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BROADCAST Flight Dance Live – 21 February 22:40 on NPO 2

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The new documentary Flight Dance Live by director Ditteke Mensink is on Tuesday, February 21 at 22:40 PM to be seen on NPO 2.

The former conservatory in The Hague is a shelter for them where they collect their lives and find refuge in their profession: dance. The formation of a new ballet company, The United Ukrainian Ballet, is an important foothold in winning back their lives. They find comfort in each other and close friendships develop. In addition, there is the great love for ballet, for the dancers the best way to express themselves.

On Monday, February 20, director Ditteke Mensink was a guest on the Time for Max program to talk about the film. Curious? Watch this excerpt here:
Time for Max – excerpt

 

BROADCAST Trapped in a Drawing – 2 February 20:26 on NPO 2

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The film about cartoonist Ruben Oppenheimer, directed by Carin Goeijers, will be shown on Thursday 2 February at 20:26 on NPO 2.

Political cartoonist Ruben Oppenheimer does not shy away from confrontation. With his engaged drawings he stimulates the public debate. In addition to discussion, it also generates numerous threats, especially via social media. This leads to him even being under police protection for some time. When he posted a drawing of Turkish President Erdogan on Twitter in 2017, the first death threats poured in. Freedom of expression is very dear to Oppenheimer and he is obsessed with his work, but where is the line? At what price is he willing to sacrifice his personal freedom for the sake of his artistic freedom?

 

BROADCAST Natasja Kensmil – You want it darker – 14 Sept 22:40 on NPO 2

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Next Wednesday, September 14 at 22.40, Natasja Kensmil – You want it darker by director Lisa Boerstra can be seen on NPO 2!
A special film about the motives behind the mysterious work of artist Natasja Kensmil.

 

Directed by: Lisa Boerstra
Camera: Jurgen Lisse
Sound: Bram Meindersma
Editing: Christine Houbiers
Sound design/mixing: Tom Bijnen
Post production: Feverfilm
Poster design: Gijs Kuijper
Photo: Sofie Knijff
Executive Producer: Nikki Thie
Producer: Mira Mendel and Rene Mendel
Broadcaster: AVROTROS/ CLOSE-UP