Winners of the inaugural Georgian national Eliso Awards revealed

Winners of the inaugural Georgian national Eliso Awards revealed

The prizes went to Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry director Elene Naveriani and actress Eka Chavleishvili as well as Smiling Georgia DoP Lomero Akhvlediani  

18/06 | Festivals | Awards | Georgia

Review: Savages

Review: Savages

Claude Barras’ new film transports us into the heart of Borneo where the fight to safeguard nature, but also one’s own identity, becomes primordial  

18/06 | Annecy 2024

Filmfest München unveils its full programme

Filmfest München unveils its full programme

Aiming to return to its roots, the German gathering will feature 150 film premieres, a handful of competition sections and the return of the €100,000 CineCoPro Award  

18/06 | Filmfest München 2024

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

Interview: Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

“We aim to become a leading, flagship festival in Central Asia”

The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries  

18/06 | /Kyrgyzstan

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Streamers’ spending poised to surpass that of commercial broadcasters in Europe’s major TV markets - 12/06/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 12/06/2024
Streamers’ spending poised to surpass that of commercial broadcasters in Europe’s major TV markets
According to Ampere Analysis, SVoD players are projected to spend €10 billion on content in Europe’s five largest markets this year

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A busy spring awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering Europe’s buzziest events and festivals, including Cannes, Annecy, Visions du Réel, Sheffield, Munich and many more

Europe and the Rest of the World - Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival - 18/06/2024

Europe and the Rest of the World – 18/06/2024
Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival
The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries

Produce – Co-Produce... - The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes - 17/06/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/06/2024
The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes
Speakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscape - 17/06/2024

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 17/06/2024
The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscape
According to the survey, 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility during their film-festival experience, and 93% of reported-on festivals scored below the median

New Media - AI, virtual production and digital content are discussed at the Audio-Visual Producers Summit - 14/06/2024

New Media – 14/06/2024
AI, virtual production and digital content are discussed at the Audio-Visual Producers Summit
In Calabria, 44 actors of the sector coming from France, Great Britain, the United States and Italy met at the third edition of the event

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - NEM Dubrovnik bridges content, telcos and AI amidst a dynamic media landscape - 14/06/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/06/2024
NEM Dubrovnik bridges content, telcos and AI amidst a dynamic media landscape
The influential market focused on the CEE region has celebrated a successful edition with numerous panel discussions and presentations, and a record number of attendees

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new study on theatrical exhibition - 13/06/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/06/2024
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new study on theatrical exhibition
The report digs deep into the legal frameworks and support mechanisms that shape Europe’s theatrical exhibition landscape

Lois Patiño's Ariel enters its final post-production phase

Lois Patiño's Ariel enters its final post-production phase

The Spanish director has travelled to the Azores islands to play with texts by William Shakespeare accompanied by actresses Irene Escolar and Agustina Muñoz  

18/06 | Production | Funding | Spain/Portugal

European co-productions shine at Tribeca

European co-productions shine at Tribeca

Bikechess and Samia led the narrative feature winners, while impactful documentaries like Hacking Hate and Made in Ethiopia also garnered praise  

18/06 | Tribeca 2024 | Awards

Review: Un milione di granelli di sabbia

Review: Un milione di granelli di sabbia

Andrea Deaglio’s documentary charting the work of the founder of Sandwork Espressivo which treats war trauma is illuminating and more relevant than ever  

18/06 | Biografilm 2024

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 69: Black Tea (France/ Mauritania/ Luxembourg/ Taiwan/ Côte d'Ivoire) - 30/04/2024

30/04/2024
Episode 69: Black Tea (France/ Mauritania/ Luxembourg/ Taiwan/ Côte d'Ivoire)
The producers of the film by Abderrahmane Sissako are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland) - 18/04/2024

18/04/2024
Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland)
The producers of the film by Mika Gustafson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal) - 09/04/2024

09/04/2024
Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal)
The producers of the film by Bruno Dumont are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium) - 13/02/2024

