Vrijhof Movie Night 1 JAWS – Anniversary Screening

Do you still dare to enter the water?

JAWS is celebrating its birthday - and you are invited to the party!

Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) is the groundbreaking thriller that forever turned the ocean into a source of terror. Off the sunny coast of Amity Island, a massive great white shark preys on unsuspecting swimmers while the mayor stubbornly refuses to close the beaches. Police chief Brody (Roy Scheider), joined by marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and grizzled shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw), sets out to confront the monster—despite his own fear of the water. By delaying the reveal of the shark, Spielberg masterfully builds tension, heightened by John Williams’s iconic two-note theme. Winner of multiple Oscars, Jaws remains a landmark of suspense, memorable characters, and primal fear of what lurks beneath the surface.

With 3 Oscars and the most recognisable film score to its name, Jaws is a true classic. One you should definitely see - again. Come to a special screening and experience JAWS as it was intended: on the big screen, with popcorn in hand.

• Lead roles: Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton
• Director: Steven Spielberg
• Scenario: Carl Gottlieb
• Music: John Williams
• Distribution: Universal Pictures
• Premiere: 1975

Cooperation

Together with Concordia, we will provide a film experience you won't want to miss. This academic year, you can enjoy a delicious Movie Night in the atmospheric theatre of the University of Twente no less than five times!

Next planned film(s)?

Keep an eye on the website, about four weeks prior to the movie night we will release the title.

Next movie night's