A selection of the rave reactions in the press:
“☆☆☆☆ – A fascinating documentary”
– Algemeen Dagblad
“The Rijksmuseum will never be the same again. This documentary shows in a great way why that is and why it is necessary.”
– Volkskrant
“The documentary is full of confrontational observations that makes the viewer think about their own view of history.”
– Trouw
“The final scene in which history is turned upside down, or simply: put right, is a very accurate final chord.”
– De DocUpdate
“☆☆☆☆☆ – For those in 2021, […] his or her gaze wants to broaden […] New Light is a good tool to do that with.”
– 8weekly
“Beautiful film. An intense experience. Ida Does shows the tragedy, injustice and withers behind the splendor of the Rijksmuseum.”
– Adriaan van Dis
Watch the trailer of New Light here: