Superkrachten voor je hoofd / Superpowers for Your Mind: dir Dylan Haegens (2024)

Lev is an insecure boy who leads a dull life with restrictive parents. But then his cool, rebellious grandma shows up to sweep him away on an exciting adventure to discover his own superpowers. The film combines a great family-friendly;y adventure with important themes about fear of failure, self-confidence, and positive thinking; thanks to his fearless grandma and the challenges they face together, Lev learns to embrace his own shortcomings. He discovers that true superpower doesn’t lie in the ability to fly, laser eyes, or controlling objects, but in his mind …

This Dutch film shows in the Foundation’s Imaging Room as part of the European Film Festival, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the UAE in partnership with the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Art. Through a curated selection of titles ranging from award-winning productions to emerging voices in European cinema, and with impressively discounted ticket prices, the Festival aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Europe’s film landscape.