Review: Elvis Starling

Review: Elvis Starling

Slovenian author Janja Vidmar’s popular literary teen Elvis Škorc comes to life in an energetic movie adaptation, navigating the pitfalls of growing up

28/10 | Festival of Slovenian Film 2025

Hysteria triumphs at the 35th Film Festival Cologne

Hysteria triumphs at the 35th Film Festival Cologne

Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay’s film leads the awards list, with the latest works by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Mstyslav Chernov winning the other top prizes

28/10 | Festivals | Awards | Germany

Review: Sunny

Review: Sunny

Set against the science fiction backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse, Silke C. Engler's debut film skillfully explores themes of identity and the nature of relationships

28/10 | Films | Reviews | Germany

What About Petey? triumphs at the 26th One World Slovakia International Documentary Film Festival

What About Petey? triumphs at the 26th One World Slovakia International Documentary Film Festival

The in-person component of Slovakia’s largest and oldest documentary event draws to a close by crowning its prizewinners

28/10 | Festivals | Awards | Slovakia

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - MIA explores the future of independent distribution and the role of festivals, platforms and social media - 14/10/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/10/2025
MIA explores the future of independent distribution and the role of festivals, platforms and social media
Rome’s market hosted a panel focused on new strategies for distributing independent films in an increasingly competitive landscape

Market Trends
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Winter is coming – and so is our in-depth coverage of the European film industry. Stay ahead of the game with the latest news, market insights and festival highlights as we follow the season’s most influential events, from Ji.hlava and DOK Leipzig to Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Cork, Tallinn, Cairo, Goa, Marrakech, Red Sea and Les Arcs

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Cinemas: Building audiences and bridges for European film - 22/10/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 22/10/2025
Europa Cinemas: Building audiences and bridges for European film
We explore how the organisation has evolved from a small collective of exhibitors into a global community committed to keeping European film culture vibrant

New Media - Cannes’ Marché du Film joins forces with the American Film Market to co-create Innovation Hub and AI sessions in Los Angeles - 21/10/2025

New Media – 21/10/2025
Cannes’ Marché du Film joins forces with the American Film Market to co-create Innovation Hub and AI sessions in Los Angeles
The joint effort is set to expand the US market’s focus on technology and the future of content creation

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - MIA puts the spotlight on diversity and innovation - 16/10/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/10/2025
MIA puts the spotlight on diversity and innovation
Rome’s market presents DiversiFind, a platform for underrepresented talent, with major industry players such as Amazon and Sky on board

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Tereza Nvotová’s Father continues to dominate the Slovak box office - 16/10/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/10/2025
Tereza Nvotová’s Father continues to dominate the Slovak box office
So far, the Venice Orizzonti-premiered movie has taken 97,570 admissions and generated €720,739 in box-office revenues

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Anders Thomas Jensen’s The Last Viking enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend - 16/10/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/10/2025
Anders Thomas Jensen’s The Last Viking enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend
The film starring Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas marks the biggest Danish live-action opening since 2018, with a total of over 127,000 admissions

European Policy - EFAD voices concern over the Council of Europe’s new approach to the co-production convention for series - 14/10/2025

European Policy – 14/10/2025
EFAD voices concern over the Council of Europe’s new approach to the co-production convention for series
The association argues that the new text has shifted from its original cultural goals to economic competitiveness, thereby weakening safeguards

The Night Is Fading Away wins Doclisboa’s top prize

The Night Is Fading Away wins Doclisboa’s top prize

The Argentinian film directed by Ezequiel Salinas and Ramiro Sonzini triumphs in the International Competition, with works by Ebrû Avci and Isabel Pagliai also awarded

28/10 | Doclisboa 2025 | Awards

Guy Deleiden • Director, Film Fund Luxembourg

Interview: Guy Deleiden • Director, Film Fund Luxembourg

“The return of the Francophone Co-production Meetings to Luxembourg symbolises the country's desire to consolidate its role as a hub for Francophone players”

A meeting on the occasion of the 21st edition of this unmissable event to strengthen ties with North America and Africa

28/10 | /Luxembourg

French productions take Hollywood by storm

French productions take Hollywood by storm

The 29th edition of The American French Film Festival, which will take place from 28 October to 3 November, presents a rich and diverse programme of 70 films and series

28/10 | Festivals | Awards | USA/France

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Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France) - 14/10/2025

14/10/2025
Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France)
The producers of the upcoming film by Rúnar Rúnarsson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France) - 09/10/2025

09/10/2025
Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France)
The producers of the upcoming film by Michael R Roskam are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France) - 30/08/2025

30/08/2025
Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France)
The producers of the film by Kristina Dufková are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium) - 12/08/2025

12/08/2025
Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Jonathan Millet are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

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

Photogalleries

Venice 2025 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2025

27/08/2025
Venice 2025 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 27 August-6 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

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

Little Trouble Girls crowned at the Festival of Slovenian Film

Little Trouble Girls crowned at the Festival of Slovenian Film

Fantasy, The Mountain Won’t Move, Tales From the Magic Garden and Fiume o Morte! were also among the winners

