Joseba Lopezortega • Director, Zinebi

Interview: Joseba Lopezortega • Director, Zinebi

“Cinema and culture are in urgent need of a dialogue with their societies”

The director of the Basque festival talks to us about his professional experience and his ambitions to tie the event more closely to the city of Bilbao  

28/11 | Zinebi 2025

Janicke Askevold • Director of Solomamma

Interview: Janicke Askevold • Director of Solomamma

“This award tells me that there is space for stories about non-traditional families — and that gives me the courage to continue”

After scooping the Eurimages Audentia Award, the Norwegian helmer reflects on the journey undertaken by her drama exploring solo motherhood and unconventional family structures  

27/11 | Cork 2025

The Council of Europe adopts landmark convention on series co-production

The Council of Europe adopts landmark convention on series co-production

The first international framework for independent series co-productions aims to simplify cross-border collaboration, clarify rights and promote cultural diversity in European serial storytelling  

27/11 | Industry | Market | Europe

Mounia Meddour now shooting Malika

Mounia Meddour now shooting Malika

Lilya Adad, Camille Razat, Elsa Zylberstein and Lubna Azabal star in the new film by the Papicha director, produced by Apaches  

27/11 | Production | Funding | France

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Tallinn panel examines the gap between theatrical and streaming releases, with a focus on children’s films - 26/11/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 26/11/2025
Tallinn panel examines the gap between theatrical and streaming releases, with a focus on children’s films
During Just Film Industry Days, the panellists debated theatrical and streaming windows, streamer influence, cinema survival and marketing challenges

Market Trends
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Produce – Co-Produce... - Ukraine preps a €50 million cultural fund and 30% cash rebate to re-energise international production - 26/11/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 26/11/2025
Ukraine preps a €50 million cultural fund and 30% cash rebate to re-energise international production
The new fund will support a wide range of cultural activities, spanning film, literature and theatre, among others

Produce – Co-Produce... - Black Nights showcases Sisu: Road to Revenge as a benchmark for Estonian production quality and cash rebates - 25/11/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 25/11/2025
Black Nights showcases Sisu: Road to Revenge as a benchmark for Estonian production quality and cash rebates
Experts highlighted Estonia's strengths, which involve fast rebate processes and local crews' effectiveness

Market Trends - UK TV exports surpass £2 billion as library titles fuel sector rebound - 21/11/2025

Market Trends – 21/11/2025
UK TV exports surpass £2 billion as library titles fuel sector rebound
The rise signals a clear rebound after several unsettled years for global markets, driven in part by distributors’ efforts to maximise the value of their catalogues

European Film Schools - The role of film schools is praised and challenged at Tallinn Black Nights - 21/11/2025

European Film Schools – 21/11/2025
The role of film schools is praised and challenged at Tallinn Black Nights
As the industry transforms, educators from FAMU, Warsaw Film School and Aalto debated how film schools can stay relevant, balancing artistic freedom, resilience and practical training

New Media - Matt Szymanowski unpacks how AI is rewriting the film workflow at Industry@Tallinn - 20/11/2025

New Media – 20/11/2025
Matt Szymanowski unpacks how AI is rewriting the film workflow at Industry@Tallinn
The Polish-US filmmaker and producer revealed how prompting, iteration and character augmentation are becoming artistic disciplines within a new cinematic paradigm

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - CresCine maps the challenges of “small markets” - 14/11/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/11/2025
CresCine maps the challenges of “small markets”
In its conclusions, the report reiterates that a theatrical release remains the backbone of the exhibition cycle, yet more flexible windows and a genuinely film-by-film approach are vital

David Gašo • Director of The History of Illness

Interview: David Gašo • Director of The History of Illness

“The physical space itself has always been a very important focus in my films, so a lot of my references stem from hospital photographs and architecture”

The Croatian director discusses his absurdist comedy project which bagged the Eurimages Award at the 18th TFL Meeting Event  

27/11 | TorinoFilmLab 2025

Dániel Füzes tackles sibling rivalry and MMA in Switched Stance

Dániel Füzes tackles sibling rivalry and MMA in Switched Stance

Márk Nagy, Gáspár László and Zoltán Schmied star in the filmmaker’s debut feature, which is currently shooting under the aegis of Forcodes and CineSuper  

