Fled from Ukraine to Venlo…
Leaving behind your family, home, and belongings.
Now living in Horst, California.
Here’s a glimpse into the life of Bohdana and her family.
Faces Off Venlo follows Dide and Teuntje, who rent and care for what used to be the oldest working cinema in the Netherlands: De Kinematograaf.
This photo series steps into their daily world, into a building where time hangs in the corners, where old projectors and worn seats quietly tell their own stories.
It’s not just about the cinema itself, but about the two people keeping it alive.
About how they move through this strange, beautiful space and how their lives connect to a Venlo that has shifted over the years.
These images offer a glimpse into a place that still matters, held together by the quiet dedication of the people who care for it.
— The City collective
The former city cinema, its screen not the original one, but still a witness to what this room once held.
Here, films were shown, theatre pieces played out, and exhibitions came to life. A space shaped by gatherings, stories, and the people who filled it.
