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Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate

Women feel unsafe in Amsterdam, including when going out: death of Hajar sparks debate

The death of 29-year-old Hajar, whose body was found in a suitcase in Amsterdam, has prompted a public outcry regarding women's safety in the city. Mayor Femke Halsema addressed the tragedy and acknowledged widespread concerns about violence, highlighting the need for both better public infrastructure and interventions for domestic abuse.

Review: Wicker: wouldn't that silliness fit better in a musical?

Review: Wicker: wouldn't that silliness fit better in a musical?

The theater production Wicker tells the story of a fisherwoman who has a man made of reed after failing to find a husband. The play fails to strike a consistent tone, struggling to balance its humorous premise with a more serious narrative shift.

More than a thousand brilliant craftspeople spent 231 weeks on the stop-motion fairy tale Wildwood, and it definitely shows

More than a thousand brilliant craftspeople spent 231 weeks on the stop-motion fairy tale Wildwood, and it definitely shows

The stop-motion film Wildwood tells the story of Prue as she embarks on a journey to rescue her kidnapped brother. The production was a massive undertaking that involved over a thousand creative professionals working for 231 weeks to bring the fairy tale to life.

Would the film Erupcja have been released in the Netherlands if pop star Charli XCX hadn't starred in it?

Would the film Erupcja have been released in the Netherlands if pop star Charli XCX hadn't starred in it?

The small-scale relationship drama Erupcja, directed by American independent filmmaker Pete Ohs, was produced in Poland. Its release in the Netherlands is heavily tied to the star power of lead actress and pop star Charli XCX.

For adventure film The Weight everything had to feel real: 'So we built a bridge over the abyss'

For adventure film The Weight everything had to feel real: 'So we built a bridge over the abyss'

Director Padraic McKinley filmed his adventure movie The Weight entirely on location to ensure maximum authenticity. He insisted that no scenes were captured in a studio setting, opting instead to film in the wilderness and build practical sets like a bridge over a gorge.