27/11 | Production | Funding | Hungary

Review: Singular

Review: Singular

Basque director Alberto Gastesi tackles AI beyond the uncanny valley in his second feature, starring Patricia López Arnaiz  

27/11 | Films | Reviews | Spain/Finland

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey) - 18/11/2025

18/11/2025
Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey)
The producers of the film by Ufuk Emiroglu are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France) - 06/11/2025

06/11/2025
Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France)
The producers of the film by Virginia Tangvald are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

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 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

Review: The Silent Run

Review: The Silent Run

Marta Bergman draws on the power of fiction to illuminate the grey zones of a tragic news story which has become part and parcel of the history of migratory journeys in 21st century Europe  

27/11 | Cinemamed 2025

Agnieszka Holland’s Franz scores further European Film Awards nominations

Agnieszka Holland’s Franz scores further European Film Awards nominations

The film has secured nominations for the Costume Design and Hair and Make-up categories following last week’s Best Actor nod for German thesp Idan Weiss  

27/11 | Sponsored

Theo Papadoulakis’ Recrucified filming in Crete

Theo Papadoulakis’ Recrucified filming in Crete

The Greek director’s feature is a new adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis’ Christ Recrucified, reimagined as a near-future allegory of faith, oppression and resistance  

27/11 | Production | Funding | Greece/Italy/Cyprus/Luxembourg

After the Act locks in theatrical premieres across Europe

After the Act locks in theatrical premieres across Europe

Sarah Jayne Portelli and Ivan Malekin’s Berlin-set drama will bow in Vienna and Berlin in December  

27/11 | Sponsored

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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

Udine’s INCinema places accessibility at the heart of its programme

Udine’s INCinema places accessibility at the heart of its programme

The first and only Italian event entirely accessible to people with sensory disabilities is taking place from 25 November-1 December  

27/11 | Festivals | Awards | Italy

Asaari Bibang • Actress in Beef

Interview: Asaari Bibang • Actress in Beef

“Beef is about freestyle battles, but also the ones we fight in life”

We spoke to the actress about the film she appears in, in which urban freestyle becomes a space to explore identity, conflict and creation for a group of young women  

27/11 | /Spain/Mexico

Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk • Director of Silent Flood

Interview: Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk • Director of Silent Flood

“Communities have their own planet, their own laws of physics and gravity, and that’s what I want to discover”

The Ukrainian director discusses his feature-length documentary about people who live in harmony with nature, at the mercy of the nearby river and in proximity to war  

27/11 | IDFA 2025

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Reviews

Singular - by Alberto Gastesi

Singular
by Alberto Gastesi
Basque director Alberto Gastesi tackles AI beyond the uncanny valley in his second feature, starring Patricia López Arnaiz

The Voice of Hind Rajab - by Kaouther Ben Hania

The Voice of Hind Rajab
by Kaouther Ben Hania
VENICE 2025: Kaouther Ben Hania’s powerful docudrama integrates the real emergency call from the six-year-old girl killed by the IDF with dramatised scenes

A Private Life - by Rebecca Zlotowski

A Private Life
by Rebecca Zlotowski
CANNES 2025: Rebecca Zlotowski doesn't hold back and delivers a hectic, false-bottomed comedy that's all thrills and spills, toplined by Jodie Foster

The Silent Run - by Marta Bergman

The Silent Run
by Marta Bergman
Marta Bergman draws on the power of fiction to illuminate the grey zones of a tragic news story which has become part and parcel of the history of migratory journeys in 21st century Europe

Orfeo - by Virgilio Villoresi

Orfeo
by Virgilio Villoresi
VENICE 2025: Virgilio Villoresi’s debut feature throws us into an at once fascinating and terrifying world where the magic of cinema imbues every image

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

Beef - by Ingride Santos Piñol

Beef
by Ingride Santos Piñol
Ingride Santos makes her feature directorial debut with a film about the struggles of rappers, exploring their neighbourhoods, machismo and the challenges of racial integration

