Jafar Panahi • Director of It Was Just an Accident

Interview: Jafar Panahi • Director of It Was Just an Accident

“I wanted to show young directors that it’s impossible to stop a filmmaker”

At Cinehill, where he was presented with the Maverick Award, the Iranian filmmaker broke down his reflection on trauma and violence, and the fragile hope of banishing it  

12/08 | /France/Luxembourg/Iran

Europa Distribution set to explore the promotion of Nordic films in Haugesund

Europa Distribution set to explore the promotion of Nordic films in Haugesund

The distributors network will host panel featuring case studies on the releases of Lilja Ingolfsdottir's Loveable and Dag Johan Haugerud's Dreams in Europe  

12/08 | Haugesund 2025 | New Nordic Films

Review: Sweetheart

Review: Sweetheart

For her debut feature, Margherita Spampinato uses the template of the generational gap, but examines more layers of it  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Filmmakers of the Present

Review: Judas’ Gospel

Review: Judas’ Gospel

With his newest feature, Giulio Base tries to tell the story of Christ from Judas’ point of view, in a compelling way  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Out of Competition

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Ampere Analysis finds family films and horror leading as studios rethink theatrical release strategies - 30/07/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 30/07/2025
Ampere Analysis finds family films and horror leading as studios rethink theatrical release strategies
According to research, studios facing superhero fatigue are turning to family films and horror, betting on fresh genres to lift ticket sales

Market Trends
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A busy summer festival season awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering the buzziest events, including Locarno, Venice, Sarajevo, Haugesund, Toronto, San Sebastián, Zurich and many others

Produce – Co-Produce... - Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers - 12/08/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 12/08/2025
Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers
Geneva has launched a film commission and will instigate a 30% rebate in 2026, whilst Neuchâtel is testing a pilot scheme offering up to 15% back on local spend

Produce – Co-Produce... - Legend of the Happy Worker demonstrates the value of crypto-financing - 06/08/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 06/08/2025
Legend of the Happy Worker demonstrates the value of crypto-financing
Swiss-based Arts 3’s involvement in Duwayne Dunham’s film, premiering at Locarno, proves how crypto-financing can operate within hybrid production funding models

Produce – Co-Produce... - Luigi Sales • Head of Content and Original Productions, Giffoni Innovation Hub - 30/07/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 30/07/2025
Luigi Sales • Head of Content and Original Productions, Giffoni Innovation Hub
The expert discusses the role of the Giffoni Innovation Hub initiative, which is a key resource for audiovisual production and strategic planning aimed at public and private stakeholders

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Paul Wiegard and Vera Herchenbach • Distributors, Madman Entertainment - 29/07/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 29/07/2025
Paul Wiegard and Vera Herchenbach • Distributors, Madman Entertainment
The two Australian distributors dig deep into their work with European titles, and how their market is responding to industry and audience transformations

European Policy - A new European Parliament report addresses challenges to EU copyright law brought about by generative AI - 28/07/2025

European Policy – 28/07/2025
A new European Parliament report addresses challenges to EU copyright law brought about by generative AI
The study illuminates the tensions between the two while suggesting reforms to simultaneously promote innovation while protecting authorship

Animation - The European Audiovisual Observatory examines the evolution of theatrical animated films - 24/07/2025

Animation – 24/07/2025
The European Audiovisual Observatory examines the evolution of theatrical animated films
A new report tracks how animated flicks have bounced back post-pandemic, while European productions continue to face challenges in terms of global reach and market share

Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers

Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers

Geneva has launched a film commission and will instigate a 30% rebate in 2026, whilst Neuchâtel is testing a pilot scheme offering up to 15% back on local spend  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Locarno Pro

Review: Don't Let the Sun

Review: Don't Let the Sun

Jacqueline Zünd’s debut feature explores isolation and hope in a dystopian, sun-scorched future, using silence and visuals to tell a haunting story  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Filmmakers of the Present

Dika Ofoma’s Till the Morning Comes snags three prizes at Locarno’s Open Doors

Dika Ofoma’s Till the Morning Comes snags three prizes at Locarno’s Open Doors

Other prominent victors included Azata Soro’s Diary of a Goat Woman and Naishe Nyamubaya’s Black Snake as well as Rwandan filmmaker Yannick Mizero Kaba  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Locarno Pro/Awards

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 77: The Flats (France/Ireland/UK/Belgium) - 22/07/2025

22/07/2025
Episode 77: The Flats (France/Ireland/UK/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Alessandra Celesia are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 76: The Girl with the Needle (Denmark/Poland/Sweden) - 08/05/2025

