Festival Guide 2016

Festival guide 2016

Rotterdam 足celebrates the city International Film Festival Rotterdam Art Rotterdam Week And more...

visitors’ information

For a complete overview of the festivals and additional information see: www.rotterdamfestivals.nl | www.facebook.com/rotterdamfestivals | www.twitter.com/rdamfestivals

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PARKING IN ROTTERDAM

P+R facilities Located at the outskirts of the city. Here you can park for free and take public transportation to the city center within 10 minutes. www.parkerenindestad.nl

City Centre

Tariffs and times are stated on all parking machines for on-street parking. You have to enter your license plate at the machine, you will not receive a paper ticket. Payment is only possible by bank or credit card.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

OV-chipkaart The public transportation card is valid on all RET metro’s, trams and busses in all of Rotterdam.

OV-chipkaarten are for sale at the stations. www.ov-chipkaart.nl

Like to win tickets?

Rotterdam Festivals is giving away 5x2 tickets to visit Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. If you are the lucky winner, you can visit this museum for free. The museum organises the exhibition Project Rotterdam featuring the work of visual artists from Rotterdam which starts on Wednesday 10 February until Sunday 28 August 2016.

Find out more about the exhibition on page 14.

Would you like to win? Please go to www.rotterdamfestivals.nl/tickets-boijmans 2

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RET

Supplier of public transport in Rotterdam and surroundings. The RET customer shop is ­located on Laan op Zuid 2.

For schedules see www.ret.nl/en

INFORMATION

Rotterdam.Info Tourist information and souvenirs. Located at Central Station and Coolsingel 195-197. en.rotterdam.info +31 (0)10 - 790 01 85

Rotterdam Welcome Card

Offers discounts of 25% and more at 50 ­attractions, museums, restaurants and places of entertainment in Rotterdam and 1, 2 or 3 days of unlimited travel with RET metro, tram and bus. www.rotterdamwelcomecard.com

WIN!!!

CHILD FRIENDLY festivals

Festivals marked with a family icon are child friendly and often include special activities for children.

CONTENT

introduction

Visitors’ Information 02 Rotterdam celebrates the city!

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National Holidays 09

International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 10

Major Sports Events 13 International Architecture Biënnale Rotterdam (IABR)

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Art Rotterdam Week

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coloPHon This is a publication by Stichting Rotterdam Festivals. We thank all the institutions and festival organizations who have contributed to this publication.

Content Rotterdam Festivals Translation Christy de Back Design Stof Rotterdam Printing Platform P Photos Vera Cornel, Dimitri Hakke, Desiree Schippers, Marco de Swart, Bas Czerwinski and Delicia Celik.

Cover / illustration Femke Wieringa © Rotterdam Festivals January 2016 | Subject to change

Welcome to Rotterdam festival city Rotterdam is a true festival city. Every year it hosts dozens of indoor and outdoor festivals.

Rotterdam is proud of winning the IFEA Award in 2015 for one of the best Festival & Event City in the world.

In the summer there is a wide range of outdoor festivals in this popular, must-see city. Featuring music, theatre, poetry and dance in the city centre and in city parks.

There are also plenty of events in the winter time.

The year 2016 begins with two internationally leading festivals: International Film Festival Rotterdam and Art Rotterdam Week.

Finally, Rotterdam organises a unique series of cultural events to celebrate 75 years of reconstruction. Rotterdam celebrates the city!

Read more about the festivals and events in the first part of 2016 in this festival guide.

Enjoy Rotterdam festival city!

For an overview of all festivals in Rotterdam for 2016 visit www.rotterdamfestivals.nl 3

ROTTERDAM CELEBRATES THE CITY!

Rotterdam celebrates the city!

In 2015 and 2016 Rotterdam is celebrating 75 years of reconstruction with a major cultural event: Rotterdam celebrates the city! Featuring light projects, walking tours, exhibitions and projects. And special programming during well-established events, including International Film Festival Rotterdam and Art Rotterdam Week.