Egghead Republic - by Pella Kågerman, Hugo Lilja

Egghead Republic
by Pella Kågerman, Hugo Lilja
Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja’s sophomore feature is a dystopian tale set in an alternative 2004, making for a surreal collision of satire, sleaze and sci-fi

REPORT: Alumni Grant @ TFL Meeting Event 2025

REPORT: Alumni Grant @ TFL Meeting Event 2025

Cineuropa examines the two winners of the prizes worth a grand total of €40,000 € at the close of the TFL Meeting Event  

27/11 | TorinoFilmLab 2025

Richard Holm • Director of We Die Tonight

Interview: Richard Holm • Director of We Die Tonight

“We were aiming for a very brutal popcorn movie”

It’s best to steer clear of supermarkets in this Swedish thriller, in which store employees and random shoppers find themselves under siege  

27/11 | /Sweden

REPORT: Zinebi Networking Pitching @ Zinebi 2025

REPORT: Zinebi Networking Pitching @ Zinebi 2025

We delve deeper into a clutch of intriguing Spanish documentary projects currently in development that have been pitched in Bilbao  

27/11 | Zinebi 2025 | Zinebi Networking

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Interviews

Ali Vatansever • Director of LifeLike

Ali Vatansever • Director of LifeLike
The Turkish director shared with us why he celebrates life more than the concepts of it — and why audiences should experience their own feelings rather than be told what to feel

Christian Bonke • Director of Hercules Falling

Christian Bonke • Director of Hercules Falling
The Danish director discusses blending fiction and reality to portray veterans’ PTSD and the masculinity barriers that keep many from seeking help

Joseba Lopezortega • Director, Zinebi

Joseba Lopezortega • Director, Zinebi
The director of the Basque festival talks to us about his professional experience and his ambitions to tie the event more closely to the city of Bilbao

Janicke Askevold • Director of Solomamma

Janicke Askevold • Director of Solomamma
After scooping the Eurimages Audentia Award, the Norwegian helmer reflects on the journey undertaken by her drama exploring solo motherhood and unconventional family structures

David Gašo • Director of The History of Illness

David Gašo • Director of The History of Illness
The Croatian director discusses his absurdist comedy project which bagged the Eurimages Award at the 18th TFL Meeting Event

Asaari Bibang • Actress in Beef

Asaari Bibang • Actress in Beef
We spoke to the actress about the film she appears in, in which urban freestyle becomes a space to explore identity, conflict and creation for a group of young women

Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk • Director of Silent Flood

Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk • Director of Silent Flood
The Ukrainian director discusses his feature-length documentary about people who live in harmony with nature, at the mercy of the nearby river and in proximity to war

Richard Holm • Director of We Die Tonight

Richard Holm • Director of We Die Tonight
It’s best to steer clear of supermarkets in this Swedish thriller, in which store employees and random shoppers find themselves under siege

The shoot for Daniel Auteuil's Une nuit enters the home stretch

The shoot for Daniel Auteuil's Une nuit enters the home stretch

Antoine Reinartz, Grégory Gadebois and the director himself topline the cast of this production staged by Les Films Velvet and Zack Film  

26/11 | Production | Funding | France

Review: The First Child

Review: The First Child

Screenwriter Mara Fondacaro’s directorial debut is a somewhat raw horror film about motherhood which speaks to local Italian gothic cinema  

26/11 | Films | Reviews | Italy

Breathing Underwater crowned Best Film at the 11th edition of the Lëtzebuerger Filmpräis

Breathing Underwater crowned Best Film at the 11th edition of the Lëtzebuerger Filmpräis

Awarded every two years, the Luxembourgish film prizes have once again shone a spotlight on the best productions from the Grand-Duchy  

26/11 | Festivals | Awards | Luxembourg

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Richest Woman in the World - by Thierry Klifa

The Richest Woman in the World
by Thierry Klifa
Cannes 2025 - Out of Competition
Polish release November 28

A Private Life - by Rebecca Zlotowski

A Private Life
by Rebecca Zlotowski
Cannes 2025 - Out of Competition
French release November 26

