Genre: Drama, Science Fiction Open: 19:00 - 22:00 hrs Tickets: € 5 Dream Machine: AHRIMAN II Door open : 19:00 Movie start : 19:30 Q&A with Director Mani Nickpour and Exposition Info: The balance between light and darkness is put to the test. In the aftermath of a war in the Middle East, an innocent Water Carrier falls victim to the violence, her tragic death sending ripples through time. Nima, an ex-soldier now living in Amsterdam, is tormented by guilt and fragmented memories. To find redemption, he must confront his past with the help of a mysterious Dream Machine—while Ahriman, the evil spirit of chaos, tempts Nima through his minion Linda, luring him into darkness. Centuries earlier, King Cyrus the Great battles Ahriman, setting into motion events that will resonate with Nima's journey across time. Their destinies are woven together, and only by facing their deepest fears can they restore the light. AHRIMAN II: Dream Machine is a tale rooted in ancient mythology, blending Persian, Greek, and Egyptian influences with the unique flair of Japanese MANGA storytelling. To redeem himself, Nima, an ex-soldier haunted by guilt, must confront a dark spirit manipulating his past and present with the help of a mysterious Dream Machine—a battle that began centuries ago with King Cyrus against Ahriman, the spirit of chaos, threatening the balance between light and darkness across time. Director BIO: Mani Nickpour is a Dutch-Persian filmmaker based in Amsterdam, known for his teaching at film schools and for his debut two-part feature film "Ahriman: Death Before Dying" and "Ahriman II: Dream Machine," which won 'Best Fantasy Award' at Kanazawa Film Festival in Japan and 'Best Feature Film Award' at Phenomena International Film Festival in Brazil. Mani's passion for filmmaking began early, influenced by his father, who was deeply involved in films. At seven, Mani appeared in a feature film, sparking his love for storytelling. His father also plays a key role in the Ahriman films, adding a personal touch to his debut. Since 2007, Mani has taught camera technique , editing and compositing at film schools like Open Studio and the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. He also founded HADOKEN, an audiovisual production company producing corporate films, short fiction, and feature films. Mani's work is inspired by ancient symbolism and mythology, which are recurring themes in his films. He collaborates with musicians on soundtracks, often contributing to the music himself. Cast & Crew Mani Nickpour as Nima Selma Copijn as Andromeda and Linda Samantha van den Doel as the Water-Carrier Juliet Cannegieter as Goddess Anahita Masaki Naito as Yorishiro Olena Uttai as Lady Uttai Maree van der Linden as April Lavinia Meijer as Angie Saeid Nickpour as Doctor Razi Shea Elmore as Spenta-Mainyu Setsu Taichibana as Yume Joost Knol - camera operator Sierra Bloem - Assistent director and camera operator Masood Banozade - camera operator Alin Wishka - camera operator Michael Williams - camera operator and producer (Japan) David Bronkhorst - associate producer Trailer: https://youtu.be/_GHYBra0mWk