Filmhuis Draait Door with Jan Brokken and the film ‘Youri’

'Youri' takes us back to Amsterdam in the 1980s. Journalist Jan Brokken meets the world-famous pianist Youri Egorov, who fled the Soviet Union. A close friendship develops between the quiet writer-to-be and the flamboyant pianist, profoundly influencing both their lives. Starring Joes Brauers as Jan Brokken and Levan Gelbakhiani as Youri Egorov.

Programme:

- Doors open 14.30–15.00

- Introduction with Jan Brokken 15.30

- Screening of Youri 17.20

- Post-screening discussion, questions & signing

Jan Brokken is one of the best-known Dutch writers of literary non-fiction. In his highly acclaimed body of work, he connects personal histories with music, art and major events in European history. 'In het huis van de dichter' is his autobiographical account of his friendship with Egorov. After the film, Jan Brokken will talk to the audience, with an opportunity for questions and book signing. This special Filmhuis Draait Door event was made possible through collaboration with De Vrije Boekhandel.