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Professional sign language interpreters will be present to help conversations between deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people.

The café takes place after the screening of The Year of the Ghost + Talk, hosted by TYD, with live subtitling in Dutch and a Dutch sign language (NGT) interpreter.

  • Meet fellow film enthusiasts
  • Enjoy a drink in the foyer
  • Beautiful view of the Vondelpark
  • Everybody is welcome

Questions

When does Sign Language Café (Gebarencafé) start and end?

Sign Language Café (Gebarencafé) runs Saturday, 21 November 2026, 15:15 until 17:00.

Where is Sign Language Café (Gebarencafé)?

Sign Language Café (Gebarencafé) takes place at Het Documentaire Paviljoen, Vondelpark 3, Amsterdam.

What is the Sign Language Café?

It is a café hosted by Stichting Welzijn Doven Amsterdam (SWDA).

Drop by to meet fellow film enthusiasts.

Enjoy a drink in the foyer of Het Documentaire Paviljoen.

There is a view of the Vondelpark.

Does it take place after a film?

Yes. It takes place after the screening of The Year of the Ghost + Talk, hosted by TYD.

The screening has live subtitling in Dutch.

It also has a Dutch sign language (NGT) interpreter.

How can I register?

Use the registration link on the IDFA website:

festival.idfa.nl(gebarencafe)/

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Getting there

Het Documentaire Paviljoen, Vondelpark 3, 1071 AA Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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