Heatwave: Sweaty Summer Cinema
Starting this June, we’re turning up the temperature with Heatwave—a scorching summer-long film series that sweats, simmers, and seduces.
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SPECIALS
The Complete Filmography Of Wes Anderson
With meticulous symmetry, pastel palettes, and a distinct sense of melancholy wrapped in whimsy, Wes Anderson has crafted one of the most unmistakable cinematic styles of our time. This May, his complete filmography returns to our screens, from the scrappy charm of Bottle Rocket to the intricate world-building of Asteroid City.
Dogme 95 Manifesto
This June marks the anniversary of the Dogme 95 Manifesto—a cinematic rebellion that stripped filmmaking down to its raw, unvarnished core.
Fight The Power: Songs Of Slow Burning Earth incl. introduction
For this edition of Fight the Power: Films of Resistance, we’re screening the powerful documentary Songs Of Slow Burning Earth. Olha Zhurba paints a panoramic picture of life in Ukraine during Russia’s tragic war. An elegiac masterpiece from one of the country’s most talented filmmakers. More info soon!
Kingdoms Of Rain: The Films Of Akira Kurosawa
This Summer, Kingdoms of Rain: The Films of Akira Kurosawa celebrates one of cinema’s greatest visionaries. Spanning samurai epics, psychological thrillers, and poignant human dramas, this retrospective offers a deep dive into Kurosawa’s unparalleled exploration of humanity, nature, and the chaos of war.
Wanderwelle performs Nosferatu (1922): film incl. live score
After a sold-out performance at Paradiso, LAB111 invites you once again to experience a special screening of Nosferatu (1922), the iconic silent horror classic, brought to life with a mesmerizing live soundtrack by Wanderwelle. Their contemporary score clashes with the century-old silent classic, creating a tension that is both unsettling and invigorating. Expect a raw mix of eerie soundscapes, jagged melodies, and biting riffs—music as sharp and relentless as the fangs of the undead count himself.
International Cinema: L’Amour Ouf
We continue with our series of International Cinema, where we offer the best foreign movies with English subtitles. The French box office hit L’Amour Ouf is an explosive cocktail of love, violence, and nostalgia, set against the backdrop of the 1980s and 90s.
Straight To Video presents Sleepwalkers (1992)
Curator Lieuwe van Albada brings you the ultimate cult night every month with Straight to Video presents… Prepare for a wild cult film from the VHS era, filled with mind-boggling moments, rubbery rarities, and deranged dialogue.
Shaun Of The Dead & Hot Fuzz (Double Bill incl. dinner)
Get ready for a night of brilliantly crafted chaos as we bring two parts of Edgar Wright’s Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy to the big screen this May.
Reverberations Of Persepolis, The Graphic Novel
In honour of the 4K restoration of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, we invite you to a literary evening exploring the reverberations of the graphic novel it is based on. Join us for poetic presentations and personal reflections on this iconic work and its ongoing impact, more than twenty years after its publication.
LAB Classics: Showgirls (30th Anniversary)
Showgirls celebrates its 30th anniversary this month with a brand-new 4K restoration on our screen. Paul Verhoeven’s cult classic returns in all its over-the-top Vegas glory. Alongside, we’re also screening You Don’t Nomi — a sharp, funny documentary that explores the film’s wild journey from flop to phenomenon.
Kaboom Cult: Alice (1988) incl. introduction
In our collaboration with Kaboom Animation Festival, we present rarely-seen animation classics on the big screen, from recently restored cult titles to seldomly-screened festival hits. Animation belongs on the big screen and what better place to present it than at LAB111, where Kaboom has its offices? So grab a drink and come watch great animation with us!
A Taste Of Iranian Cinema
In anticipation of the new 4K restoration of Persepolis, we present A Taste of Iranian Cinema, a selection of some of the most celebrated films from Iran. Iranian cinema has long been admired for its poetic realism, humanist storytelling, and innovative techniques that transcend censorship and political constraints. This collection reflects the depth, artistry, and enduring influence of Iranian cinema—where everyday moments carry profound weight and simple stories reveal universal truths.
EVENTS
De Grote KNF Filmquiz 2025
Een filmquiz voor en door filmjournalisten, dus lekker op niveau! Je weet wie de eerste vrouw was die bij de Oscars een beeldje in ontvangst mocht nemen voor een film die ze regisseerde, en je weet vooral dat dit niet(!) Kathryn Bigelow was. Vragen over Tilda Swintons dubbel- en driedubbelrollen eet jij voor je ontbijt. En je hoeft natuurlijk niet eens na te denken om het complete oeuvre van Stanley Kubrick op te sommen, of het nou in chronologische of alfabetische volgorde is.
Imaginary Rescripting Essay Film & Art Therapy
Imaginary Rescripting is an essay film that unravels how societies weaponize imaginary reality, from psychological therapy and Qing Dynasty art to viral algorithms, to construct divisive “Others” and exploit collective trauma. Blending intimate case studies, cross-cultural analysis, and experimental visuals, the film challenges audiences to reclaim the power of imagination: Can the stories that fracture us also become tools to heal a polarized world.
