Ali Abbasi: The Apprentice

From director Ali Abbasi (Gräns, Holy Spider) and featuring stellar performances by Sebastian Stan (A Different Man) and Jeremy Strong (Succession), The Apprentice is a scathing examination of the American Dream and a provocative portrayal of one of its most infamous creations, Donald Trump.

LAB Classics: The Trial

Coinciding with our re-release screenings of the Welles-starring The Third Man and the Welles-directed F For Fake, we’re happy to finally add his feverishly inspired take on Franz Kafka’s novel, The Trial to our program for a limited amount of screenings.

Anime Extra: My Hero Academia: You’re Next

We’re very happy to return to our Anime Extra series with the fourth film in the popular anime franchise, My Hero Academia: You’re Next. It follows Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, a U.A. High School student striving to become the greatest hero. In this installment, Deku faces off against a formidable villain who mirrors All Might, the greatest hero in the series.

Remembering Christopher Reeve: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Christopher Reeve’s passing, our cinema proudly presents the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a tribute to the man who became a symbol of courage both on and off the screen. As Superman once said, “You’ll believe a man can fly.” Christopher Reeve made us believe not only in the power of a hero but also in the strength of the human spirit.

LAB Classics: Un Prophète (15th Anniversary)

Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Jacques Audiard’s modern masterpiece, Un Prophète! This gripping tale of survival and power within the French prison system remains as intense and relevant as ever. Winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Un Prophète is a must-see for fans of world cinema. These screenings are the perfect lead-up to Audiard’s highly anticipated new release, Emilia Perez.

Remembering James Earl Jones: Field Of Dreams

We honor the recently deceased actor James Earl Jones with screenings of Field of Dreams, celebrating his unforgettable role in this beloved classic. As his character reminds us, “People will come, Ray,”—and so will we, to remember an actor whose voice and presence shaped generations of film. Join us in paying tribute to his remarkable legacy with a story that continues to inspire dreamers everywhere.

Amsterdam Dance Event 2024: Nachtcultuur

Nachtcultuur: een intieme blik op de Groningse techno scene. Deze film is gedreven door de behoefte om de nacht te behouden en het ware gezicht van het nachtleven te tonen. Ontdek een plek waar diversiteit en zelfexpressie bloeien. De nacht meer is dan alleen een uitlaatklep: het is een fundament voor sociale verbondenheid en zelfontwikkeling.

LAB Classics: Interstellar (10th Anniversary)

As Interstellar celebrates its 10th anniversary, we invite you to relive Christopher Nolan’s epic sci-fi masterpiece on the big screen, where its breathtaking visuals, emotional depth, and Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable score can be fully experienced. Join us for our special anniversary screenings and immerse yourself once again in this visionary journey through space and time that continues to resonate as one of the most groundbreaking films of the decade.

LAB Classics: Gladiator

Step back into the Colosseum with Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, a cinematic epic that redefined the historical drama genre with its powerful storytelling, stunning visuals, and Russell Crowe’s iconic performance as Maximus. As we prepare for the much-anticipated Gladiator 2, don’t miss the chance to experience the original film’s legendary battles and timeless tale of honor and vengeance on the big screen once more.

Coralie Fargeat: Revenge

Coinciding with her fantastic new feminist body horror shocker The Substance, we present Coralie Fargeat’s smash breakthrough Revenge as a companion piece. Fargeat announced her stunning arrival, painting a crimson canvas of hypnotic beauty and bloody retribution in this razor-sharp feminist subversion of the revenge-thriller.

LAB Classics: F For Fake (4K Restoration)

A precursor of the modern ‘video essay’ as well as the so-called ‘mockumentary’, the term ‘documentary’ does not do justice to Orson Welles’ wonderfully erudite and witty mix of archive footage, home video, magic tricks and fake news avant la letter. We’re proud to bring a brand-new 4K restoration of this late Welles masterpiece to our cinema.

Remembering Alain Delon

Cinema isn’t a beauty contest, but if it were, Alain Delon surely would have won the title of the 1960s’ most handsome actor. Delon passed away on August 18th after a turbulent life, riddled with stardom, scandals, controversy, and eventually, embittered loneliness, but also a sweeping acting career with enigmatic performances in films by influential directors like Jean-Pierre Melville, René Clement, Luchino Visconti and Michelangelo Antonini. We honor the legacy of arguably France’s most iconic screen icon with a selection of his most beloved classics.

Gena Rowlands: Force Of Nature

On August 14th, actress Gena Rowlands passed away at the age of 94. Subtle yet tough and fearless, Gena Rowlands blazed a trail through American movies in the 70s – in particular in close collaboration with her husband John Cassavetes. We honor the legacy of a genuine screen icon with a selection of her greatest performances.

International Cinema: Schirkoa

We continue with our series of International Cinema – where we offer the best foreign movies with English subtitles. The fantastic new sci-fi animation Schirkoa by director Ishan Shukla is a metaphorical reaction to today’s political climate, where concerns about surveillance, censorship, and government overreach arise.

