The idea for Bridge Stories was born during the harsh winter of 2022, when people were sleeping on the bridge near ‘Klein Kasteeltje’. In addition to many acts of solidarity from neighbors providing food and shelter, Cinemaximiliaan felt the need to invite people to artistic expression – because art has the power to restore identity.

The project unfolds in four phases: engaging participants to tell their migration stories; creative workshops led by professional artists to develop literary texts, visuals, and audio; and, with the artistic company Needcompany, transforming this material into a live intercultural storytelling performance.

This participatory project is a shining example of the transformative power of art, giving a platform to newcomers’ stories through text, performance, video, and music. Bridge Stories is a way to “bridge” the gap and strengthen connections between newcomers and locals.

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