VERS Event: Rechten binnen de filmsector
Onderwerpen zoals auteursrechten, contractonderhandelingen en commissieafdracht aan partijen als BUMA/STEMRA zullen aan bod komen. Het event is toegespitst op makers (regisseurs en scenaristen), het samenwerken met een agent en hoe er geschakeld wordt tussen juristen en agenten bij gesteggel over rechten en royalties (vaak tegenover een producent).
Schmutz Cinema – Road Tripping
In this edition, we are going on a road trip. When the smouldering sun hits the pavement, it is time to hit the road. Put on your short shorts and slutty summer dresses, stick out your thumbs and join us on an adventure into the unknown. Along the way, we run into hikers, bikers, space cats and the illmannered milkman.
Wanderwelle performs Nosferatu (1922): film incl. live score
After a sold-out performance at Paradiso, LAB111 invites you once again to experience a special screening of Nosferatu (1922), the iconic silent horror classic, brought to life with a mesmerizing live soundtrack by Wanderwelle. Their contemporary score clashes with the century-old silent classic, creating a tension that is both unsettling and invigorating. Expect a raw mix of eerie soundscapes, jagged melodies, and biting riffs—music as sharp and relentless as the fangs of the undead count himself.
Behind the Door & Other Thrilling Shorts
We’re excited to invite you to the premiere of our award-winning thriller short film Behind the Door at Lab111 in Amsterdam! This event is not just a celebration of our filmmaking journey but also a chance for thriller fans, short film enthusiasts and local filmmakers to come together. Alongside our film, we’ll be screening two other impactful shorts, Outside and On Air, to create an entertaining as well as thought provoking program. After the screening, stick around for a Q&A session with the filmmakers and then unwind with casual drinks and good company. Whether you’ve supported us along the way or you’re passionate about indie filmmaking, this is an event for you!
Africadelic2025 x Black Soil x Carribean Creativity: Walter Rodney: What They Don’t Want You To Know
Join us on Saturday, May 31, at LAB111 for the closing night of the Africadelic Festival 2025, when we, in collaboration with Black Soil and Caribbean Creativity, will be screening Walter Rodney: What They Don’t Want You to Know. With an introduction by researcher and archivist Saffa Khalil, who won the Walter Rodney UG Dissertation Award in 2021 (and as such appears in the film!) and the short film A Sweet Pain: The Rebel Synths of Cabo Verde (2019).
HUMP 2025 – Part One
It’s HUMP!’s 20th Anniversary! HUMP! has been serving up hot, heavy, and hilarious “dirty” film shorts to the masses for two whole decades, and we’re kicking off this milestone year with the first of two ALL-NEW lineups for 2025.
BAR STRANGELOVE
Onze bar is vernoemd naar Stanley Kubricks filmklassieker Dr. Strangelove uit 1964. Vanaf 09:45 uur ben je bij ons welkom! Tussen 12:00 en 15:00 kan je bij ons komen lunchen en vanaf 17:30 tot 21:30 serveren we heerlijke zuurdesem pizza’s uit onze Italiaanse steenoven. Je bent welkom voor de film, of kan na de film blijven hangen. We werken zonder reserveringen dus je kunt gewoon bij ons binnenwandelen en bestelt gemakkelijk aan de bar. Net zoals deze krankzinnige satire is onze bar een nucleaire explosie van gemoedelijkheid waar filmliefhebbers, filmmakers en levensgenieters samen komen voor in samenwerking met Oedipus gebrouwen Panorama-lager, onze Stranamore-wijnen uit onze eigen biologische Italiaanse wijngaard of eigen gemaakte limoncello: Centoundici.
Je hoeft bij ons niet te reserveren dus je kunt gewoon langs komen om te genieten van heerlijke zuurdesem pizza, eigengemaakte drankjes in combinatie met een van onze prachtige films.
LAB111
In de zomer van 2016 kregen wij de sleutels van LAB111. Sindsdien zijn we met een klein team elke dag bezig om onze dromen te verwezenlijken.
LAB111 is een eigenzinnige cult cinema gevestigd in een monumentaal oud pathologisch anatomisch laboratorium in Amsterdam. Onze eigenwijze programmering bestaat uit bijzondere classics en frisse perspectieven die tot de verbeelding spreken, aanzetten tot nadenken en inspireren. Van verdiepende documentaires en moderne klassiekers tot onconventionele genrefilms.
Naast de bioscoop kun je exposities komen ontdekken, vinden er debatavonden plaats en kan je in Bar Strangelove genieten van heerlijke zuurdesem pizza’s of juist lekker barhangen. Zowel voor of na de film.
VRIJWILLIGERS
LAB111 wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door een divers en enthousiast team van filmvrijwilligers.
Kijk bij onze vacatures of er momenteel plek is voor nieuwe vrijwilligers.