The 39^th edition of the Netherlands Film Festival opens on Friday the 27^th of September with Instinct, Halina Reijn’s directorial debut starring Carice van Houten and Marwan Kenzari. The psychological thriller about an experienced psychologist, who in spite of her expertise and experience is completely infatuated by a sex offender, premieres in the presence of leading actors Carice van Houten and Marwan Kenzari. Both actors enjoy international fame and will walk the red carpet for the festive premiere in Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. Topkapi Films produced Instinct and Man Up – Reijn’s and van Houten’s company – initiated and coproduced the film. The Netherlands Film Festival (NFF) runs from the 27^th of September to the 5^th of October of 2019.