THE DANCER

Inspiring portrait of dancer Ahmad Joudeh, now a Dutch ballet star.

Director Lacey Uhlemeyer
Running Time 90 min
Country USA / Netherlands
Year 2025
Language English and Arabic
Subtitles English subtitles
Type Docu
Event Starts 3/21/26 1:30 PM
Event Ends 3/21/26 3:00 PM
Location Ketelhuis 1
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