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How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris gives points to watch for before the film and leads a conversation after the screening at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on 24 November.

What to expect

Lidewijde Paris gives points to watch for before the film and leads a conversation after the screening.

  • Film follows businessman Gleb in a Russian city
  • Pressure to choose employees for the army
  • He discovers his wife has an affair
  • Duration 142 min, language Russian
  • Director Andrey Zvyagintsev
  • Genre Drama, countries France, Latvia
  • Release date 26-11-2026
  • Photos for promotional purposes

Dates

Questions

When does How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris start and end?

How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris runs Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 17:45 until 20:07.

Where is How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris?

How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris takes place at VU Griffioen theater, De Boelelaan 1111, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris?

Tickets for How Do I Read a Film? - Lidewijde Paris cost €6.50 on the official ticket shop.

How do I book?

Book through the Griffioen page:

**griffioen.vu.nl

What happens at the event?

Lidewijde Paris gives points to watch for before the film, then the conversation with the audience begins right after the screening.

What is the film about?

The film follows businessman Gleb in a Russian city.

He is pressured to name employees for the army.

He discovers his wife has an affair.

The conflict reflects war and power.

Amsterdam

Getting there

VU Griffioen theater, De Boelelaan 1111, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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