Film
The New Library – Part one | 1983 - 2026
Documentary · 59m · in cinemas from 23 November
Where to see it
2 screenings in 1 city
2 screenings in Rotterdam
About
Koen Samson documents Rotterdam's Central Library from its 1983 opening through the dismantling of its interior, tracing its changing public role over four decades.
In 1983 opened the Central Library Rotterdam: a building of glass, concrete, steel and yellow pipes in a city that keeps changing. For filmmaker Koen Samson it was already a place of wonder when he was a child. When he learned that the library was worn and faced a major transformation, he decided to record the period before the change.
The documentary follows the careful dismantling of the library's distinctive interior and traces the building's origins. With archival footage, music, personal memories and conversations with employees, architects and others involved, Koen Samson looks back at more than forty years of the library and its changing role as a public space in Rotterdam.
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, the film catalogue and the cinemas' notes
Facts
- Director
- Koen Samson
Good to know
- Running time
- 59 minutes
- Language
- Dutch
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 23 November 2026
Questions
How long is The New Library – Part one | 1983 - 2026?
59 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 19 minutes.
Where can I see The New Library – Part one | 1983 - 2026?
There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The New Library – Part one | 1983 - 2026 in?
The New Library – Part one | 1983 - 2026 is in Dutch. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
More like this
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.