Christmas holidays in Eye
Come to Eye Filmmuseum during the Christmas holidays! Watch, make and play during Cinemini and Filmmagie specials, take part one of the workshops or free activities, watch the most beautiful children's films, or discover the power of your eyes with Mission Super Eyes, the discovery route for families.
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Free walk-in activity: Drawing with light
Follow the light to the studio and take part in the free walk-in activity on 29 December or 2 January between 13:30 and 16:00. Build your own flashlight and use it to create light drawings on the big screen.
Gratis activiteit: Collage-animatie
Free drop-in activity: Collage animation
Join our free 20–30 minute activity on 3 January! Cut out paper figures and make them dance on the animation tables.
Reserve your time slot and get started right away
More to do for families
Workshop acteren: Word wat je draagt!
Workshop acteren: Word wat je draagt!
In this playful workshop for children, you and an actor will discover how an outfit can instantly transform you into someone else!
Workshop: Maak je eigen mozaïekfilm!
Create your own animation film using mosaic stones, light, colour and stop-motion. Build luminous patterns, create pixelated figures and bring them to life with animation.
Cinemini: watch & play (2+)
During the holidays there is Cinemini for toddlers and preschoolers every weekend day in the enchanting Cinemini cinema. Enjoy beautiful films and then play in a light landscape.
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Filmmagie: movies & creative activity
Discover the magic of film with short films. Also the kids will get to work creatively with image and movement in a fun workshop in the cinema hall. From 6 years.
Exhibition: What is Film?
Find out more about the history of film, make your very own crazy mini-film or chill in a film pod. It's all possible in the interactive exhibition What is Film?.
© Jelle Post
Discovery route for families
For children from 4 to 12 years old and their parents or supervisors, Mission Super Eyes is a discovery route criss-crossing the museum building.
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Children's screenings
Highlights from our programming
photo courtesy of Casper Sejersen
Tilda Swinton – Ongoing
Eye presents an exclusive exhibition dedicated to the performer, artist, and fashion icon. This unique and personal exhibition centres on Swinton’s creative collaborations.
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Nu:Reality
Put on your VR headset and step into a world where you can see the world like never before. Submerge yourself in 360° VR films and interactive installations.
It's a Wonderful Life
The ultimate Christmas film. James Stewart plays the suicidal George Bailey; guardian angel Clarence helps the former change his mind. 4K restoration.
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One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson's latest black comedy/action movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a former activist facing an old enemy from the past. Screend in Eye on epic 70mm format.
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Het ondergronds orkest
Heddy Honigmann’s moving classic documentary follows a number of Parisian buskers, often refugees. New restoration.
Sátántangó
In memoriam Béla Tarr. A triumph of visual storytelling, Tarr’s magnum opus follows the inhabitants of a Hungarian village. Based on a screenplay by Nobel Prize-winner Krasznahorkai.
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Highlights during the Christmas holidays
During the Christmas holidays, several successes from earlier this year will return to the big screen, including Babygirl, I'm Still Here, Ghostlight and The Other Way Around.