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Photo Vera Cornel Illustration Femke Wieringa

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ROTTERDAM CELEBRATES THE CITY! Rotterdam is flourishing like never before. Seeing the vibrant port city with its contemporary architecture, it is hard to imagine that the city centre was destroyed during the World War II. Ever since, Rotterdam has been working hard to create the metropolis it has become today. In 2015/2016, looking back on 75 years of reconstructing, the city is celebrating and looks ahead to the future.

The city on the river Maas is becoming increasingly popular.

Thanks to brand new buildings such as The Market Hall, De Rotterdam and Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam has gained more and more international fame. Against the backdrop of these architectural icons, Rotterdam celebrates the city! now focuses on the citizens of Rotterdam and its urban culture. The event is all about storytelling. The stories of all residents provide the starting point for many months of cultural programmes open to a wide range of visitors both from home and abroad.

Rotterdam celebrates the city! tells 75 personal stories from people that symbolize the city’s past, present and future.

One of the 75 Rotterdammers is Darrel Ronald, who moved to Rotterdam in 2005 from Canada to build an international career as an architect. _ See www.rotterdamcelebratesthecity.com for more stories.

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until sun 31 july 2016 Interview Karin Koolen

“In my profession, Rotterdam is the place to be” Architect and urban designer Darrel Ronald (1977) was born and educated in Canada, but he dreamt of an international career. He arrived in Rotterdam as an expat in 2005.

“I worked for Maxwan architects + urbanists in Rotterdam from 2005 to 2007. After that, I went back to Canada to set up my own office, but in 2011 I returned to Rotterdam. Partly because of love, partly because of professional reasons. I enjoy designing in dynamic fast-growing cities around the world. Where better to do it than from Rotterdam? I am now working as a Project Leader at KCAP Architects&Planners. When I left in 2007, there was only the Urban Espresso Bar; and now the city is full of fantastic coffee! (laughs) In our profession, Rotterdam is the place to be. The city is internationally-oriented, progressive, open-minded and in close contact with upcoming economies in Asia and Africa. If you work with the same company in the Rotterdam architecture and design scene for five years, you can have hundreds of contacts all over the world!

Rotterdammers (the people of Rotterdam) are straightforward, open and honest. I think it’s good. Knowing where you stand

and what you are supposed to do: that’s how you make things happen. When people here believe in your potential, you jump straight into the deep end, whether you have been working for many years or only a few months after graduating. Without having studied here myself, I definitely think and work as a Dutch designer.

After the 1940 bombing, the city council decided to tear down the entire city centre.

Even the buildings that were still in good shape. This may seem a shame, but it has given Rotterdam the opportunity to create something special and to work with new forms of architecture. Take a look at the high-rise buildings, for example, or the Markthal and the new Central Railway Station. You can see the city, after years of reconstruction and experimentation, becoming whole again.

My son is now 1 year old and my wife and I are getting to know the city of Rotterdam in a different way: healthcare and childcare.

We do not know what the future will bring, but right now we don’t have any plans to leave Rotterdam!” _ 7

ROTTERDAM CELEBRATES THE CITY!

Program Highlights opening event SUN 20 MARCH 2016 | SCHOUWBURGPLEIN Rotterdam celebrates the city! Outside festively opens on Sunday 20 March with the following programming.

DOMINOES

A 3 kilometre long trail of large domino stones through the streets of Rotterdam. Start: Havenmuseum, Leuvehaven.

End: Schouwburgplein. Start: 16.00 hrs.

REVELATION OF THE NEW ROTTERDAMMER

With the last domino stone The New Rotterdammer is lit up.

This 20 meter high interactive object symbolizes the city of Rotterdam. Revelation: 16.30 hrs. The New Rotterdammer is on display till 31 July 2016.

CITY EXPO HEAD LIGHTS

With an interactive, dynamic marking laser projection and animation six prominent reconstruction buildings get a face, literally! With interactive and dynamic laser projections the faces are animated and together they tell the story of Rotterdam. Various reconstruction buildings, from 16.30 hrs. The city expo can be seen till 31 July 2016.

ROUTES

Discover the art routes that run along the city expo Head Lights and be surprised by numerous art projects and fun side-programming along the way. Location: Centre Rotterdam. From 16.30 hrs. Walk the routes till 31 July 2016.

