The power of the camera
On the other hand, we think we can tell non-fiction from fiction. But how can we be sure at a glance what it is we’re looking at? How is it that we can tell? Is non-fiction always based on facts? Can something really be pure fiction or pure fact?
With the visit of a filmmaker, the classroom is transformed into a cinema. On the basis of a documentary, the students and the filmmakers embark on a journey of discovery in the cinematic world of fact and fiction. The maker enters into a surprising conversation with the students about the power of the camera, editing, sound and scenario.
Students will meet the director of one of the following films, depending on which filmmaker can attend:
Champ (Cassandra Offenberg, NL 2019 16’)
Stotteraar (Lante Kluiving, NL 2025, 19’)
Guest lesson Fact or Fiction?
Turn your classroom into a cinema and let your students be guided by a filmmaker into the fascinating world of fact and fiction. You instantly know what you’re looking at as you’re zapping, swiping or scrolling through videos, films and television programmes. You can usually tell within seconds if something is fiction or non-fiction. If it’s real or scripted, a gripping feature film or a documentary. Fact or fiction?
© Corinne de Korver
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Stotteraar (Lante Kluiving, NL 2025)
Champ (Cassandra Offenberg, NL 2019’)
I thought that filmmaker Cassandra did a great job! The film was also very engaging: a beautiful film that addresses important themes.
teacher Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam
Objective and factual
The film quiz with its many clips allows pupils to apply the knowledge they have just acquired. Now that they are more alert: how objective and factual is Reality TV, or a vlog?
Fact or Fiction? is a collaboration between Eye and IDFA.
© Angeniet Berkers
Also available as a cinema programme
The guest lecture can also be booked in a more extensive format as a cinema programme.
Information
This programme is only available in Dutch.
Duration
+/- 1 hour
Price
€ 250 per class
Number of participants
Maximum 30 students
Number of supervisors
The teacher must remain present during the guest lesson
For whom
Years 1-6 of vmbo-gl/tl, havo, and vwo. All levels mbo.
Location
At school
Preparation
In preparation, a short film (20-25 min) is to be watched before. This can be done in class or individually
Required
An interactive whiteboard or beamer with laptop to play a presentation. We will send the link in advance
Book programme
Please book at least four weeks in advance of the desired date.
If you have any questions, please contact educatie@eyefilm.nl
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