08/05/2025
Episode 76: The Girl with the Needle (Denmark/Poland/Sweden)
The producers of the film by Magnus von Horn are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 75: Vermiglio (Italy/France/Belgium) - 25/03/2025

25/03/2025
Episode 75: Vermiglio (Italy/France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Maura Delpero are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 74: Crossing (Sweden/ Denmark/France/Turkey/Georgia) - 20/03/2025

20/03/2025
Episode 74: Crossing (Sweden/ Denmark/France/Turkey/Georgia)
The producers of the film by Levan Akin are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 73: Flow (Latvia/France/Belgium) - 10/12/2024

10/12/2024
Episode 73: Flow (Latvia/France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Gints Zilbalodis are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 72: Wishing on a Star (Italy/Slovakia/Czech Republic/Austria/Croatia) - 28/11/2024

28/11/2024
Episode 72: Wishing on a Star (Italy/Slovakia/Czech Republic/Austria/Croatia)
The producers of the film by Peter Kerekes are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 71: Superluna (Italy/Belgium) - 14/11/2024

14/11/2024
Episode 71: Superluna (Italy/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Federico Bondi are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France) - 27/06/2024

27/06/2024
Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France)
The producers of the film by Pablo Berger are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Locarno showcases its selection of short films

Locarno showcases its selection of short films

The European shorts that have begun unspooling in competition as part of the festival’s Pardi di Domani section offer a more personal view of the world  

12/08 | Locarno 2025

Series review: Silence

Series review: Silence

Eduardo Casanova's extreme universe continues to expand with a queer and political tragicomedy about extraordinary beings living in oppressive situations caused by very ordinary humans  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Out of Competition

Review: The Seasons

Review: The Seasons

Maureen Fazendeiro’s hybrid film whisks us off to the Alentejo region of southern Portugal, and unearths artefacts, stories and songs  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Review: E

Review: E

With her third feature film, provocative Finnish director Anna Eriksson takes us to the Desert of the Real, a kind of frenzied metaverse populated by lost souls  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Out of Competition

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Photogalleries

Cannes 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/05/2025

13/05/2025
Cannes 2025 – Photogalleries
The international film industry is gathering again on the Croisette for a packed edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 13-24 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/02/2025

13/02/2025
Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 75th edition, the first under the direction of Tricia Tuttle, from 13-23 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

San Sebastian 2024 – Photogalleries - 23/09/2024

23/09/2024
San Sebastian 2024 – Photogalleries
The San Sebastián International Film Festival cements its position on the global festival circuit with its 72st edition, which is unspooling from 20-28 September. Check out our exclusive photo galleries

Venice 2024 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2024

27/08/2024
Venice 2024 – Photogalleries
After the media storm triggered by last year's SAG-AFTRA strike, the global film community is back on the Lido for the 81st Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 28 August-7 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2024 – Photogalleries - 14/05/2024

14/05/2024
Cannes 2024 – Photogalleries
The international film industry is gathering again on the Croisette for a packed edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 14-25 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

Berlinale 2024 – Photogalleries - 15/02/2024

15/02/2024
Berlinale 2024 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 74th edition, the last under the direction of Carlo Chatrian and Mariette Rissenbeek, from 15-25 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

San Sebastián 2023 – Photogalleries - 25/09/2023

25/09/2023
San Sebastián 2023 – Photogalleries
The San Sebastián International Film Festival cements its position on the global festival circuit with its 71st edition, which is unspooling from 22-30 September. Check out our exclusive photo galleries

Venice 2023 – Photogalleries - 01/09/2023

01/09/2023
Venice 2023 – Photogalleries
After the media storm triggered by the SAG-AFTRA strike, the global film community is back on the Lido for the 80th Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 30 August-9 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Review: Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due

Review: Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due

Abdellatif Kechiche’s third instalment in his saga continues his long-form exploration of youth and desire, focusing more on female agency and less on objectification  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Review: Mare’s Nest

Review: Mare’s Nest

Ben Rivers delivers an ode to the reckless and carefree nature of childhood in this poetic and enigmatic portrait of an array of characters dancing towards an unknown destination  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Review: Bobò

Review: Bobò

Pippo Delbono treats us to a simple and highly poetic portrait of the person who, in his own words, saved his life and gave new meaning to his work  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Out of Competition

Reviews

God Will Not Help - by Hana Jušić

God Will Not Help
by Hana Jušić
Hana Jušić's second feature is a striking, rich work that tells a period family story containing surprising elements, and with some original and accomplished technical contributions

