At LIFF, we like to proclaim how fantastic the Leiden International Film Festival is. But every now and then, others talk about LIFF too! Read and listen to the interviews below, film tips and uncensored opinions from newspapers, podcasts and TV. Most of these articles are in Dutch, but you can still find some useful movie recommendations from the media here.
News 2026
Free film screenings during LIFF Summer Special
Our Head of Programming, Jetske, joins Sleutelstad to get everyone into the mood for the Summer Special on June 11, 12, and 13.
LIFF kicks off the World Cup with an Iranian soccer comedy
De Mare writes about the LIFF Summer Special and the striking contemporary relevance of Jafar Panahi’s Offside, screening on the first night.
Pieterskerkplein turned open-air cinema for three nights
Leidsch Dagblad writes about the LIFF Summer Special. For three nights in a row, Pieterskerkplein has once again been transformed into an open-air cinema.
Archive: LIFF News
Read and listen to articles, podcasts, interviews and movie reviews from past years.