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Obsession
Thanks to a magic stick, Bear’s deepest wish comes true: he wins the heart of the woman he has been in love with for so long. But he has to pay a high, dark price for it…
Los domingos
Seventeen-year-old Ainara wants to become a nun, a wish that not everyone around her understands. Has she been indoctrinated at school, or is it truly her own choice?
Top Gun
A massive blockbuster about the sometimes reckless naval pilot Pete Mitchell, aka Maverick, who is accepted onto an elite training programme. Tom Cruise’s breakthrough role.
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Th 23 Apr 2026
Coming up at Queer Pioneers: L.A. Zombie
Queer Pioneers is a special programme by Rialto, focusing on filmmakers who have pushed boundaries around sexuality, sexual orientation and gender. Through their work, they have left a lasting mark on both cinema and political discourse. On Sunday, 3 May, Rialto will screen L.A. Zombie by Bruce LaBruce. Prior to the screening, Queer Pioneers curator Renske Diks will speak with the director.
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Tu 21 Apr 2026
Submit your short film for Rialto for Short
Rialto for Short is back. At Rialto De Pijp, we once again offer beginning filmmakers and undiscovered talent a platform to showcase their work to audiences and film professionals. Whether you’ve made a short film, music video, commercial or another form of visual work, this is your chance to experience your film as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen.
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