With Hasan in Gaza - by Kamal Aljafari

With Hasan in Gaza
by Kamal Aljafari
Kamal Aljafari’s documentary offers an unvarnished meditation on the cyclical nature of loss, the persistence of erasure, and the fragile yet enduring traces of humanity that linger in between

Balearic - by Ion de Sosa

Balearic
by Ion de Sosa
Ion de Sosa’s second fiction feature allows the transcendental to seep through the cracks in what’s neither a fever-dream nor a fable, but a secret, third storytelling form

Phantoms of July - by Julian Radlmaier

Phantoms of July
by Julian Radlmaier
Julian Radlmaier portrays life in small-town Germany, mixing fantasy with reality to confront themes of identity, migration and the quest for meaning

Fantasy - by Kukla

Fantasy
by Kukla
With her feature debut, Kukla delves into the big questions of coming of age, exploring sexuality and friendships among women in a patriarchal environment

In the Land of Arto - by Tamara Stepanyan

In the Land of Arto
by Tamara Stepanyan
Armenian-French director Tamara Stepanyan’s enigmatic first fiction feature slowly unveils the mysteries behind the death of a man whose hidden past sheds light on a painful present

The Deal - by Jean-Stéphane Bron, Alice Winocour

The Deal
by Jean-Stéphane Bron, Alice Winocour
Jean-Stéphane Bron delivers a sharp and enthralling diplomatic thriller unfolding in the hushed yet tumultuous wings of an international conference on Iranian nuclear power

1x2 - by Alberto Utrera

1x2
by Alberto Utrera
Alberto Utrera's black comedy, based on real events, once again demonstrates that money – or the desire to possess it – brings out the violent, greedy and savage beast that lies within humans

Review: Blue Heron

Review: Blue Heron

Familial bonds and fragments of memory shape Canadian-Hungarian director Sophy Romvari’s stunning, emotionally eloquent feature debut  

12/08 | Locarno 2025 | Filmmakers of the Present

Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter • Directors of White Snail

Interview: Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter • Directors of White Snail

“These two people never had the privilege of being truly understood, and that’s the reason they need to meet”

The Austrian directors discuss their film dealing with urban isolation and poor mental health and starring the real-life protagonists of the true stores it’s based on  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Hana Jušić • Director of God Will Not Help

Interview: Hana Jušić • Director of God Will Not Help

“When people want to possess – whether a person, a status, or a sense of belonging – it often kills the possibility for real solidarity”

The Croatian filmmaker breaks down her second feature, which is set in a historical context but which refers to contemporary, local realities  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Interviews

Kamal Aljafari • Director of With Hasan in Gaza

Kamal Aljafari • Director of With Hasan in Gaza
The Palestinian director explains the peculiar circumstances which led to him turning some lost tapes of life in Gaza in the early 2000s into a film

Giona A Nazzaro • Artistic director, Locarno Film Festival

Giona A Nazzaro • Artistic director, Locarno Film Festival
The artistic director of the Swiss gathering talked to us about this year’s programme and about the importance of building an offering that adequately reflects the complexity of this historical moment

Jafar Panahi • Director of It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi • Director of It Was Just an Accident
At Cinehill, where he was presented with the Maverick Award, the Iranian filmmaker broke down his reflection on trauma and violence, and the fragile hope of banishing it

Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter • Directors of White Snail

Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter • Directors of White Snail
The Austrian directors discuss their film dealing with urban isolation and poor mental health and starring the real-life protagonists of the true stores it’s based on

Hana Jušić • Director of God Will Not Help

Hana Jušić • Director of God Will Not Help
The Croatian filmmaker breaks down her second feature, which is set in a historical context but which refers to contemporary, local realities

Julian Radlmaier • Director of Phantoms of July

Julian Radlmaier • Director of Phantoms of July
The French-German director tells us more about the starting point for his new fiction feature as well as the main influences underpinning it

Tamara Stepanyan • Director of In the Land of Arto

Tamara Stepanyan • Director of In the Land of Arto
The Armenian-French director discusses her first fiction feature, sharing insights on the casting process and on how she weaves real-life elements into fiction

Tilda Grossel Bogdanović • Director, Ponta Lopud Film Festival

Tilda Grossel Bogdanović • Director, Ponta Lopud Film Festival
We sat with the director of the Croatian festival to discuss their unique approach to small events with an accessible, high-profile guest list for young talents and the local audience alike

