Er zijn weinig filmmakers in België wiens werk zich over zo’n breedte uitspreidt als Johan Grimonprez. Zijn doorbraak was het iconische videowerk Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y dat zijn première had op Documenta X in Kassel, zijn recentste wapenfeit is de nominatie voor de Oscar van beste documentaire met Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat.   Zijn eerste en laatste […]

NW presents the latest and most remarkable arthouse cinema. Serving as the sole arthouse cinema in the Dender region, our cinema consistently offers thoughtfully co-curated lineup of films.

In 1974, the Centre for Societal Renewal is founded in Aalst, later giving rise to NW. The centre brings together organisations and voices that explore alternative ways of shaping society. The Info~Angel working group plays a central role in this. Their name reflects their goal: to provoke and raise awareness, like a bee’s sting. With […]

Every last Sunday of the month, we combine a children’s film with a brunch edition of Kitchen Stories. A healthy and delicious brunch, prepared for you in and around the kitchen of NW in collaboration with artists, volunteers, and organizations. As a visitor, you can enjoy it while supporting the next edition of Kitchen Stories. […]

Lokaal Solidair, part of Lokaal Dendy, is a space for gathering, learning, and reimagining solidarity as an everyday practice. Rooted in collaboration with partners like Diversplus, it invites us to act with shared responsibility through lectures, benefits, film screenings, workshops, and ongoing initiatives like a solidarity shop and storytelling-inspired offerings. Through 2028, NW focuses on […]

Zij die hier zijn, zijn van hier (Walter Swennen). A curated collection of contemporary and classic Belgian film.  

During the renovation of NW, the emphasis was on creating a central space for cooking. The open kitchen is a shared space, linked to everything happening in the building and the community in and around NW. The open kitchen brings people together, each with their own story.  In our open kitchen, cooking is a thoughtful […]