Love robots, doppelgängers, and tragic heroes — behind these iconic cinematic figures lies a mythical past. Although most films are set in the present or the future, classical myths play a significant role throughout Hollywood. Countless films draw inspiration from archetypal narrative patterns and mythical characters — even, or perhaps especially, when they explore contemporary themes such as AI, gender, and psychology.

Every year, I curate the Cinema Mythologica series at the De Uitkijk cinema. In this series, we uncover the hidden mythical layers within film history — from Oedipus complexes to narcissistic algorithms. Each screening begins with a brief introduction in English, inviting you to view the film through a mythological lens.