Today kicks off my favorite film festival of all - the yearly event sponsored by Amnesty International. The 2007 program looks fascinating and takes place in various locations in Amsterdam, although it is primarily held at De Balie. They even have showings in Den Haag, at the Filmhuis.

Tickets are €7.50 per film (only €6 apiece with your student card) and you can reserve in advance - in fact, it's recommended as many sell out early on. Or you can do what I do - purchase a Passe-partout € 25.00 and see as many films as you want.

The program is available online; just scroll down to see English film descriptions.

It's not to be missed, but it will all be over by Sunday. Be sure to check it out!