Dutch drama opens 35th Filmfest Emden-Norderney!

Dutch drama opens 35th Filmfest Emden-Norderney!

Emden, Deutschland - On June 11, 2025, the 35th edition of the International Film Festival Emden-Norderney starts with an exciting Dutch drama. The film "Tegendraads" illuminates the reality of Italian guest workers in the textile industry of the 1960s. This is not only a cinematic highlight, but also a remarkable opportunity to focus on one of the most formative chapters in German migration history.

In the coming days, almost 80 films will be presented, which include both long and short formats. 51 long and 28 short films from a total of eight European countries as well as Canada, India and Australia are included in the program. The film festival is celebrated as one of the largest audience festivals in Lower Saxony, such as [n-tv.de] (https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/Niedersachsen-und-bremen/niederlaendisches-drama-eroeffnet-35-filmfest-emden-nordersey-article25825664.html). Last year the organizers welcomed around 21,000 visitors, so that there are great expectations for this year.

A look at the films

The drama "Tegendraads", which plays in the early 1960s, is particularly interesting when the textile industry flourished in the Dutch region of Twente. The focus of history is the young worker Johanna, whose life is influenced by the arrival of Italian guest workers like Francesco. Conflicts between the locals and the newcomers, which led to unrest, draw an idea of ​​social change and the challenges of integration, as the planet-knowledge describes).

The film "Twente" is also shown and discussed, similar to "Tegendraads", the social conditions and the challenges with which the guest workers were confronted. In the 1950s, German employers desperately searched for workers, which led to the recruiting workers from countries such as Italy. Despite their important contribution to the German economy, many of the "guest workers" lived under modest conditions, mostly in dormitories and were often faced with language barriers.

prominent guests and honors

The film festival is accompanied by prominent guests, including the Swiss cabaret legend Emil Steinberger and actress Nora Tschirner, who receives the Emder drama prize for her acting achievements. The price rental gala, which will take place on Sunday, will also be exciting, with 21 films about the coveted Score Bernhard Wicki Prize. This price is endowed with 15,000 euros and recognizes outstanding cinematic services.

The ticket prices for the festival are also attractive: a 3-film ticket costs 27 euros, a 6-film ticket 50 euros and season tickets are available for 79 euros. Tickets are available from the tourist information and the box office in the Kurtheater. Do not miss this exciting event-the film festival Emden-Norderney not only promises exciting films, but also a platform for important social topics.

For everyone who is interested in the stories behind the pictures, this film festival not only offers an entertaining, but also an educational experience.