13/02/2024
Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Agnieszka Holland are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium) - 13/12/2023

13/12/2023
Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Claude Barras are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden) - 12/12/2023

12/12/2023
Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden)
The producers of the film by Mattia Colombo and Valentina Cicogna are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France) - 11/12/2023

11/12/2023
Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France)
The producers of the film by Georges Gachot are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 62: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert (Switzerland/Austria/Germany/Luxembourg) - 08/12/2023

08/12/2023
Episode 62: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert (Switzerland/Austria/Germany/Luxembourg)
The producers of the film by Margarethe von Trotta are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Review: It Was a Beautiful Day

Review: It Was a Beautiful Day

It’s city girls versus rednecks in Perica Rai’s feature debut, a solid, well-acted thriller  

18/06 | Films | Reviews | Slovenia

Review: Summer Brother

Review: Summer Brother

Dutch director Joren Molter’s feature debut traces the subtle emotions of a boy who does not give up on tenderness despite the unloving environment he is fated to endure  

18/06 | Transilvania 2024

GoCritic! Feature: Disgusting Miracles – Body images in stop-motion at Animafest Zagreb 2024

GoCritic! Feature: Disgusting Miracles – Body images in stop-motion at Animafest Zagreb 2024

We look at five shorts across Animafest Zagreb’s Short and Student competition sections, which use stop motion to explore various aspects of our relationships with our bodies  

18/06 | GoCritic! | Animafest Zagreb 2024

GoCritic! Review: it’s just a whole

GoCritic! Review: it’s just a whole

Bianca Scali’s graduate short plays with textures and semantics to tell a story of the universal and existential combat with corporeal form  

18/06 | GoCritic! | Animafest Zagreb 2024

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Photogalleries

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

Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award - 27/06/2023

27/06/2023
Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award
Lukas Dhont’s heartbreaking coming-of-age drama has emerged as the winner of the European audience award, determined by ratings from the public and Members of the European Parliament

Cannes 2023 – Photogalleries - 17/05/2023

17/05/2023
Cannes 2023 – 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 16-27 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery - 01/03/2023

01/03/2023
European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery
A look at the presentation of the European Shooting Stars, 10 of the most promising young actors from all over the continent selected by the EFP, which took place during the Berlinale

Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries - 18/02/2023

18/02/2023
Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries
The Berlinale is back in full swing! This edition is marked by the return of the on-site European Film Market, a jam-packed programme, increased attendance levels and the lifting of COVID-related restrictions. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

Review: Rock Bottom

Review: Rock Bottom

Spanish director María Trénor immerses herself in the music scene of the Seventies, with its psychedelics, hallucinatory love, and boundless creativity  

17/06 | Annecy 2024

The MFI Script 2 Film Workshops announce their selected projects

The MFI Script 2 Film Workshops announce their selected projects

A total of 32 projects and five trainees will participate in the workshops’ various sections, which will take place on the islands of the Southeast Aegean  

17/06 | Industry | Market | Greece

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film and Audiovisual Centre supports Laura Wandel’s new film

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Film and Audiovisual Centre supports Laura Wandel’s new film

The first 2024 session of the Cinema Commission will support 66 film projects for a total of €4,39 million  

17/06 | Production | Funding | Belgium

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Reviews

Flow - by Gints Zilbalodis

Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis
CANNES 2024: Gints Zilbalodis’ endearing animated tale, about a black cat in the aftermath of a catastrophic flood, is the hidden gem of this year’s Cannes Film Festival

Being Maria - by Jessica Palud

Being Maria
by Jessica Palud
CANNES 2024: Re-tracing the tormented trajectory of actress Maria Schneider with modesty and utmost precision, Jessica Palud delivers a feminist work of denunciation with very modern undertones

Suspended Time - by Olivier Assayas

Suspended Time
by Olivier Assayas
BERLINALE 2024: A minor entry in Olivier Assayas' filmography is definitely his most autobiographical outing, but is probably among the least engaging

