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"We have to see external powers as partners and include them in the legal frameworks in order to avoid dangers for European film"
CANNES 2023: The Vice-President of the European Parliament discusses their current approach to the film industry, as well as this year's LUX Audience Award, set to be unveiled on 27 June in Brussels
01/06 | Cannes 2023
“Documentaries are increasingly able to talk about complex themes with empathy”
The new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities
01/06 | Biografilm 2023
12 fiction and 10 documentary features are going head to head in the 2 international competitions, while 9 films are taking part in the feature competition of Romanian Days
01/06 | Transilvania 2023
Anamaria Vartolomei, Matt Dillon and Yvan Attal are starring in the French director’s second feature film, produced by Fin Août Productions and internationally sold by Orange Studio
01/06 | Production | Funding | France
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Market Trends – 22/05/2023Creativity and innovation in film marketing was the focus of debate in CannesCANNES 2023: Five industry professionals took part in a meeting organised by the CNC and Unifrance to discuss the use of new media and ideas to promote films
Market TrendsFOCUSNow that the world has managed to stave off the threat of the pandemic, the global audiovisual industry is buzzing and keen to attend the major markets and festivals en masse. Meanwhile, Cineuropa continues to provide extensive coverage of the European film business, including the most important events ahead of the much-anticipated 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival
Documentary – 01/06/2023Massimo Benvegnù and Chiara Liberti • Artistic directors, BiografilmThe new artistic directors of the Bologna-based festival share their insights into the documentary film market and their production priorities
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 31/05/2023CineStar comes to KosovoThe German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June
Europe and the Rest of the World – 30/05/2023The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaborationCANNES 2023: The challenges and opportunities of such cooperation in different segments of the industry were under the microscope
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 27/05/2023Drivers of sustainability explored at CannesCANNES 2023: Industry experts from a range of countries offered a valuable insight into modern approaches to green production
Animation – 26/05/2023The excellence of French animation, under the spotlight at CannesCANNES 2023: A panel discussed the successes of the "French Touch" but also the difficulties of financing arthouse feature-length animated films
New Media – 25/05/2023Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research projectCANNES 2023: The ambitious three-year initiative, backed by Horizon Europe, aims to empower and transform the film industries of seven small European countries
Since last week, the Spanish actresses have been filming Aitor Echevarría’s feature debut, which is being staged by Arcadia Motion Pictures and Noodles Production
01/06 | Production | Funding | Spain/France
After setting her first two feature films in Paraguay, the director explores a very particular mourning practice, that of the “wind phone”
01/06 | Switzerland/Paraguay/Japan
Features in development from Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine will be presented in front of potential co-producers and funders
01/06 | Transilvania 2023 | TIFF Industry
02/03/2023Episode 46: Under The Naked Sky (Netherlands/Belgium)The producers of the film by Lilian Sijbesma are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
07/02/2023Episode 45: My Grandfather's Demons (Portugal/Spain/France)The producers of the film by Nuno Beato are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
28/12/2022Episode 44: Sick of Myself (Norway/Sweden)The producers of the film by Kristoffer Borgli are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
22/12/2022Episode 43: The Natural History of Destruction (Germany/Lithuania/ Netherlands)The producers of the film by Sergei Loznitsa are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
20/12/2022Episode 42: Tori and Lokita (Belgium/France)The producers of the film by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
15/12/2022Episode 41: On the Fringe (Spain/Belgium)The producers of the film by Juan Diego Botto are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
08/12/2022Episode 40: The Happiest Man in the World (North Macedonia/ Bosnia and Herzegovina/ Belgium/ Croatia/ Denmark/ Slovenia)The producers of the film by Teona Strugar Mitevska are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
06/12/2022Episode 39: Roll (Italy/Belgium)The producers of the film by Loris Lai are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
Nora Twomey’s animated flick has scooped five statuettes, whilst the series Tales from Dún Draíochta, The Cuphead Show! and Odo bagged two awards each
