130 Years Film in Den Haag
1 Jun 2026
While researching and writing the book Film in The Hague, Leendert and Elisa discovered that the first film screening in the city took place more than two weeks earlier than previously thought. It occurred on 24 May 1896 at The Hague Zoo on Benoordenhoutseweg, and not on 9 June 1896 at the Kurhaus, as had long been believed.
Leendert de Jong and Elisa Mutsaers, organisers and film experts, are seizing the opportunity to showcase The Hague’s rich film history. The year-long programme kicks off on Saturday, 6 June with an open-air screening on the Scheveningen promenade in front of the Kurhaus. This will be followed by exhibitions, themed walks, film programmes, talks, and the book Film in The Hague.
Exhibitions
In collaboration with The Hague Municipal Archives, the Filmblik exhibition will be on display from Monday 8 June to 7 September at De Galerij in the tram tunnel beneath the Spui.
Film Walks
On 25 and 26 June, there will be special film walks led by Judith Moortgat, focusing on locations where films have been shot.
Lectures
The Super8 Reversal Lab will be giving a talk later in 2027. It is currently mapping out historic film laboratories in The Hague and will present the findings of that research during the Film in The Hague year, whilst also exploring what actually happens inside a film laboratory.
Keep up to dat via the website.