For most people, the word voorlichting (Dutch for "sexual education") conjures images of awkward classroom videos, diagrams of anatomy, and the stern voice of a narrator warning against the dangers of misinformation. But for an entire generation of Dutch and Belgian viewers who came of age in the early 1990s, "Voorlichting 1991" was something far more complex. It was not merely an educational filmstrip; it was a cultural artifact, a secret social script, and—surprisingly—a touchstone for early relationships and romantic storylines.
As we scroll through ghosted texts and superficial DMs in 2026, perhaps we need a re-release. Bring back the terrible jazz music. Bring back the park bench breakups. Bring back the idea that the most romantic storyline is the one where everyone feels safe. sexuele voorlichting 1991 full full
By Cultural Archivist Jan Veldman