01/06 | Festivals | Awards | Ireland
Emilia Mazzacurati's debut, set in the suburbs of North-Eastern Italy recounted by her father Carlo, is a coming-of-age story immersed in fog and diluted by a surreal flavour
31/05 | Films | Reviews | Italy
The second film by the Spanish director, in which the actress stars alongside Manuela Vallés and Irene Escolar, has already been shot, with production duties handled by JA Bayona
31/05 | Production | Funding | Spain
From mixed-reality experiences to thought-provoking, augmented-reality stories, French titles in particular are set to redefine the nature of the audiovisual arts at the US festival
31/05 | Tribeca 2023
17/05/2023Cannes 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/03/2023European Shooting Stars 2023 – PhotogalleryA 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
18/02/2023Berlinale 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/09/2022Venice 2022 – PhotogalleriesThe global film community is back on the Lido for the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival, unspooling this year from 31 August-10 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries
19/05/2022Cannes 2022 – PhotogalleriesAfter two difficult years, the international film industry is finally back on the Croisette for a new, crowded edition of the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, unspooling from 17-28 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries
12/02/2022European Shooting Stars 2022 – PhotogalleryThe Shooting Stars are back at the Berlinale! Discover this year's ten emerging European talents who will be presented to the international press, the industry and the public in an exclusive hybrid programme organised by the German festival
10/02/2022Berlinale 2022 – PhotogalleriesAfter unspooling virtually owing to the pandemic crisis last year, the Berlinale is now back to its physical format from 10-20 February. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries
02/12/2021Cinémamed 2021 – PhotogalleriesOrganised from 2-12 December, the Mediterranean Brussels film festival is back to its physical format and ready to celebrate the best European and Mediterranean films. Among the directors presented, Marco Bellocchio, Nabil Ayouch, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, Clara Roquet, Tony Gatlif, Jonas Carpignano and many others. Check out our photogalleries here
In the sixth episode of our short video series from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Elena Lazic talks to Jan Lumholdt
30/05 | Meet Cineuropa/Cannes 2023
The German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June
31/05 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Kosovo
Franc Bruneau, Vanessa Guide and Xavier Lacaille star in the French director's first feature, a comedy about the war of the sexes produced by Kazak and sold by Best Friend Forever
31/05 | Production | Funding | France
Tobacco Barnsby Rocío MesaIn her debut film, Rocío Mesa devises an interesting and moving fable about the meaning of identity and the search for freedom
Red Islandby Robin CampilloRobin Campillo puts decolonisation through a very subtle sieve in a film about a family and the French military presence in Madagascar
Billyby Emilia MazzacuratiEmilia Mazzacurati's debut, set in the suburbs of North-Eastern Italy recounted by her father Carlo, is a coming-of-age story immersed in fog and diluted by a surreal flavour
Kidnappedby Marco BellocchioCANNES 2023: Marco Bellocchio takes the kidnap of a Jewish child and the abuse of power on the part of a “Pope King” as a pretext for a new reinterpretation of the present in light of the past
Just the Two of Usby Valérie DonzelliCANNES 2023: Valérie Donzelli arguably delivers her best film yet, charting with formidable, novelistic acuity the trajectory of a woman falling under the control of a man
Anatomy of a Fallby Justine TrietCANNES 2023: Justine Triet delivers a masterful, multi-layered and suspenseful film about a couple and the judicialization of their private lives, carried by the exceptional Sandra Hüller
The King of Algiersby Elias BelkeddarCANNES 2023: Elias Belkeddar’s candidate for the weirdest movie at the festival is, ultimately, a really tender love story
The Zone of Interestby Jonathan GlazerCANNES 2023: Jonathan Glazer’s latest endeavour reiterates the concept of the banality of evil for almost two hours, creating an eerie atmosphere that is more aesthetically interesting than meaningful
“Once I have an idea in my mind, I need to execute it”
CANNES 2023: The French director unpicks his auto-fictional dramedy about a filmmaker who drives everyone around him crazy
31/05 | Cannes 2023 | Directors’ Fortnight
The 63rd edition will screen 295 films from 50 countries, revolving around the challenges and dilemmas facing the youngest generation, as well as the opportunities they have at their disposal
31/05 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic
The official competition will showcase nine titles, some of which include festival hits such as Mario Martone’s Nostalgia, Alice Diop’s Saint Omer and Carla Simón’s Alcarràs
