Nassim Machrouhi

During a persecution against 'The Way' around 34 A.D. a Jerusalem citizen called Sem wants to leave his past behind and moves to another country, only to find out that an important piece of that past literally awaits him there.

Open details →

This elaborate and curated fairy tale adventure tells the story of Lampje, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, who has to climb a grand staircase every evening to light the lantern and shrink ships before the rocks. One night, in the midst of an approaching storm, she finds that her matches have run out - disaster strikes and an adventure begins.

Open details →

In search of his ancestral roots, filmmaker Amar Somaroo explores the story of Dina Somaroo, a young boy from India deceived by colonial promises of prosperity in Suriname. Through archival footage and reflections from the Netherlands, the film examines the complex legacy of diaspora-displacement, fragmented identity, and the duality of belonging.

Open details →