Fontys Helps!

WEDNESDAY 23 april , 18:15 - 22:00

€ 5,00 incl. btw (Student)€ 10,00 incl. btw (Others)

Genre: Epic, Drama
Language: English, Hungarian, Hebrew, subtitles: English
Length: 3 hrs 34 mins

Visionary architect László Toth trades postwar Europe for America to make a fresh start. László arrives alone in a strange new country and is taken in by his cousin in Pennsylvania. There, after a long time, he gets another chance to work on a major project for influential industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren, who recognizes his exceptional construction talent. But power and a lasting legacy come at a high price.

The Brutalist won no fewer than three Oscars: best actor in lead role (Adrien Brody), best film music (Daniel Blumberg), and best cinematography.

Come and experience this gripping architectural drama that both stuns and electrifies. 

Heads-up: it’s a long film, so we’re starting earlier (at 18:15) — and yes, there’s a 15-minute intermission built in.

Awards
With 136 wins and 340 nominations — including an Oscar for Best Actor, a BAFTA for Best Director, and a Golden Globe for Best Film — The Brutalist is an award magnet. And the list goes on.

Reviews 
“The Brutalist is a major work of art that asks something from its audience but gives back in spades.” Time Out

“To say I was never bored wouldn’t be quite right. Rather, I was always transfixed.” New York Post

“It’s not a film to devour, but to be devoured by. There’s such a weight to it that it creates its own field of gravity.” The Independent

Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos. 

• Tickets must be purchased online in advance and can be bought by clicking the black “Order” button on this page.
• Cash or card payments are not accepted at the ticket counter.

For more information about tickets, refund policies, and other details, click here.

Please be on time
The screening of the film begins promptly at 18:15 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 17:50. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes before the start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all. 

 EINDHOVEN

€ 5,00 incl. btw (Student)€ 10,00 incl. btw (Others)

Genre: thriller, war action, drama
Language: Korean subtitles: English
Length: 2 hrs.

Fifteen years of imprisonment. No explanation. No contact with the outside world. Just a television as a window to what he is missing. And then – without warning nor reason,Oh Dae-Su is released. What follows is a gripping race against time as Dae-su hunts for answers—and his captor. He has five days to solve the twisted puzzle of his own imprisonment.

With the Korean crime thriller Oldboy - which Quentin Tarantino has famously called one of his favorite films - director Park Chan-wook set out to explore a different kind of revenge than his 2002 film, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. Oldboy focuses on the purging, cathartic effect of revenge. According to Park Chan-wook, we live in a world of anger—an anger that often has no outlet. As long as a society fails to resolve its hostility and hatred in other ways, revenge will remain a powerful form of expression. 
And remember……..revenge is a dish best served cold.

This film will be preceded by an introduction by film teacher Twan Arts.

Awards
Winner of the Grand Prix and nominee for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Reviews
“Oldboy is a powerful film not because of what it depicts, but because of the depths of the human heart which it strips bare.” Chicago Sun-Times

“It's a movie that you feel you're not so much watching on screen as having beamed directly into your skull from some malign, alien planet of horror.” The Guardian

“A wild, intensely cinematic ride into two men's burning desire to get even.” Variety

SG & USE/ITEC registration 
Please register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID card at the venue.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here. 

Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos. 

• Tickets must be purchased online in advance and can be bought by clicking the black “Order” button on this page.
• Cash or card payments are not accepted at the ticket counter.

For more information about tickets, refund policies, and other details, click here.

Please be on time
The screening of the film begins promptly at 19:30 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 19:10. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes before the start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all. 

EINDHOVEN

€ 5,00 incl. btw (Student)€ 10,00 incl. btw (Others)

Genre: Drama
Language: French, subtitles: English
Length: 1 hr. 47 min.

Amal, a teacher at a Brussels school played by award-winning actress Lubna Azabal, encourages her students to cultivate a love of reading and freedom of expression, even if it means putting themselves at risk. Her bold teaching methods will dramatically change the lives of her students and their families. 

