Den Drijver added: Michiels insane vision inspired us to produce this film.
Cinerama is one of the citys theaters also used as a venue for IFFR.
The online petition has amassed nearly 30,000 signatures.
‘Fabula’IFFR
Cinerama is not only a cinema, but also a communal space for the citizens of Rotterdam.
It has become a space that needs and deserves to be protected and preserved, said Kaludjercic.
Her speech was met with cheers and rapturous applause from the audience.
The festival will screen a total of 400 films, including short films.