The Roze Filmdagen Picks of Rosalie van de Biezen
Rosalie van de Biezen is a Dutch screenwriter and winner of the first ever fictionfilm price awarded by Roze Filmdagen. The short film 'Groeipijn', written by van de Biezen and directed by Jottum Kok is set to premiere during this year's edition of the festival.
Roze Filmdagen sat down with van de Biezen to ask which films from Roze Filmdagen 2025 she would like to see and why?'
“This film is about something very important; a generation that we often forget to include in our stories, while they form the basis of our struggle for equal rights. I want to be carried along in this search for the affection that I hope to experience at that age."
Tickets for 'If I Die It Will Be Of Joy'
March 22nd | 13.30 | click here
March 27th | 16.00 | click here
“The trailer makes me curious, not because it feels like the most recognizable story for myself, but mainly because it feels urgent in the cultural setting in which it takes place. It is important to see and make queer films outside the Western context so that we remember how essential it is to continue fighting for our freedom worldwide."
Tickets for 'Concerning my Daughter'
March 22nd | 16.00 | click here
March 26th | 18.30 | click here
“This trailer exudes a compelling absurdity that immediately arouses curiosity. It focuses on women and trans people, who transcend the gray prison setting and tell a colorful story together."
Tickets for 'Reas'
March 23rd | 11.00 | click here
March 28th | 21.00 | click here
“Before watching this trailer, I was completely unfamiliar with queer rodeo culture in the United States, but since then I've been hooked. I want to be immersed in this absurdist world and fully live out my queer cowboy dream."
Tickers for 'National Anthemn'
March 25th | 16.00 | click here
March 27th | 21.00 | click here
“I am a sucker for family dramas and feel a great importance to tell stories about men who dare to show vulnerability to each other. I'm curious to see if this film will strike that chord."
Tickets for 'Strange Creatures'
March 21st | 16.00 | click here
March 29th | 13.30 | click here
“This trailer feels like a story that is now more relevant than ever and has the power to bring about change for those who are open to it. If the film can transcend politics and we really see the people behind the masks of both characters, I think it is an extremely urgent film, especially in the current political climate."
Ticket for 'Unicorns'
March 20th | 16.00 | click here
March 29th | 16.00 | click here
“This film feels like a far-away show, and that is precisely what grabs me. The interesting characters entice me to step into this grim drug world."
Tickets for 'Eat the Night'
March 26st | 21.00 | Click here
March 29th | 18.30 | Click here
About Roze Filmdagen
Roze Filmdagen is a twelve-day film festival with feature films, short films and documentaries with LGBTQ+-related themes. There is also a side program with an exhibition, VR, podcasts, online talk shows and more. The 28th edition of Roze Filmdagen will take place from Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam.