Amal offers an unflinching look at the challenges of teaching in Brussels.  Director Jawd Rhalib masterfully creates tension, choosing silence over music to let the story’s emotional weight speak for itself.  The result? A gripping, somber drama that earned multiple awards.

Awards 
Lubna Azabal won Best Actress at the Magritte Awards and Best International Actress at Días de Cine Awards. The film received multiple nominations, underscoring its powerful impact and critical acclaim.

Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos. 

• Tickets must be purchased online in advance and can be bought by clicking the black “Order” button on this page.
• Cash or card payments are not accepted at the ticket counter.

For more information about tickets, refund policies, and other details, click here.

Please be on time
The screening of the film begins promptly at 19:30 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 19:10. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes before the start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all. 

€ 8,00 incl. btw (Student)

Finding it hard to talk about politics, health, or climate change without things spiraling out of control? In today’s polarized world, even casual discussions with friends, family, or classmates can quickly get heated. This workshop will give you insights on how to navigate tough conversations and connect with someone whose opinions may be very different from yours.

Clashing opinions and growing disagreements often come with all sorts of labels and value judgments. Before you know it, you're called a “wappie”, woke, a climate activist or denier, and so on. These labels fuel an us-versus-them mindset and make real connection harder. How can we break through this and keep seeing each other as human beings first? In this workshop you’ll learn more about polarization, reflect on your role in it, and explore ways to counteract it. Get curious about your own and others’ opinions and practice how to hold opposing views without driving the divide.

The workshop will be led by Noortje Bot from the Humanistisch Verbond (Dutch Humanist Association). The Humanistisch Verbond is an independent organization that stands for a free and humane society. They promote humanist values, free thought, and self-determination and organize activities that focus on meaningful dialogue on ethical and social issues. Noortje previously worked as a lecturer at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht and is now mainly active as a trainer.

Ticket reservation: students, PhDs and EngDs only
This workshop is open exclusively to students, PhDs and EngDs. Before reserving your spot, please review the rules for workshops. You can order a student ticket by clicking the black order button on this page. Tickets are limited, so act quickly—but only reserve a spot if you're certain you can attend.

SG & USE/ITEC registration 
Please register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID at the venue prior to the start of the program.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here. 

What does it mean to start over, to build a life in a new country, and to turn hardship into strength? The Story of Abubakarr is a moving theatrical performance that tells the true story of Abubakarr Bangura, who fled the civil war in Sierra Leone and found his way to the Netherlands.

The performance ends at 13:20 — afterwards, you’re welcome to stay for an open conversation with Abubakarr until 14:00 (optional).

Growing up surrounded by hip-hop music, Abubakarr’s life took a dramatic turn when war broke out. Witnessing violence up close shaped his path as a peace activist — a journey that ultimately forced him to flee his country. After eight long years in the asylum system, he managed to rebuild his life, study pedagogy and business, and now gives back to both his homeland and his new community.

During this lunch program, actor Ousmane Bangoura brings Abubakarr’s story to life on stage in the Blauwe Zaal, accompanied by the mesmerizing music of Senegalese musician Mola Sylla. Together, they share a story of perseverance, dreams, and finding strength in community. 

Optional: post-show discussion until 14:00
After the performance, you’re invited to stay for an open conversation with Abubakarr himself, a unique opportunity to dive deeper into his story, ask your questions, and connect.

This event is organized in collaboration with Tint Eindhoven.

About Future Citizens
This performance is part of Future Citizens, a theater series by New Dutch Connections that shares the personal stories of newcomers. Through art and dialogue, Future Citizens builds bridges between refugees, professionals, and the audience — creating space for connection, empathy, and inspiration.

Ticket reservation recommended
To be assured of a seat, we recommend reserving a ticket (black "order" button).

SG & USE/ITEC registration 
Please register for SG & USE/ITEC by scanning your student ID at the venue prior to the start of the program.
More information about SG & USE/ITEC can be found here.