Sultana's Dream - by Isabel Herguera

Sultana's Dream
by Isabel Herguera
Isabel Herguera presents a unique and fascinating feminist animated film about the search for freedom and the transformative power of fiction

Living Large - by Kristina Dufková

Living Large
by Kristina Dufková
In her debut feature film, Czech director Kristina Dufková tells the story a bright teenager who’s grappling with an excess of kilos which is weighing heavily on his heart

Summer Brother - by Joren Molter

Summer Brother
by Joren Molter
Dutch director Joren Molter’s feature debut traces the subtle emotions of a boy who does not give up on tenderness despite the unloving environment he is fated to endure

Rock Bottom - by María Trénor

Rock Bottom
by María Trénor
Spanish director María Trénor immerses herself in the music scene of the Seventies, with its psychedelics, hallucinatory love, and boundless creativity

It Was a Beautiful Day - by Perica Rai

It Was a Beautiful Day
by Perica Rai
It’s city girls versus rednecks in Perica Rai’s feature debut, a solid, well-acted thriller

The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes

The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes

Speakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries  

17/06 | Industry | Market | Italy

The second edition of the Bishkek International Film Festival announces its award winners

The second edition of the Bishkek International Film Festival announces its award winners

Two features co-produced by France, Shambhala and Inshallah a Boy, have snagged the Jury Prix for Best Cinematography and the Award for Best Acting, respectively  

17/06 | Festivals | Awards | Kyrgyzstan

The second Mediterrane Film Festival reveals its line-up and industry strand

The second Mediterrane Film Festival reveals its line-up and industry strand

Malta’s emerging film gathering will feature a comprehensive programme of industry events and films from the region under the theme “Unity through Film”  

17/06 | Festivals | Awards | Malta

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Interviews

Yasemin Şamdereli, Deka Mohamed Osman • Director of and collaborator on Samia

Yasemin Şamdereli, Deka Mohamed Osman • Director of and collaborator on Samia
The director and collaborator discuss the importance of a Somali and refugee story that’s as uplifting as it is a harsh reminder of reality

Vinko Tomičić Salinas • Director of The Dog Thief

Vinko Tomičić Salinas • Director of The Dog Thief
The Chilean writer-director talks about the most important parts of pre-production for his newest feature and why the film’s La Paz setting is so special

Carlos Vargas • Director of Hidden Era

Carlos Vargas • Director of Hidden Era
The Berlin-based Colombian director breaks down his stylish journey into the art scene of Maputo, Mozambique's capital, and how he tackled depicting an unfamiliar culture

Sonja Prosenc • Director of Family Therapy

Sonja Prosenc • Director of Family Therapy
The Slovenian writer-director chats to us about aligning production design with characters, and crafting a story that’s both personal and political

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival
The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries

Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord • Directors of Into the Wonderwoods

Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord • Directors of Into the Wonderwoods
Working together for the very first time, the two French filmmakers divulge the secrets behind the creation of a children’s film which is also a hit with adults

Heidi Specogna • Director of The Lady With the Arrows

Heidi Specogna • Director of The Lady With the Arrows
The new documentary by the German-based Swiss director follows the work of a photographer who joined the fight for the independence of Brazil's indigenous peoples

Eszter Angyalosy • Head of studies, SeriesLab

Eszter Angyalosy • Head of studies, SeriesLab
The SeriesLab head of studies delves into the details of this training course aimed at facilitating the development of original and commercially viable TV series projects

Review: Our Land, Our Freedom

Review: Our Land, Our Freedom

Meena Nanji and Zippy Kimundu’s documentary finds Kenya’s history, and perspectives on the 1950s Mau Mau uprising, being rewritten in the present day  

17/06 | Sheffield Doc Fest 2024

Óliver Laxe attends the last party in the desert

Óliver Laxe attends the last party in the desert

Sergi López and Bruno Núñez star in a Movistar Plus+ original film in association with, among others, the Almodóvar brothers' El Deseo, with international sales managed by The Match Factory  

