Joker (English w/ Dutch subtitles)

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Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy
Runtime: 2h 2m (122 minutes)
Year: 2019

Joker follows Arthur Fleck, a socially isolated man working as a party clown in a decaying Gotham City, as he struggles with mental illness, rejection, and an increasingly indifferent society. Joaquin Phoenix delivers a widely acclaimed performance as Arthur Fleck, portraying his gradual psychological collapse and transformation into the figure known as The Joker.
The film is a dark character study rather than a traditional comic book adaptation, drawing inspiration from 1970s urban dramas. As Arthur’s reality unravels, the story builds toward a disturbing transformation that reflects themes of isolation, inequality, and societal neglect.
A key element of the film’s impact is its haunting and minimalistic score by Hildur Guðnadóttir, whose work replaces traditional superhero bombast with an unsettling, atmospheric soundscape centered around solo cello and abstract textures. Her score helped redefine modern film music and contributed significantly to the film’s emotional weight.
This screening is part of Eye’s Eye on Sound programme, highlighting the relationship between cinema and contemporary film music, and also connects to the broader work of Guðnadóttir as a leading voice in modern composition.

Language: English with Dutch subtitles
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAGVQLHvwOY
Info: https://www.eyefilm.nl/en/whats-on/joker/1608502?show=1608540
Tickets: Tickets Link

When: Saturday 06/06/2026 at 14:30
Meet at the café/lobby of Eye Filmmuseum at 15:15. We will enter the cinema shortly before the start time. Please do not be late.
Film starts: 15:45
Where: Eye Filmmuseum IJpromenade 1 1031 KT Amsterdam Netherlands
Zaal: Cinema 3

We hope to see you there! 🎬