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Stories Set in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is Europe's largest port, a Dutch city bombed flat in 1940. It rebuilt as the continent's boldest skyline — cube houses and bridges instead of nostalgia — and its credits run gloriously odd. Ender's Shadow drafted its street kid; the Eurovision fire saga sang here. Open Rotterdam on the StoryTerra map and filter its stories by any era.
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Browse 8 books, 15 movies and 3 games set in Rotterdam.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Two small-town aspiring musicians chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition where high stakes scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.
Ender's Shadow
Welcome to Battleschool.Growing up is never easy. But try living on the mean streets as a child begging for food and fighting like a dog with ruthless gangs of starving kids who wouldn't hesitate to pound your skull…
UFC Fight Night 87: Overeem vs. Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski (also known as UFC Fight Night 87) was a mixed martial arts event held on May 8 2016 at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam Netherlands.
Within Temptation & The Metropole Orchestra: Black Symphony
Their most ambitious staging to date Black Symphony is capturing a unique concert at Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena on February 7 2008. Sold out months in advance Within Temptation performed to 10000 fans with the 60-piece…
The Marathon
Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't they will lose their garage.
Due piccoli italiani
The daring journey through Europe of two somewhat naive friends Salvatore and Felice fleeing a small town in Puglia who find themselves catapulted to Rotterdam and then to Iceland. For the first time in their lives they…
Shadow of the Giant
Bean's past was a battle just to survive. He first appeared on the streets of Rotterdam, a tiny child with a mind leagues beyond anyone else. He knew he could not survive through strength; he used his tactical genius to…
Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live
"Snakes & Arrows Live" was filmed with 21 High Definition cameras in 16x9 widescreen format over two nights in October 2007 at the Netherlands' Ahoy Rotterdam arena. Offering fans a rare and close up look at the…
Reykjavik-Rotterdam
A former sailor who has served prison sentences for alcohol smuggling fights to keep his family afloat. He is offered pay for a last tour of cargo between Reykjavik and Rotterdam. He agrees in the hope to get out of…
Shakira: Live & Off the Record
Live & Off the Record is the second live album released by Colombian-born musician Shakira. The album was released in 2004 and consists of a two-disc CD and DVD compilation. The CD includes recordings of live…
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