The Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands is pleased to announce the screening of the Netherlands contribution to the XXIIIrd European Union Film Festival.

S I M O N

(English subtitles)

a film by Eddy Terstall

on

Monday, 17 November 2023 at 7.00 p.m. in the

Auditorium of the Library and Archives Canada

395 Wellington Street, Ottawa

The film will be followed by a vin d‘honneur

Tickets can be bought at the door for $9.00 per ticket. For seniors and students: $6.50, for Members of the “Canadian Film Institute” and “Friends of the National Archives”: $6.00 at the door

Synopsis

In 1988, Camiel – a timid, homosexual dental student – is run over by a jeep. Behind the wheel is Simon – a coarse Amsterdam hash dealer, the archetype of the heterosexual male. Simon takes Camiel to the emergency room and an unusual, lifelong friendship begins. At first, Camiel is somewhat intimidated by Simon’s rough appearance, behaviour and language. Simon’s circle of friends confirms his initial impressions. Camiel soon finds out, however, that underneath his harsh exterior, Simon is a friendly and hospitable fellow with an extraordinary lust for life and a great – albeit not always politically correct – sense of humour.

www.simondefilm.nl

Awards:

• Netherlands Film Festival 2004: Awards for best actor, best director, best film and the audience award
• Tribeca Film Festival 2005: best actor

“The dynamic cast, led by Cees Geel and Marcel Hensema, brings to life an unconventional group of people who add humour to a serious subject.” Tribeca Film Festival 2005

Ottawa screening:

Monday November 17, 7 pm

Library and Archives Canada

395 Wellington Street, Ottawa