was made possible with support from the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts and the Prince Bernhard Culture Fund, among others.
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Note to the editor: For more information, please contact Yaniv Wolf or Lotte Niks. Image material can be easily downloaded under the heading 'press' at:

www.plukdenacht.nl
Email: [email protected]
Yaniv Wolf: 06 4184 9614
Lotte Niks: 06 2934 0360

Location
Amsterdam



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