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Films, Talks & Events

Feministisch Filmkollektief Cinemien

6 — 26 March 2025

still from Wanda (Barbara Loden, US 1970)

still Wanda (Barbara Loden, US 1970)

Featuring exceptional 16mm projections, rarely screened titles from the Global South, newly restored works, rediscoveries and the nationwide reissue of Daisies (Vera Chytilová, 1966).

Eye celebrates the legacy of Feministisch Filmkollektief Cinemien (1974-1989), which blazed a trail when it came to raising the profile of female filmmakers. This film programme links the collective’s work to urgent contemporary themes, and will allow different generations to discuss equality.

still from Daisies (Sedmikrásky) (Věra Chytilová, CS 1966)

still Daisies (Sedmikrásky) (Věra Chytilová, CS 1966)

Vijf jaar Cinemien: Cinemien in 1979 (© José Maas)

Cinemien in 1979 (© José Maas)

Feministisch Filmkollektief (Feminist Film Collective) Cinemien was founded fifty years ago, at the height of second-wave feminism. At that time, activist women’s groups sprung up in many cities, striving to change the portrayal of women in films by showing films by and for women.

Cinemien played a pioneering role in this struggle in the Netherlands, going on to become a leading international distributor of feminist films. Eye is now putting the activist roots and feminist films of Cinemien’s early years (1974-1989) in the spotlight.

still from Born in Flames (Lizzie Borden, US 1983)

still Born in Flames (Lizzie Borden, US 1983)

still from Desert Hearts (Donna Deitch, US 1985)

still Desert Hearts (Donna Deitch, US 1985)

By acquiring and distributing films by and about women, Cinemien sought to improve the position of female directors, counteract stereotypical portrayals of women in films and contribute to raising consciousness of female film culture.

Watch the programme trailer:

Cinemien (© Mieke Geuzebroek)

© Mieke Geuzebroek

Cinemien (© Mieke Geuzebroek)

© Mieke Geuzebroek

poster Feministisch Filmkollektief Cinemien

Films, Talks & Events

Specials including introductions, lectures and discussions in Eye will connect the feminism of the 1970s and ’80s to contemporary hot topics. The audience will be invited to play an active role in talking about inclusion, equality and the position of women in film.

Friday 14 March at 19:30, director Yvonne Scholten will be present in The Documentary Pavilion for a special screening of Donna: Women in Revolt.

still from The Ascent (Larisa Shepitko, SU 1977)

still The Ascent (Larisa Shepitko, SU 1977)

Eye Film Player

Several Cinemien titles can be watched at home via the Eye Film Player.

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Vijf jaar Cinemien: Cinemien in 1979 (© José Maas)

Cinemien in 1979 (© José Maas)

Cinemien (© Mieke Geuzebroek)

© Mieke Geuzebroek

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