A Place in the Middle (2026)

From high-impact fitness routines to experimental stage productions, what drives the transformation of Amsterdam’s deconsecrated churches into lively cultural destinations? As conventional third places disappear across modern neighborhoods, these revitalized buildings could step back into their historic duty as communal gathering hubs. Despite losing their religious titles, the interiors still preserve striking architectural echoes of their sacred past. This documentary uncovers how that enduring heritage directly shapes the contemporary events and community life unfolding within these repurposed spaces.