17/06 | Production | Funding | Spain/France

The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscape

The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscape

According to the survey, 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility during their film-festival experience, and 93% of reported-on festivals scored below the median  

17/06 | Industry | Market | Europe

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Being Maria - by Jessica Palud

Being Maria
by Jessica Palud
Cannes 2024 - Cannes Premiere
French and Belgian releases June 19

Suspended Time - by Olivier Assayas

Suspended Time
by Olivier Assayas
Berlinale 2024 - Competition
French release June 19

The Summer with Carmen - by Zacharias Mavroeidis

The Summer with Carmen
by Zacharias Mavroeidis
Venice 2023 - Giornate degli Autori
French release June 19

Flow - by Gints Zilbalodis

Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
Annecy 2024 - Jury Prize and Audience Award

Sultana's Dream - by Isabel Herguera

Sultana's Dream
by Isabel Herguera
San Sebastián 2023 - Competition
Annecy 2024 - Contrechamp Grand Prix

Handling the Undead - by Thea Hvistendahl

Handling the Undead
by Thea Hvistendahl
Sundance 2024 - World Cinema Dramatic Competition
Spanish release June 20

About Dry Grasses - by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

About Dry Grasses
by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Cannes 2023 - Best Actress
Italian release June 20

Here - by Bas Devos

Here
by Bas Devos
Berlinale 2023 - Encounters Best Film
Dutch release June 20 and French release July 10

Memoir of a Snail triumphs at Annecy

Memoir of a Snail triumphs at Annecy

The film by Australia’s Adam Elliot claimed the Crystal for Best Feature Film, while Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow walked away with three trophies  

17/06 | Annecy 2024 | Awards

Review: The Boy and the Suit of Lights

Review: The Boy and the Suit of Lights

Inma de Reyes offers up a quietly compelling documentary of a young bullfighter-in-training over the course of five years  

17/06 | Sheffield Doc Fest 2024

At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking takes home the top prize from Sheffield Doc/Fest

At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking takes home the top prize from Sheffield Doc/Fest

Maja Novaković’s exploration of an isolated man has garnered the Grand Jury Award, while the UK flick The Boy and the Suit of Lights scooped the First Feature Prize  

17/06 | Sheffield Doc Fest 2024 | Awards

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Reviews

Into the Wonderwoods - by Vincent Paronnaud, Alexis Ducord

Into the Wonderwoods
by Vincent Paronnaud, Alexis Ducord
Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord deliver a mega-dynamic and incredibly funny film for all audiences about a very young adventurer who never gives up

A Boat in the Garden - by Jean-François Laguionie

A Boat in the Garden
by Jean-François Laguionie
Jean-François Laguionie crafts a delicate and beautiful opus about the metaphorical journey of a family trio building a boat in their garden in the post-war period

Handling the Undead - by Thea Hvistendahl

Handling the Undead
by Thea Hvistendahl
Thea Hvistendahl’s debut feature boasts a peculiar, eerie atmosphere and demonstrates her solid directing skills, but its last third destroys all the promise shown in the first two

Paradise Is Burning - by Mika Gustafson

Paradise Is Burning
by Mika Gustafson
VENICE 2023: Swedish director Mika Gustafson’s sophomore feature celebrates sisterhood in all its shapes and sizes

Ivo - by Eva Trobisch

Ivo
by Eva Trobisch
BERLINALE 2024: German director Eva Trobisch follows up her Locarno-winning debut with a confident feature about a nurse in palliative care

Industry Reports

Europe and the Rest of the World – 18/06/2024

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries

Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/06/2024

The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes

Speakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 17/06/2024

The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscape

According to the survey, 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility during their film-festival experience, and 93% of reported-on festivals scored below the median

New Media – 14/06/2024

AI, virtual production and digital content are discussed at the Audio-Visual Producers Summit

In Calabria, 44 actors of the sector coming from France, Great Britain, the United States and Italy met at the third edition of the event

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