28/10 | Festival of Slovenian Film 2025 | Awards

EXCLUSIVE: Tatino launches First Cut Lab Paris, a new global edition in the French capital

EXCLUSIVE: Tatino launches First Cut Lab Paris, a new global edition in the French capital

The Paris edition will open its call for submissions on 27 October and bring filmmakers from around the world to the editing stage

27/10 | First Cut Lab 2026

The 21st CIIF Market presents 21 projects from eight countries

The 21st CIIF Market presents 21 projects from eight countries

The event in Tenerife, featuring filmmakers Marco Berger, Marina Seresesky and Omar Al Abdul Razzak, showcases new works and includes a professional agenda

27/10 | Industry | Market | Spain

Reviews

The Stranger - by François Ozon

The Stranger
by François Ozon
VENICE 2025: François Ozon achieves perfection with a sublime adaptation of Albert Camus' legendary novel that is captivating, refined, faithful and yet highly personal

Julian - by Cato Kusters

Julian
by Cato Kusters
Cato Kusters’ first feature film offers up a pointillist story of love and poignant grief, advancing at the hurried pace of her protagonist’s memories

Five Seconds - by Paolo Virzì

Five Seconds
by Paolo Virzì
In Paolo Virzì’s new film, a family drama interpreted with sensibility by Valerio Mastandrea, a father who finds himself faced with a moral dilemma is in search of redemption

Los Tigres - by Alberto Rodríguez

Los Tigres
by Alberto Rodríguez
Alberto Rodríguez orchestrates his own unique Abyss with spectacular mise en scène to tell the story of two brothers who are professional divers

I Only Rest In The Storm - by Pedro Pinho

I Only Rest In The Storm
by Pedro Pinho
CANNES 2025: Portuguese auteur Pedro Pinho crafts an epic chronicle of an expat NGO worker discovering himself in Guinea-Bissau

Don't Call Me Mama - by Nina Knag

Don't Call Me Mama
by Nina Knag
Nina Knag’s debut feature explores the limits of desire and the asymmetry of power through a forbidden love affair

Bugonia - by Yorgos Lanthimos

Bugonia
by Yorgos Lanthimos
VENICE 2025: Yorgos Lanthimos remakes Jang Joon-hwan’s Save the Green Planet! and unleashes a wickedly playful, grotesque and unsettlingly timely tale of paranoia and power

Sundays - by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Sundays
by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa establishes herself as a filmmaker with this chronicle of a family crisis, which questions the very solid foundations of the sacrosanct institution and its limited tolerance

Left-Handed Girl wins Best Film at the Rome Film Fest

Left-Handed Girl wins Best Film at the Rome Film Fest

Taiwanese filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou wins the most important award of the 20th edition, the Jury Grand Prix goes to Nino, and Best Actor Awards to Jasmine Trinca and Anson Boon

27/10 | Rome 2025 | Awards

Vytautas Katkus’ The Visitor scoops the top prize at Riga

Vytautas Katkus’ The Visitor scoops the top prize at Riga

The film beat out eight other entries for the award, while Oleksiy Radynski’s Special Operation won the jury’s special mention

27/10 | Riga 2025 | Awards

Balkan films come out on top at the 18th edition of Luxembourg's CinÉast

Balkan films come out on top at the 18th edition of Luxembourg's CinÉast

Wind, Talk to Me and God Will Not Help took home the Grand Prix and Special Jury Prize, respectively, while Little Trouble Girls and DJ Ahmet collected additional gongs

27/10 | CinÉast 2025 | Awards

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Interviews

Ugo Bienvenu • Director of Arco

Ugo Bienvenu • Director of Arco
The French filmmaker discusses his remarkable first animated feature film, a futuristic exploration of the critical state of the world and humanity's means of improving the future

James McAvoy • Director of California Schemin'

James McAvoy • Director of California Schemin'
The Scotsman breaks down his directorial debut, a comedy based on the true story of a Scottish rapping duo who pretended to be American

Mascha Schilinski • Director of Sound of Falling

Mascha Schilinski • Director of Sound of Falling
Cineuropa met the German filmmaker, winner of the Jury Prize in Cannes and her country’s representative for the upcoming Best International Feature Oscar

Guy Deleiden • Director, Film Fund Luxembourg

Guy Deleiden • Director, Film Fund Luxembourg
A meeting on the occasion of the 21st edition of this unmissable event to strengthen ties with North America and Africa

Marek Hovorka • Director, Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

Marek Hovorka • Director, Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
The festival director discusses the refined competition structure, the gathering’s commitment to nurturing emerging voices, and its continued focus on bridging artistic and geographical boundaries

Sara Mansanet • Director, Mostra de València

Sara Mansanet • Director, Mostra de València
The new head of the Mediterranean gathering talks us through the ambitions of a festival that is now turning 40, strengthening its industry arm and expanding its range of venues

Olena Yershova • Producer of Dream Girl

Olena Yershova • Producer of Dream Girl
Meeting with the Ukrainian producer based in Turkey, who discusses Kaan Mujdeci's new project, which she is spearheading with her company TatoFilm

