Michiel van Erp's new film Downtown marks the first major cinematic exploration of the AIDS crisis in the Netherlands. However, the film is criticized for merely suggesting the severity of the epidemic rather than addressing its impact directly.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Sylvester Stallone opened up about struggling with an eating disorder and doping to maintain extreme fitness levels during the filming of Rocky III. The actor also discussed the physical cost of his career and his traumatic childhood in his upcoming autobiography, The Steps.
A new special feature explores the personal stories of young cancer survivors through their tattoos. These individuals use permanent ink to symbolize their experiences with illness, highlighting themes of courage and loneliness.
Singer-songwriter Maaike Ouboter shares in a recent interview that she has stopped drinking alcohol while touring because it negatively affects her voice. She also discusses her new interest in boxing and her decision to embrace aging rather than using cosmetic procedures like Botox.
Eighty-two-year-old Dutch television personality Martin Gaus is facing serious health challenges, including Parkinson's disease and heart issues, which have led him to scale back his daily life. Gaus stated that he does not miss his former career in television, which he now views as a superficial world, and is instead focusing on living out his life in private with a sense of gratitude.
The Dutch government is seeking to modernize burial laws to allow for resomation, a sustainable liquid-based decomposition process. Additionally, the proposal includes new options for couples to be buried or cremated together in a single coffin or to inter a partner's ashes within a grave.
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