31/05 | Festivals | Awards | Malta
Baloji • Director of OmenCANNES 2023: The Belgian-Congolese director takes us on a unique trip through the traditions and beliefs of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Paloma Sermon-Daï • Director of It’s Raining in the HouseCANNES 2023: The young Belgian filmmaker talks about her sensitive portrait of a brother and a sister who live their last adolescent summer in a Wallonian resort
Amanda Nell Eu • Director of Tiger StripesCANNES 2023: The debuting director proves that every girl should show off her tiger stripes and strive to find joy again
Justine Triet • Director of Anatomy of a FallCANNES 2023: The French filmmaker describes her new film, a successful journey into a very unique genre film
Nuri Bilge Ceylan • Director of About Dry GrassesCANNES 2023: The Turkish filmmaker delivers some insights into his new film centered on a teacher feeling stuck in an isolated corner of Anatolia
Valérie Donzelli • Director of Just the Two of UsCANNES 2023: The French filmmaker discusses her new film, which unpicks the dynamics of control through the story of a couple
Molly Manning Walker • Director of How to Have SexCANNES 2023: Summer has never been more awkward, or felt more real, than in the British director’s film
Ramata-Toulaye Sy • Director of Banel & AdamaCANNES 2023: The young filmmaker unveils the intentions of her first feature film, shot in Senegal and propelled directly into the festival's official competition
“Now that I’ve been to the other side, I know better than ever how hard it is to speculate on someone else’s taste”
CANNES 2023: After fulfilling his duties as Cannes Competition jury president, the 2022 Palme d’Or winner shared some thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime experience
30/05 | Cannes 2023
Robin Campillo puts decolonisation through a very subtle sieve in a film about a family and the French military presence in Madagascar
30/05 | France/Belgium
Mario Casas, José García and Anna Castillo topline the cast of the big-screen adaptation of Enrique Rubio’s novel of the same name, which is being executive-produced by maestro Martin Scorsese
30/05 | Production | Funding | Spain/France/USA
Tobacco Barnsby Rocío MesaSan Sebastián 2022 - New DirectorsSpanish release June 2
Billyby Emilia MazzacuratiItalian release June 1
The Enchantedby Elena TrapéSpanish release June 2
Red Islandby Robin CampilloFrench release May 31
Eismayerby David WagnerVenice 2022 - Critics’ Week Grand PrizeGerman release June 1
Munchby Henrik Martin DahlsbakkenRotterdam 2023 - OpeningDutch release June 1
On the Adamantby Nicolas PhilibertBerlinale 2023 - Golden Bear for Best FilmBelgian release May 31
Fucking Bornholmby Anna KazejakKarlovy Vary 2022 - CompetitionGerman release June 1
Featuring an array of keynote speeches, panel discussions, presentations, premieres and networking opportunities, the leading TV market event for CEE will run from 5-8 June
30/05 | NEM Dubrovnik 2023
The largest Czech film gathering will welcome established auteurs and emerging talents, showcasing a diverse and genre-spanning competition line-up
30/05 | Karlovy Vary 2023
“It was important to use the body and the act of sex as a vessel to lay bare some larger truths about the human condition”
CANNES 2023: The Indian director presents a family drama and an unusual love story in a film that homes in on sexuality and sexual repression
30/05 | Cannes 2023 | Directors’ Fortnight
About Dry Grassesby Nuri Bilge CeylanCANNES 2023: Nuri Bilge Ceylan helms a new masterpiece in his inimitable signature style, furtively casting an eye over agonising existential indecision with consummate cinematic mastery
The Pot au Feuby Tran Anh HungCANNES 2023: Benoît Magimel and Juliette Binoche share an infinite love of gastronomy and are a sentimental duo in the kitchen, in this recipe that is both original and classic by Tran Anh Hung
Fallen Leavesby Aki KaurismäkiCANNES 2023: All it takes is a dog and some sad songs for Aki Kaurismäki to deliver the festival’s biggest crowdpleaser
Perfect Daysby Wim WendersCANNES 2023: Wim Wenders’ fiction film at the festival is a delicate and slyly melancholic ode to the search for happiness
Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shellby Thien An PhamCANNES 2023: Vietnamese director Thien An Pham makes a confident, imposing debut with this study of a disaffected young man and the nephew suddenly put in his charge
Documentary – 01/06/2023
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 31/05/2023
Europe and the Rest of the World – 30/05/2023
CANNES 2023: The challenges and opportunities of such cooperation in different segments of the industry were under the microscope
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 27/05/2023
CANNES 2023: Industry experts from a range of countries offered a valuable insight into modern approaches to green production
Films / Reviews – Italy - 31/05/2023
France/Belgium - 30/05/2023
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