airborne
Search and watch the Airborne 
Francis Broekhuijsen starred in our show last year.
This year, he'll join us in a 10-part vlog series to search for the Airbone . What exactly is that Airborne heart? Why do we feel a deep connection to that history? What does freedom mean?
Together with the Arteffects Academy, Francis will approach young and old on the street, give you a look behind the scenes and meet the people of Bridge to Liberation 2021.
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episode 1:
Thea Bouwhuis
Thea Bouwhuis (90) is an eyewitness to the Battle of Arnhem and experienced the subsequent evacuation and reconstruction. Thea is a regular visitor to the Airborne Museum, where she shares her stories with future generations. Francis hears about everything she witnessed as a child, what she had to leave behind, and then rebuilt.
episode 2:
THEO JANSSEN
An over-the-top Arnhem vlog episode in which Francis meets Theo Janssen on the hallowed football grounds of the Gelredome. Theo is an Arnhem native through and through, having played for Vitesse for years, taking a stint at Dutch clubs like FC Twente and Ajax, and when a European career beckoned, he stayed, because leaving Arnhem wasn't an option.
Theo Jansen's Airborne
Episode 3:
THE NEW GENERATION
This vlog might surprise you too. Francis speaks with a group of students from the Rijn IJssel school. When you think of young people between the ages of 16 and 21, you might not immediately think that World War II has an impact on them. But things turned out quite differently..
The students shared wonderful personal stories about the impact of war and what freedom means to them. Even in this generation, a true Airborne .
Episode 4:
AIRBORNE DIEHARD
In this episode, we talk with Airborne expert and veteran Thijs van der Laan. His personal experience and historical knowledge allow him to relentlessly discuss the impact of war. Besides the historical stories, his personal accounts of his deployments deeply touch many people. That's why he regularly shares these stories with the new generation, so we never forget.
episode 5:
PHION
Since our very first edition in 2013, we've been collaborating with Phion - the Orchestra of Gelderland and Overijssel - and what a pleasure it is. Every year, they open with Beethoven's 5th Symphony and accompany the various artists. It's also special for the musicians to delve into a new musical genre each year. Curious what a Phion rehearsal is like or who actually creates that beautiful music? Watch and listen with Francis and discover the musicians' Airborne.
episode 6:
INTRODANS
Introdans is a true Arnhem dance company with international allure. We're so proud to have been working with them for years. Francis goes to watch rehearsals on a warm spring day and, after a long absence from a performance, enjoys the intensity of the dance and dancers. Join Francis for a glimpse into a rehearsal and experience how they carry freedom within themselves.
episode 7:
DENNIS KROON
Dennis Kroon is one of the artists in Bridge to Liberation and is also a veteran. Francis visits this Falcon Warrior at his former home, the Oranjekazerne in Schaarsbergen. They talk about camaraderie, the humanitarian work of the military, and what Dennis considers the Airborne .
episode 8:
HANNAH
Francis talks with 10-year-old Hannah. As Children's Correspondent for the vfonds, she'll be speaking with eyewitness Thea Bouwhuis. What's it like to conduct these conversations as an ambassador for her generation? What impact do these stories have on her, and what about her own Airborne ? Click here to learn more about Hannah from Arnhem.
Episode 9:
The Airborne ❤️ of Arnhem
In this episode, Francis goes into town and asks shoppers, including several true Arnhem residents, about the origins of Airborne. He asks what September means to them and how they experience the stories of the war. Join us as we witness the vibrant Airborne movement in the city.
episode 10:
BEHIND THE SCENES
In the final vlog, Francis takes you behind the scenes of Bridge to Liberation. He speaks with the people from Arteffects who pour their heart and soul into the films you'll see during the show. You'll also meet the producer of Bridge to Liberation and learn all sorts of fun details about the upcoming show.