Girls Of Plenty

This September, Girls Of Plenty will explore all the outrageous women who make us laugh and think, who entertain us and show us how we all, in some way or another, perform our gender. Girls Of Plenty coincides with the release of Liggend Naakt, an essay by writer and film journalist Basje Boer about the way women conform to and break free from gender stereotypes.

The Tim Burton Collection

With the highly anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice letting the juice loose again in September, we dare you to resurrect additional ghoulish delights from the eccentric career of Tim Burton on your big screen including classics like Edward Scissorhands, Big Fish, Ed Wood, Corpse Bride and Sleepy Hollow.

International Cinema: Un Amor

We continue with our series of International Cinema – where we offer the best foreign movies with English subtitles. Un Amor is a psychological drama about a young woman and her search for love, both for herself and for others. Director Isabel Coixet based her film on the eponymous Spanish bestseller, a story that explores both the nurturing and destructive power of love. Un Amor has received multiple awards.

Alien: Romulus

Acclaimed Uruguayan genre filmmaker Fede Álvarez (Don’t Breathe) meticulously recreated the atmosphere and production design of Ridley Scott’s Alien for his latest edge-of-your-seat installment in the ongoing series. Positioned in the timeline of the franchise between Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens, Alien: Romulus sees a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.

Kaboom Cult: Fehérlófia (Son Of The White Mare)

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!

LAB Suggestions: Coraline

This August, celebrate the 15th anniversary of the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted fans across the globe since its release back in 2009. Combining the visionary imaginations of celebrated author Neil Gaiman (Sandman) and groundbreaking film studio LAIKA (Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, the upcoming Wildwood), Coraline is a wondrous and thrilling, fun and suspenseful adventure for young and old alike.

LAB Suggestions: La Haine

Every once in a while we decide to cherry-pick from our Suggestions Board and this time around we’re giving you another shot to revisit a landmark of 1990s French cinema, Mathieu Kassovitz’s gripping reflection of its country’s ongoing identity crisis, La Haine. 

Anime Extra: Mind Game

We’re very happy to return to our Anime Extra series with anime classic Mind Game! An explosion of unconstrained expression – gloriously colorful mages ricochet in rapid-fire associations, like Masaaki Yuasa’s brain splattered onto the screen in all its goopy glory.

Stories From Palestine: Land And Spirit

The erasure of Palestine and its people is happening in broad daylight with the world watching. We see destruction, death and despair. Stories From Palestine: Land And Spirit is a program that seeks to show the rich cultural heritage of those to whom this is inflicted upon. Told by Palestinians, this collection of films not only documents their struggle but also shows the historic relation of the people to their land whilst capturing the essence of a people’s unwavering spirit.

The X Trilogy

For the last few years, director Ti West and actress Mia Goth have given life to the horror characters Pearl and Maxine. Since 2020, the writer and director has been fully immersed in the genre-spanning series that started with the ’70s slasher flick X and continued with the technicolor prequel Pearl, which were filmed back-to-back in New Zealand during the pandemic and released in 2022. Now things culminate with the premiere on July 25th of the third act, the very ’80s thriller MaXXXine.

In Memoriam: Donald Sutherland

In mid-July, actor Donald Sutherland passed away at the age of 88. Sutherland, whose acting career spanned six decades, was a prolific actor and vocal anti-war activist who appeared in more than 190 films. He embodied an off-kilter appeal that served him brilliantly in a series of classic 1970s movies, which gradually evolved into a veteran gravitas in the latter stages of his career.

Celebrating Cinema Film Club: When Harry Met Sally (incl. intro)

Join us for our next edition of Celebrating Cinema Film Club, screening the quintessential romcom, When Harry Met Sally. With an introduction from entertainment journalist Laura Gommans, a friend of the podcast, we take a look at what exactly makes this film a classic of the romantic comedy genre. In conjunction with our latest podcast episode, you can find out why so many of us love a good ol’ romcom.

Pride Perspectives

In honor of this year’s edition of Queer Pride Amsterdam, our recurring series Pride Perspectives returns! We invite you all to our cinematic exploration of the various notions of queerness, community, chosen family, and love.

Greek Weird Wave: The Films Of Yorgos Lanthimos

Known for his distinctly absurdist features, walking the tightrope between psychological thriller and pitch-black comedy, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos burst onto the international arthouse scene in 2003. With the re-release of his festival hit Dogtooth and the new film Kinds Of Kindness, our Greek Weird Wave selection returns to our cinema.

The Sidney Lumet Selection

To celebrate 100 years since the birth of legendary director Sidney Lumet, his iconic and sadly still incredibly topical comedy-drama film Network, about a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor ratings, returns to our cinema from June 27th onwards. We’ve also added two other masterpieces by Lumet to our program: Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men.

Kaboom Cult: Beavis & Butt-Head Do America

In our new 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!

Early Previews: Kinds Of Kindness

After his Frankensteinian carnival of oddness Poor Things, the Greek master of absurdism Yorgos Lanthimos is back with another star-studded yarn about how the universe keeps on doing the same awful things. Kinds Of Kindness hits our cinema on July 4th with early previews in the weeks preceding its release.