ERASMUSBRUG DECORATED

Rotterdam celebrates the city and that means decorations!

Namely the Erasmus Bridge. This Rotterdam icon becomes a real eye catcher during this cultural event! The Erasmus Bridge is decorated till 31 July 31 2016.

ALSO INTERESTING During Rotterdam celebrates the city! various art institutions and festivals offer special programming.

A selection from the program:

THIS IS WHERE RECONSTRUCTION STARTS WED 27 JAN – SUN 7 FEB | during international film festival rotterdam Six young, internationally renowned filmmakers each make a short film of 15 minutes on the subject of reconstruction.

MUSEUM ROTTERDAM FRI 5 FEBRUARY | MUSEUM ROTTERDAM, TIMMERHUIS

The city museum of Rotterdam opens in a new location, the distinctive Timmerhuis by architect Rem Koolhaas.

PROJECT ROTTERDAM WED 10 FEB – SUN 28 AUG | MUSEUM BOIJMANS VAN BEUNINGEN See page 14

MARTIN PARR SUN 1 MAY – FRI 30 SEP | LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

Outdoor photography exhibition on Rotterdam subcultures.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DE DOELEN MAY 2016 | DE DOELEN AND OTHER VENUES

This international concert hall celebrates with various special activities.

FUTUROSITY BY KUNSTBLOCK SUN 10 JULY | VARIOUS LOCATION IN WITTE DE WITH QUARTER

A year-long project that focuses on the future of the city of Rotterdam.

Douglas Coupland will be back in Rotterdam for the big finale.

The complete program will be announced on www.rotterdamcelebratesthecity.com 8

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national holidays National holidays such as King’s Day and Liberation Day are celebrated with various festivities.

BEVRIJDINGSFESTIVAL Koningsdag WED 27 APR King’s Day is the national holiday on which the Netherlands celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. Everyone has the day off work and school and many take to the streets to sell their stuff on the ‘free market’. People clean out their attics and wardrobes and simply sell the things they do not want anymore from a carpet on the sidewalk. Also, everyone dresses in orange and silly outfits, and the whole country parties together on this festive holiday!

See all King’s Day festivals on rotterdamfestivals.nl/kingsday

THU 5 MEI | HET PARK (AT THE EUROMAST) On Liberation Day we celebrate our freedom in the Netherlands.

In 1945 the country was liberated from German occupation and since then the Kingdom of the Netherlands has been free from oppression. The place to be in Rotterdam is Het Park at the Euromast for Liberation Festival South Holland.

You have all day to enjoy various (free) music performances. www.bevrijdingsfestivalzh.nl

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45th international film festival rotterdam

Dive into a refreshing ocean of films DATES WED 27 JAN – SUN 7 FEB 2016

FESTIVAL VENUES De Doelen, Rotterdamse Schouwburg, Pathé Schouwburgplein, oude Luxor Theater, Cinerama Filmtheater, LantarenVenster, WORM and more.

program & TICKETS The complete program will be announced on Wednesday 20 January 2016 on www.IFFR. com/en and as an annex to newspaper De Volkskrant. Online ticket sales start on Friday 22 January 2016 at 8pm.

Difficult to choose? First Aid for Film Selection gives you customized suggestions based on five questions. See eerstehulp.

IFFR.com (online on Wednesday 20 January 2016).

www.iffr.com/en

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WED 27 JAN – SUN 7 FEB 2016 Interview and photos Dimitri Hakke

At the end of January 2016, Rotterdam will again turn into a dazzling city of film for 12 days. With a highly diverse film programme, a substantial festival audience (302,000 visitors in 2015) and over 2,000 national and international film professionals, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has become one of the city’s most important cultural events. It has grown over the last 44 editions to become one of the leading film festivals in Europe.

This year, Bero Beyer (46) is at the helm for the first time as IFFR director.

“My view of the world, and the way in which I deal with other people, is largely formed by the films I have seen.”

