The Roze Filmdagen Picks of Maurits de Bruijn

Maurits de Bruijn is a writer and podcaster. His first novel came out in 2012, titled Broer and was followed by other works such as De achterkant van de zon (2016), and Man maakt stuk (2024), as well as the non-fiction work Ook mijn Holocaust (2020) about identity and family history. In addition to his books, he writes for publications such as De Volkskrant and Trouw and is an editor at the art magazine Mister Motley. His work often revolves around themes of identity, family, and trauma.

Roze Filmdagen gave de Bruijn a sneak peek into the program of its 28th edition with the question: 'Which films from Roze Filmdagen 2025 would you like to see and why?'

"The concept of a writer intrigues me deeply. Where research and posing end and blend into real life is something I, as a writer, also explore. The trailer and story felt very close, even if not entirely connected with the plot and subject."

Tickets for 'Sebastian'

March 20th | 18.30 | click here

"I appreciate that it focuses on the ‘aftermath’ of being trans. That the struggle does not lie with him but rather with his surroundings. How the environment changes when someone fundamentally transforms or starts living their own truth."

Tickets for 'Close to You'

March 20th | 18.30 | click here
March 29th | 13.30 | click here

"Violence in film always intrigues me. From what I got from the trailer, violence and dominance also play a role in love interests. In every relationship, some form of dominance is at play."

Tickets for 'B.O.Y - Bruises of Yesterday'

March 20th | 21.00 | click here
March 22nd | 16.00 | click here

"I have been to São Paulo myself, which might be why this interests me. I get the sense that sex work is not portrayed in an overly stigmatizing way, which I find important."

Tickets for 'Baby'

March 20th | 18.30 | click here
March 30th | 16.00 | click here

"I am interested in stories that encompass the full spectrum of human emotions. This one seems to have humor, tension, and a sense of ease, but also a group of friends playfully teasing each other. I find that kind of storytelling very challenging to pull off. It seems to have a dreamy and highly visual dimension."

Tickets for 'Some Nights I Feel Walking'

March 25th | 21.00 | click here
March 28th | 16.00 | click here

"I enjoy historical stories that allow you to immerse yourself in nostalgia as if you could rewrite history. It also seems very romantic, in a good way."

Tickets for 'Fireworks'

March 24th | 16.00 | click here
March 26th | 18.30 | click here

"This one seems very contemporary, with a modern take on what gaming means for queer people. It feels very of the moment, and the trailer looks very artsy."

Tickets for 'Eat the Night'

March 26th | 21.00 | click here
March 29th | 21.00 | click here

About Roze Filmdagen

Roze Fimdagen is a twelve-day film festival with feature films, short films and documentaries with LGBTQ+-related themes. There is also a side program with an exhibition, VR, podcasts, online talk shows and more. The 28th edition of Pink Film Days will take place from Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam.