The festival doesn't end at the exit of the cinema. Next to film screenings there's also a lot of surprising music, remarkable and interactive performances, deep talk shows, fun parties and special installations. For all the party animals, festival veterans and culture lovers, big and small.
In spite of a gag order and a travel ban, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will nevertheless have a small presence in Rotterdam in the shape of the Ai Weiwei Café located at Karel Doormanstraat 278.
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A renowned interviewer cross questions a prominent director or actor. That's Big Talk.
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In the foyer of LantarenVenster, the audience can sit down and join around teatime from Friday to Thursday for a one-to-one conversation between (inter)national critics and makers.
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In cooperation with De Unie in Debat the IFFR presents Smart Talk, a multimedia programme divided over seven nights in the Kleine Zaal of the Rotterdamse Schouwburg.
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Need a reality check? You can get one every day at the pop-up location Reality Check, which collects all the information on For Real activities under a single roof.
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Never held a camera and got no idea what a scenario looks like? No problem! Anyone can work in Michel Gondry's Home Movie Factory.
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The festival likes to look outside the confines of the projection screen. In the Signals programme For Real it is not the cinema screen, but everyday reality that constitutes the canvas for unforgettable performances.
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For the youngest generation of visitors, the IFFR has a very special programme: Kids on the Floor. The festival will once again serve as a cinematographic playground.
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In festival location WORM there will be performances, films and party's every night from friday to friday which are all linked to a programme section or festival activity.
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For the second VPRO film night, film and music come together to create a glittering programme.
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It might seem far away, but before you know it's 'the end' of the 41st edition. On Saturday February 4th we will close the festival in style.
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