The Voice of Hind Rajab - by Kaouther Ben Hania

The Voice of Hind Rajab
by Kaouther Ben Hania
Venezia 2025 - Grand Jury Prize
San Sebastián 2025 - Audience Award for Best Film
French release November 26 and Spanish November 28

Bugonia - by Yorgos Lanthimos

Bugonia
by Yorgos Lanthimos
Venice 2025 - Competition
French release November 26

Reflection in a Dead Diamond - by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani

Reflection in a Dead Diamond
by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani
Berlinale 2025 - Competition
Tribeca 2025 - International Narrative Competition
Czech release November 27 and Polish release November 28

Sirāt - by Oliver Laxe

Sirāt
by Oliver Laxe
Cannes 2025 - Jury Prize
Romanian release November 28

Dog 51 - by Cédric Jimenez

Dog 51
by Cédric Jimenez
Venice 2025 - Out of Competition
German and Dutch releases November 27

Amrum - by Fatih Akin

Amrum
by Fatih Akin
Cannes 2025 - Cannes Première
Czech release November 27

Massoud Bakhshi • Director of All My Sisters

Interview: Massoud Bakhshi • Director of All My Sisters

“The film is about ‘growth’ – the growth of three sisters, but also the growth of Iranian society”

The Iranian filmmaker tells us about how he used a camera to document the coming of age of his nieces in Tehran  

26/11 | IDFA 2025

Tamar Kalandadze, Julien Pebrel • Directors of The Kartli Kingdom

Interview: Tamar Kalandadze, Julien Pebrel • Directors of The Kartli Kingdom

“The past is still in the walls of Kartli”

The directorial duo break down their debut documentary feature, created as a testament to the exiled Georgians who have made a home out of an abandoned Tbilisi sanatorium  

26/11 | IDFA 2025

Alex Noyer • Director of Love Is the Monster

Interview: Alex Noyer • Director of Love Is the Monster

“I wanted to make a horror for grown-ups”

With his new movie, the Paris-born director embraces his Finnish roots – and all the weirdness that comes with them  

26/11 | /USA/Canada/Finland

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Reviews

Madly - by Paolo Genovese

Madly
by Paolo Genovese
Paolo Genovese’s brilliant new comedy focuses on a first date between a man and a woman, and all the voices which live in their brains, caught between embarrassment and laughter

Welcome Home Baby - by Andreas Prochaska

Welcome Home Baby
by Andreas Prochaska
BERLINALE 2025: Andreas Prochaska sends a woman off on a search for her roots, only for her to discover a haunting secret in a small Austrian village

Paternal Leave - by Alissa Jung

Paternal Leave
by Alissa Jung
Alissa Jung’s debut film sidesteps rhetoric but is too hesitant when exploring the relationship between a teenage girl and the father she never knew, played by Luca Marinelli

What Marielle Knows - by Frédéric Hambalek

What Marielle Knows
by Frédéric Hambalek
BERLINALE 2025: Frédéric Hambalek turns an anecdote into a full-length social dramedy, crafting what turns out to be an enjoyable yet fleeting watch

The First Child - by Mara Fondacaro

The First Child
by Mara Fondacaro
Screenwriter Mara Fondacaro’s directorial debut is a somewhat raw horror film about motherhood which speaks to local Italian gothic cinema

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 26/11/2025

Tallinn panel examines the gap between theatrical and streaming releases, with a focus on children’s films

During Just Film Industry Days, the panellists debated theatrical and streaming windows, streamer influence, cinema survival and marketing challenges

Produce – Co-Produce... – 26/11/2025

Ukraine preps a €50 million cultural fund and 30% cash rebate to re-energise international production

The new fund will support a wide range of cultural activities, spanning film, literature and theatre, among others

Produce – Co-Produce... – 25/11/2025

Black Nights showcases Sisu: Road to Revenge as a benchmark for Estonian production quality and cash rebates

Experts highlighted Estonia's strengths, which involve fast rebate processes and local crews' effectiveness

Market Trends – 21/11/2025

UK TV exports surpass £2 billion as library titles fuel sector rebound

The rise signals a clear rebound after several unsettled years for global markets, driven in part by distributors’ efforts to maximise the value of their catalogues

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