Bero Beyer is a familiar face in the film world as he has been involved in the production of various films such as Paradise Now, Rana’s Wedding and Atlantic. He has recently worked as a film consultant for the Netherlands Film Fund, focusing on art house films and international co-productions. Beyer explains his philosophy: “I want to be surprised when I watch a film. Cinema is a window on the world through which someone tells you a story in images. You are drawn into an experience that you have never had before. My view of the world, and the way in which I deal with other people, is largely formed by the films I have seen.

Film affects us as much as it does because a film experience is such an emotional experience. This is because a good film breaks down the wall; there is a suspension of disbelief. You are drawn into the film, and the experience enriches your life. So, it certainly does no harm to watch a good film now and again! It’s no punishment – not like doing your homework or eating raw vegetables.”

BERO BEYER

Festival Director IFFR

What is so special about IFFR is that it is a festival for film professionals and enthusiasts. “It is great that these two worlds come together in Rotterdam. The best audience in the world – not my words, that’s what I hear from film makers – is brought together here with a great festival for film makers, producers, >> 11

>> screenwriters, sales agents and distributors, who discuss films and make their plans.

The result is creativity. Many film projects are born in Rotterdam, and you can really feel that. That was what I noticed when I first came here at the age of 19 – the stimulating environment, full of energy. There’s always something brewing here, which is why I joined the team. While friends were attendants, I decided to be a shuttle bus driver. I didn’t get to see so many films, but I was closer to the heart of the festival and saw how things worked behind the scenes. I would have to go and collect someone from Schiphol Airport, but I also saw the films being played on the reels. I was part of a network.

The combined energy of all those people working towards the same goal – it’s fantastic to see!”

“You do not just watch a film, but as a visitor you can discuss the film afterwards with the director.”

With a huge choice of 250 feature films, it can be hard for visitors to find the right one. Beyer: “There is no point in just lumping them all together and leaving people to work it out for themselves. You need to give some clear advice.

There is an ocean of films to choose from, and it can be refreshing to dive in, but you will drown if you can’t find your way out again. It is important that we show people why we have included a particular film, why we find it so special. It’s good to make a distinction – there is mediocrity enough! There is also the opportunity to talk about that, after all, you don’t just watch a film, but as a visitor you can discuss the film afterwards with the director.”

In contrast to some other festivals, IFFR focuses not on the glitter and glamour and red carpet premieres with big stars, but on the films. Beyer: “The question is whether inviting the big stars is the best way to do it. After all, the only reason for doing that is to get into the glossies. Of course, if it’s a good film and there are some ‘well-known’ names in it, it’s great to have them. However, I would rather have a good film with no stars than a bad film with the stars. IFFR must be careful not to get caught up in the world premiere craziness, which just becomes an ‘arms race’ that does no-one any good – not us, not the audience, and certainly not the films. We need to be smarter, focus more on the films themselves, so that people want to come to Rotterdam. Financially, we will never beat Cannes, but we should be proud of what IFFR can do. Films are released in Cannes that we have been involved in, one way or another. Should we be upset about that? Of course not, it makes me incredibly proud!” _ 12

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MAJOR SPORTs EVENTS Rotterdam is host to several international sporting events.

international architecture biennale rotterdam fri 22 - sun 24 april | Fenixloods II

ABN AMRO TENNIS TOURNAMENT MON 8 - sUN 14 FEB | Ahoy Rotterdam Since 1974 known as the largest and busiest men’s indoors tennis tournament in the world. During this 43rd edition the very best players in the world face off at Ahoy Rotterdam. www.abnamrowtt.nl/en

NN MARATHON ROTTERDAM SUN 10 APR | Coolsingel A major sporting event with thousands of participants. The best runners in the world run over 42 kilometers for new records but many locals train year round to run this marathon as well. More than 925,000 spectators and live music performances along the route create a special atmosphere that is felt troughout the city. www.nnmarathonrotterdam.org

The International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR) presents its seventh edition: IABR–2016–THE NEXT ECONOMY–. The IABR– will once again focus on the future of our cities. The exhibition shows projects that open up perspectives of the city we want: a green city, a communal city, a productive city – a city in which the public space once again occupies center stage.