Adriano Chiarelli • Director of Le piranha

Adriano Chiarelli • Director of Le piranha
Meeting with the co-writer of the 2026 Italian Oscar submission Familia, who discusses his first feature film project as a director, produced by Ombre Rosse

Kabul, Between Prayers wins the top award at the 32nd Astra Film Festival

Kabul, Between Prayers wins the top award at the 32nd Astra Film Festival

Aboozar Amini’s film triumphs at the festival, which also awarded titles by David Bim, Alisa Kovalenko and Paula Oneţ

27/10 | Astra 2025 | Awards

Sundays triumphs at the Cinemed

Sundays triumphs at the Cinemed

Alauda Ruíz de Azúa’s film wins the Golden Antigone, and the Critic’s Prize and the Audience Award go to The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania

27/10 | Cinemed 2025 | Awards

CEE Animation Forum 2025 will kick off its 13th edition in Pilsen

CEE Animation Forum 2025 will kick off its 13th edition in Pilsen

The leading Central Eastern European platform for animation projects will return to Pilsen from 4–6 November for its 13th edition

24/10 | CEE Animation 2025

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Stranger - by François Ozon

The Stranger
by François Ozon
Venice 2025 - Competition
French and Belgian releases October 29

The Richest Woman in the World - by Thierry Klifa

The Richest Woman in the World
by Thierry Klifa
Cannes 2025 - Out of Competition
French release October 29

Julian - by Cato Kusters

Julian
by Cato Kusters
Toronto 2025 - Discovery
Belgian release October 29

On Falling - by Laura Carreira

On Falling
by Laura Carreira
Toronto 2024 - Discovery
San Sebastián 2024 - Silver Shell for Best Director
French release October 29

Bugonia - by Yorgos Lanthimos

Bugonia
by Yorgos Lanthimos
Venice 2025 - Competition
German, Dutch, Portuguese and Czech releases October 30, Swedish, Norwegian and Romanian releases October 31

Sundays - by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa

Sundays
by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
San Sebastián 2025 - Golden Shell for Best Film
Spanish release October 24

Franz - by Agnieszka Holland

Franz
by Agnieszka Holland
Toronto 2025 - Special Presentation
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition
German release October 23 and Polish release October 24

Diamanti - by Ferzan Ozpetek

Diamanti
by Ferzan Ozpetek
Norwegian release October 24 and Danish release October 30

Review: Residence Hammamet - My Mother’s Maktub

Review: Residence Hammamet - My Mother’s Maktub

Salvatore Allocca delivers an affectionate documentary about his mother, who has emigrated to Tunisia, and the community of Italian retirees who move abroad where the cost of living is lower

24/10 | Rome 2025

Smart Working – Il lavoro agile, Svevo Moltrasio’s sophomore feature, nears the end of shooting

Smart Working – Il lavoro agile, Svevo Moltrasio’s sophomore feature, nears the end of shooting

The film, toplined by Maccio Capatonda, tells the story of a man whose life has changed thanks to his working from home

24/10 | Production | Funding | Italy

Series review: Mrs Playmen

Series review: Mrs Playmen

Riccardo Donna’s series about the publisher of Italy’s most famous erotic magazine offers a glossy dive into 1970s Rome and its moral codes

24/10 | Rome 2025

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Reviews

I'm Not Stiller - by Stefan Haupt

I'm Not Stiller
by Stefan Haupt
For his latest feature film, Stefan Haupt decided to adapt for the screen the classic of German literature by Max Frisch

The Eyes of Others - by Andrea De Sica

The Eyes of Others
by Andrea De Sica
Andrea De Sica probes the line between love and violence in his third feature, an erotic drama set on a private island under a blinding sun, inspired by the Casati Stampa murder case

Arco - by Ugo Bienvenu

Arco
by Ugo Bienvenu
Unveiled in Cannes and winner in Annecy, Ugo Bienvenu’s debut feature is an animation gem harmoniously mixing together E.T. and Miyazaki, with a touch of Scooby-Doo

The Blue Trail - by Gabriel Mascaro

The Blue Trail
by Gabriel Mascaro
BERLINALE 2025: Gabriel Mascaro’s film is an explosive combination of a powerful leading character, stunning scenery, sharp humour and mystical rituals

Franz - by Agnieszka Holland

Franz
by Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland directs a non-traditional biopic of Kafka and attempts to reckon with his legacy beyond buzzwords in this film led by a restless Idan Weiss

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 22/10/2025

Europa Cinemas: Building audiences and bridges for European film

We explore how the organisation has evolved from a small collective of exhibitors into a global community committed to keeping European film culture vibrant

New Media – 21/10/2025

Cannes’ Marché du Film joins forces with the American Film Market to co-create Innovation Hub and AI sessions in Los Angeles

The joint effort is set to expand the US market’s focus on technology and the future of content creation

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/10/2025

MIA puts the spotlight on diversity and innovation

Rome’s market presents DiversiFind, a platform for underrepresented talent, with major industry players such as Amazon and Sky on board

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/10/2025

Tereza Nvotová’s Father continues to dominate the Slovak box office

So far, the Venice Orizzonti-premiered movie has taken 97,570 admissions and generated €720,739 in box-office revenues

Film Reviews

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