CAN YOU USE HYPNOSIS TO EXPERIENCE YOUR FAVOURITE FILM AS IF YOU WERE WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME?

You know every scene, every plot twist and perhaps even every line by heart. But what if you could forget all that for a moment? No prior knowledge, no expectations. Just that excitement and sense of wonder you felt the very first time.

With Pathé Rewind, we’re investigating whether hypnosis can surprise you all over again with a film you know inside out. Sign up and take part in this experiment!

PATHÉ REWIND

With Pathé Rewind, we’re investigating whether hypnosis can enable you to experience your favourite film as if for the first time. We’re undertaking this unique experiment together with an experienced hypnotherapist.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

  1. 1.

    You complete the registration form in full and choose your favourite film.

  2. 2.

    Pathé will select 30 participants from all the entries.

  3. 3.

    If you’re selected, you’ll have a personal online session with a hypnotherapist.

  4. 4.

    On 9 November, the moment of truth arrives. You’ll experience your favourite film all over again on the big screen. But will it feel just like the very first time?

 

It’s not about proving that hypnosis works, but about the question: can you experience a film as if for the first time?

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Pathé Rewind

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROMOTION

About this event 

PATHÉ REWIND is a unique experiment by Pathé, in collaboration with hypnotist Victor Kraemer, in which 30 film enthusiasts will attempt, through hypnosis, to experience their favourite film for the very first time all over again. With no prior knowledge, no spoilers – just the excitement of that very first time. 

Curious to see if you can experience your favourite film as if for the very first time again? 

You can register from Monday 26 October until Thursday 29 October 2026, 11.59 pm. Registrations received after this deadline will not be accepted. 

 

Participation & registration 

  • To take part, please complete the registration form at www.pathe.nl/nl/info/rewind in full between Monday 26 October and Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59 pm.  

  • Participation is open to anyone aged 18 or over who is resident in the Netherlands. 

  • Completing the form does not guarantee participation. Pathé will carefully assess each application. If you are selected, you will be notified by email between 29 and 30 October. Please therefore check your junk mail (spam) folder regularly. 

  • When registering, please indicate your preferred film. You can choose from: The Matrix, Se7en, La La Land and Interstellar. 

  • Pathé will select the film for which the most applications have been received. Only participants who have specified this film as their preference will be eligible to take part in the experiment. 

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when registering. 

 

Selection & contact 

  • Pathé will assess your application based on your film preferences, personal motivation, availability and consent to take part in the promotion. 

  • There is space for a maximum of 30 participants. 

  • Pathé will contact the selected participants by email by Friday 30 October 2026 at the latest. 

  • By registering, you give Pathé permission to contact you via the email address or telephone number provided. 

  • Pathé reserves the right to refuse an application without giving a reason. 

 

The experiment

  • Selected participants will be invited to a one-to-one online session with hypnotist Victor Kraemer. This session will be scheduled between 30 October and 8 November 2026.

  • The cinema experiment will take place on Monday 9 November 2026 at Pathé Buitenhof in The Hague.

  • Just before the film screening, participants will once again be put under hypnosis by Victor Kraemer, after which the selected film will be shown on the big screen.

  • PATHÉ REWIND is an experiment. Pathé offers no guarantee that the hypnosis session(s) will have the desired effect or that the initial viewing experience will actually be relived.

  • Through this experiment, Pathé is investigating whether hypnosis can contribute to a new cinema experience. Pathé makes no claims regarding the effectiveness of hypnosis as a method.

  • Participation in the hypnosis session(s) is entirely voluntary. Participants may indicate at any time that they wish to stop the session.

  • By registering, you give your consent to be hypnotised by Victor Kraemer during a personal online session and during the event on 9 November 2026.

  • Pathé accepts no liability for the outcome, the effect, or any other consequences of the hypnosis sessions.

  • All costs for travel to and from the venue are at your own expense.

 

Visual material 

  • Pathé may capture visual material during the experiment and the film screening for promotional purposes. 

  • By taking part, you consent to this material being used to promote PATHÉ REWIND and related campaigns. 


Important 

  • Participation is free of charge. 

  • The access provided to the experiment and the film screening is strictly personal and non-transferable. It cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form of compensation. 

  • Pathé’s General Terms and Conditions for Promotions apply. 

  • If you have any questions, please contact Pathé Customer Services.