With Maarten Hajer as chief curator, IABR–2016–THE NEXT ECONOMY– will turn former warehouse Fenixloods II in the Katendrecht district in Rotterdam into a “Workroom for The Next Economy” during a 12-week transformation. An auditorium and workspaces are embedded in the exhibition space, offering opportunities for a rich program of events: debate, reflection, exchange, conferences, meetings and co-creation.

Exhibition visitors can proactively involve themselves in the debate on issues such as: How to relate urban design to the economy of the future? How can the city of the future be both sustainable and socially inclusive, while remaining a platform for the production of the wellbeing of all of us? The exhibition starts April 22 and ends July 10. www.iabr.nl/en

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ART Rotterdam WEEK

1. VAN NELLE FActory

Rotterdam city of art From Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 February Rotterdam becomes, even more than usual, the place to be for art lovers and professionals.

In addition there are pop-up shows, open studios, exhibitions and openings in museums and galleries.

Now in its 17th year, Art Rotterdam is the festivals main art fair. The fair includes over hundred galleries from home and abroad, as well as the top of contemporary and modern art. In and around the Van Nelle Factory you can find the various sections under one roof.

There are also pop-up shows, artist presentations and exhibitions by, among others, the Mondriaan Fund. Part of Art Rotterdam is a daily tour by Urban Guides in this UNESCO World Heritage Status building.

FREE TRANSPORTATION

The various art fairs take place in different locations. Art Rotterdam in the Van Nelle Factory with its UNESCO World Heritage Status, Rotterdam Contemporary Art Fair on the Southbank in the Cruise Terminal and OBJECT Rotterdam at former flagship of the Holland America Line, ss Rotterdam.

Free transfer is available between these locations. This shuttle bus also passes Vierha­ vengebied, Witte de Withstraat and Museumpark.

DATES and locationS Wed 10 – Sun 14 Feb Van Nelle Factory, Wilhelminapier, Katendrecht, Museumpark, Witte de Withstraat and others.

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6. merwe VIERHAVENGEBIED

In this rather unknown and upcoming part of Rotterdam you will find Made in 4Havens Festival. This festival shows how products are manufactured. Drop by and check out the design labs, 3D prototyping and the exhibition by 18 students from the Minor Sustainability of the Willem de Kooning Academy. Visit the accompanying villa and sculpture garden of AVL-Mundo/ Atelier Van Lieshout. The first artist-in-residence is Anthony Nestel. He made an installation for this Art Rotterdam Week. It reflects on society and the growing individualism. Also recurring subjects in the work of Van Lieshout.

WED 10 – SUN 14 FEB 2016 Illustration Femke Wieringa

2. MUSEUMPARK & WITTE DE WITHSTRAAT

During Art Rotterdam Week you can stop by the museums and galleries around Museumpark and Witte de Withstraat such as Kunsthal Rotterdam, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, MAMA, Worm and TENT. Various openings and locations in this area offer discount on admission by showing your Art Rotterdam ticket. Visit on Friday 12 February the Art Night at the Witte de Withstraat. Participating locations open their doors free of charge. TEC ART is an exciting mix of music, events and expo’s with the theme post-singularity at WORM and on the pop-up location at Zuidplein.

3. museum boijmans van beuningen Rotterdam is celebrating 75 years of reconstruction in 2015 and 2016.

During Art Rotterdam Week there is a special exhibition, Project Rotterdam, in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen to celebrate Rotterdam: the present and the future of the city. Take a look at the work of young artists and designers from Rotterdam like Koen Taselaar and Melle Smets.

4. CRUISE TERMINAL

Rotterdam Contemporary Art Fair is a vibrant mix of galleries and art initiatives with contemporary art, photography, design, music, installations, videos, sound and performances. This fifth edition exudes a festival atmosphere and wants to show how accessible art can be.

5. SS ROTTERDAM

OBJECT Rotterdam is a platform for the latest limited editions and one-offs from well-known and upcoming designers. From design and crafts via fashion to architecture and art. The former flagship of the Holland America Line presents over sixty designers and live jazz tunes in the dining halls, cabins, in- and outdoor decks and even the old indoor swimming pool and the mortuarium.

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