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DEPOT — Reflecting Boijmans tells an inspiring story from the heart of Rotterdam. This documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the DEPOT Boijmans Van Beuningen project, a space in Rotterdam that offers the world’s first fully accessible public art storage facility. It draws a unique connection between the new building and the historical Boijmans Museum, exploring its creation and unveiling hidden moments from the museum’s early days through exclusive 1935 footage. The film celebrates the essential role of museums in safeguarding and showcasing cultural heritage while offering an exceptional experience for visitors. A symphony of art and architecture.
In the presence of director and producer Sonia Herman Dolz on March 14th in Montreal.
In the presence of director and producer Sonia Herman Dolz on March 14th in Montreal.
Overview of some festivals:
International Film Festival Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2023)
Chicago IFFR, United States (2023)
Milano Design Film Festival, Italy (2024)
ADFF Architecture and Design Filmfestival, United States (2024)
Barcelona D’ART Filmfestival, Spain (2024)
International Film Festival Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2023)
Chicago IFFR, United States (2023)
Milano Design Film Festival, Italy (2024)
ADFF Architecture and Design Filmfestival, United States (2024)
Barcelona D’ART Filmfestival, Spain (2024)
| Director | Sonia Herman Dolz, Sonia Herman Dolz |
| Editing | Rémi Van der Heiden |
| Camera | Stef Tijdink |
| Music | Paul Van Brugge |
In Partnership with
Sessions
• Centre Canadien d’Architecture
Friday, march 14, 2025, 03:00 p.m. — 04:26 p.m.
• Cinéma Beaumont
Saturday, march 22, 2025, 04:00 p.m. — 05:26 p.m.
Production
Sonia Herman Dolz
Sonia Herman Dolz (1962, Madrid, Spain) has lived in the Netherlands since 1965. Her parents are Spanish and Czech-Peruvian. She studied filmmaking at the Free Academy in The Hague. Her first feature-length documentary about the Art of Bullfighting: Romance de Valentía (1993), received many international awards, as did Lágrimas Negras (Black Tears) (1997) about the senior Cuban band La Vieja Trova Santiaguera. The Master and His Pupil (2003) about the Art of Conducting was awarded a.o. for Best Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival in 2004 and Prix de l’AQCC (Association Québécoise des Critiques) / AQCC Award, Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Montreal, 2004. Various retrospectives have been dedicated to the acclaimed filmmaker’s work, including the International Film Festival Sevilla in 2005, Documenta Madrid in 2007 and Independent Film Festival Barcelona in 2008. Herman Dolz has also served as a jury member for international films festivals, including IFFR, Tribeca Film Festival and Guadalajara Film Festival.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Selected films:
Reflecting Boijmans (2023)
Stories of Berlin (2021)
Mariken, Vision Of An Opera (2017)
Conducting Boijmans (2014)
The Ballet Masters (2012)
Reflecting Boijmans (2023)
Stories of Berlin (2021)
Mariken, Vision Of An Opera (2017)
Conducting Boijmans (2014)
The Ballet Masters (2012)
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