Masha Novikova & Annike Kaljouw | 2023 | NL | 83’ | EN subtitles

This documentary tells about the colorful and cheerful history of the Amsterdam Ship of Fools, which sailed around the world for more than 30 years to bring theatre, joy and folly. At the helm is the creator of this sailing work of art: captain and actor August Dirks, who lived and worked on the Azart for more than 30 years. Amsterdam's Azartplein is named after this fool's boat. Captain August wanted to sail the VOC route, he said, but in a different way. “Not to steal and kill, but to play and share.” Now stranded – literally – on a South American beach, where the wonderful story continues, led by a local theater group.

The filmmakers will be in attendance, and there will be an online Q&A with August after the screening. The photo book AZART De Blauwe Schuit, film posters and more will be for sale this evening.