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From Marilyn Monroe to Buster Keaton: these are the classics to see at the Haarlem Classic Film Festival

The Haarlem Classic Film Festival returns from September 5 to September 8, featuring screenings of cinematic legends like Buster Keaton and Marilyn Monroe at locations including FilmKoepel and Schuur. The event features restored 4K classics, Italian neorealism, and community-focused initiatives to connect local attendees.

The second edition of the Haarlem Classic Film Festival returns this September, showcasing a diverse selection of legendary films and restored classics. The festival opens on September 5 with a free outdoor screening of the 1926 Buster Keaton film The General at the Grote Markt, featuring a live musical accompaniment by the Martin de Ruiter Trio. Following this, the event continues from September 6 through September 8 at venues including FilmKoepel and Schuur, presenting iconic titles such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Some Like It Hot, and Dead Poets Society. The program highlights the development of film history through various categories, including a focus on Italian neorealism and a special Dutch premiere of restored early works by the Lumière brothers.

In addition to the main screenings, the festival encourages community engagement through the Samen naar de Schuur initiative. This program invites older residents to watch films together, with post-screening coffee sessions designed to foster social connections. Tickets for the various festival events are available through the official websites of the host venues.

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