Summer Special

Three free outdoor movie nights at a lively, historical square: can you imagine yourself sitting there already? If so, make sure to free your calendar on 8, 9 and 10 June for the LIFF Summer Special at Pieterskerkplein in Leiden! Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own: good films, a unique location, and a pleasant atmosphere are guaranteed.

Practical information

Admission: Free entrance
Starting time: 10.30pm, when the sun is set.
Location: Pieterskerkplein Leiden
Dates: Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 June 2023

Program

Thursday June 8
English spoken with Dutch subtitles.

A bankrupt screenwriter, desperate for his big break, and a forgotten filmstar, hoping to make one last comeback: the ideal partnership, right? Not in this classic film noir from acclaimed director Billy Wilder! A highlight of the American film canon which exposes just about every low point of the American film industry.

Friday June 9
French spoken with English subtitles.

Nour has a tough time at home with a critically ill mom and three older brothers who just won’t leave him alone, especially when Nour declares that he’d rather spend his free time on opera singing lessons than a part-time job. A refreshing portrait of family, tragedy and ambition in French suburbs with a stand-out young lead.

Saturday June 10
English spoken with Dutch subtitles.

Cassie, pushing 30 and severely traumatized, finds a unique way to deal with painful events from her past. Previously shown during a time of covid measures at the 14 1/2th edition of LIFF, this Oscar winning debut of Emerald Fennel (Killing Eve) deserves a rematch with audience at full capacity!

Do you want to join LIFF? Sign up as a volunteer for the Summer Special and/or the festival in October.