Review: Balearic

Review: Balearic

Ion de Sosa’s second fiction feature allows the transcendental to seep through the cracks in what’s neither a fever-dream nor a fable, but a secret, third storytelling form  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Filmmakers of the Present

Review: The Fin

Review: The Fin

Syeyoung Park takes us on an emotional journey set in a unified but devastated post-apocalyptic Korea  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Filmmakers of the Present

Julian Radlmaier • Director of Phantoms of July

Interview: Julian Radlmaier • Director of Phantoms of July

“Themes like immigration, loneliness, class and economic struggles are universal, and I hope the film resonates that way”

The French-German director tells us more about the starting point for his new fiction feature as well as the main influences underpinning it  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Seasons - by Maureen Fazendeiro

The Seasons
by Maureen Fazendeiro
Locarno 2025 - Competition

Duse - by Pietro Marcello

Duse
by Pietro Marcello
Venezia 2025 - Competition

Solomamma - by Janicke Askevold

Solomamma
by Janicke Askevold
Locarno 2025 - Competition

Dry Leaf - by Alexandre Koberidze

Dry Leaf
by Alexandre Koberidze
Locarno 2025 - Competition

The Lake - by Fabrice Aragno

The Lake
by Fabrice Aragno
Locarno 2025 - Competition

Balearic - by Ion de Sosa

Balearic
by Ion de Sosa
Locarno 2025 - Filmmakers of the Present

Don’t Let Me Die - by Andrei Epure

Don’t Let Me Die
by Andrei Epure
Locarno 2025 - Filmmakers of the Present

In the Land of Arto - by Tamara Stepanyan

In the Land of Arto
by Tamara Stepanyan
Locarno 2025 - Piazza Grande

Review: Donkey Days

Review: Donkey Days

Rosanne Pel’s sophomore feature tells the story of two sisters’ rivalry as they strive to earn their quirky mother’s love and attention  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Competition

Review: The Dead of Winter

Review: The Dead of Winter

Brian Kirk transports the audience to the snowy plains of Minnesota where the uncontaminated countryside forming the backdrop to his characters’ lives hides unanticipated dangers  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Piazza Grande

Review: The Birthday Party

Review: The Birthday Party

Spanish helmer Miguel Ángel Jiménez stages a birthday extravaganza led by Willem Dafoe and based on Greek writer Panos Karnezis’s eponymous novel  

11/08 | Locarno 2025 | Piazza Grande

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Reviews

That Summer in Paris - by Valentine Cadic

That Summer in Paris
by Valentine Cadic
BERLINALE 2025: Valentine Cadic dives into the Olympic Games in Paris for an angelic debut feature, full of delicate and original charm

Caravan - by Zuzana Kirchnerová

Caravan
by Zuzana Kirchnerová
CANNES 2025: A Czech mother and her son with Down syndrome journey through Italy in Zuzana Kirchnerová’s road movie about fatigue, love and human connections

Comatogen - by Igor Cobileanski

Comatogen
by Igor Cobileanski
Four characters’ lives intersect in ethical dilemmas in Igor Cobileanski’s newest film

Colours of Time - by Cédric Klapisch

Colours of Time
by Cédric Klapisch
CANNES 2025: Cédric Klapisch once again demonstrates his talent for choral comedy-dramas, offering a light-hearted and sincere reflection on the present and History

Young Mothers - by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Young Mothers
by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
CANNES 2025: Belgian filmmakers Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne combine their cinema in the plural, always in touch with reality, its determinisms and its flashes of light

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 12/08/2025

Geneva and Neuchâtel to roll out cash-rebate schemes to lure filmmakers

Geneva has launched a film commission and will instigate a 30% rebate in 2026, whilst Neuchâtel is testing a pilot scheme offering up to 15% back on local spend

Produce – Co-Produce... – 06/08/2025

Legend of the Happy Worker demonstrates the value of crypto-financing

Swiss-based Arts 3’s involvement in Duwayne Dunham’s film, premiering at Locarno, proves how crypto-financing can operate within hybrid production funding models

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 30/07/2025

Ampere Analysis finds family films and horror leading as studios rethink theatrical release strategies

According to research, studios facing superhero fatigue are turning to family films and horror, betting on fresh genres to lift ticket sales

Produce – Co-Produce... – 30/07/2025

Luigi Sales • Head of Content and Original Productions, Giffoni Innovation Hub

The expert discusses the role of the Giffoni Innovation Hub initiative, which is a key resource for audiovisual production and strategic planning aimed at public and private stakeholders

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