Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

Interview: Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

“The most critical obstacle we faced during the production was the decision not to film with civilians”

The Berlin-based Egyptian director discusses his approach to balancing his personal vision as a filmmaker with the responsibility of representing the complexities of a highly sensitive situation  

13/01 | /Germany/USA

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

The leading Scandinavian market is gearing up for its 26th edition, and will welcome new projects by Lisa Langseth, Hlynur Pálmason, Maria Sødahl, Ester Martin Bergsmark and Shahrbanoo Sadat  

13/01 | Göteborg 2025 | Göteborg Industry

The 36th Trieste Film Festival explores Europe’s past and present

The 36th Trieste Film Festival explores Europe’s past and present

The festival dedicated to Central Eastern European cinema will have 130 films on offer, including titles by Peter Kerekes, Levan Akin, Sergei Loznitsa and Radu Jude  

10/01 | Trieste 2025

Italians made their return to cinemas in 2024, with 493 million euros taken at the box office and 70 million tickets sold

Italians made their return to cinemas in 2024, with 493 million euros taken at the box office and 70 million tickets sold

Data on the Italian film market’s performance over the past year has now been presented, with results on a par with 2023 and in line with pre-Covid levels  

10/01 | Box Office | Italy

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Industry Reports

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe - 06/01/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 06/01/2025
Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe
The Female Filmmakers Support Programme aims to support and empower women in film from the six countries where UNIQA Insurance operates in Southeast Europe

Market Trends
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A busy autumn/winter 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 London, Rome, Seminci, DOK Leipzig, Ji.hlava, Riga, Stockholm, IDFA, Tallinn, Turin and Les Arcs

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone Running - 27/12/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 27/12/2024
Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone Running
With his new movie – a Hungarian remake of the Czech hit Women on the Run – the filmmaker once again confirms his undisputed status as the darling of local audiences

Europe and the Rest of the World - Josué Orellana • Director of Infortunio - 20/12/2024

Europe and the Rest of the World – 20/12/2024
Josué Orellana • Director of Infortunio
We chatted to the Honduran helmer, who participated in this year’s Euro CineLab training programme, organised by Cineuropa and funded by the European Union

Produce – Co-Produce... - The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy - 19/12/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 19/12/2024
The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy
The panel zeroed in on success stories and case studies on building a “sustainable, happy film sector” in a small nation

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Stefania Rifiordi • Distributor, Invisible Carpet - 17/12/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 17/12/2024
Stefania Rifiordi • Distributor, Invisible Carpet
The founder of the distribution firm chatted with us about her mission of bringing arthouse films to Italian cinemas, offering an original perspective on modern-day life

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Industry professionals discuss the state of gender equality in the European audiovisual sector - 16/12/2024

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/12/2024
Industry professionals discuss the state of gender equality in the European audiovisual sector
Eight European audiovisual associations and research centres gathered to take stock, share best practices and discuss future opportunities related to inclusion and gender parity in the AV sector

Produce – Co-Produce... - The Czech Republic to raise incentives and triple cap in 2025 - 16/12/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/12/2024
The Czech Republic to raise incentives and triple cap in 2025
Other changes include the introduction of a new 35% incentive for animated and digital projects

Amy Coop’s drama Hear Me Roar in the works

Amy Coop’s drama Hear Me Roar in the works

The feature, which revolves around a British trans marriage case, stars Emma Thompson, Anna Friel, Christopher Eccleston, Julian Ovenden and Rebecca Root  

10/01 | Production | Funding | UK

Jon Blåhed’s historical drama-thriller Raptures to world-premiere at IFFR

Jon Blåhed’s historical drama-thriller Raptures to world-premiere at IFFR

The pic is based on true events in the 1930s and inspired by the so-called Korpela Movement, a controversial religious sect known for its apocalyptic beliefs and unorthodox rituals  

10/01 | Production | Funding | Finland/Sweden

Balkan Documentary Center extends submission deadlines for its 2025 training programmes

Balkan Documentary Center extends submission deadlines for its 2025 training programmes

The centre offers filmmakers and storytellers extensive opportunities with its Balkan Watchers, Docu Rough Cut Boutique and BDC Discoveries schemes  

10/01 | Balkan Documentary Center 2025

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Co-Production Podcast

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

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

Black Movie unveils the programme for its 26th edition

Black Movie unveils the programme for its 26th edition

With 114 films, encompassing both features and shorts, on the menu, the Genevan festival will once again train the spotlight on independent cinema  

10/01 | Festivals | Awards | Switzerland

Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris to present 42 films in market premieres

Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris to present 42 films in market premieres

590 foreign buyers and 120 international journalists will travel to Paris between 14 and 21 January to discover and meet talent from the French film and audiovisual world  

10/01 | Industry | Market | France

Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance

Interview: Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance

"I had to preserve the film from everyone who wanted to make it less provocative and extreme... I wanted it to be more"

The helmer of this year's sensation talked to us about her film, now one of the favourites in the international awards season, and the process she went through to make it  

09/01 | European Film Awards 2024

The Berlinale Co-Production Market unites global stories and new generations

The Berlinale Co-Production Market unites global stories and new generations

A total of 35 projects, including those by Andrea Štaka, Ayşe Polat, Radu Muntean, Stephan Komandarev and Narges Kalhor, will be presented; the Gen Z Audience Award will also be introduced  

09/01 | Berlinale 2025 | EFM

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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 - 27/05/2024

27/05/2024
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

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

Twenty European films we’re anticipating in 2025

Twenty European films we’re anticipating in 2025

New features by Joachim Trier, Edward Berger, Julia Ducournau and Richard Linklater (in French) head our annual round-up of upcoming cinema  

09/01 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Europe

Brussels prepares for the fourth edition of Polarise Nordic Film Nights

Brussels prepares for the fourth edition of Polarise Nordic Film Nights

The festival, unspooling from 21-26 January, aims to reflect the fact that Nordic cinema can be as dark as it is hilarious, and sometimes both at once  

09/01 | Festivals | Awards | Belgium

Jaime Rosales to premiere Morlaix at IFFR

Jaime Rosales to premiere Morlaix at IFFR

The feature, which was shot in French, with one part in black and white and another in colour, stars Aminthe Audiard, Samuel Kircher, Mélanie Thierry and Álex Brendemühl  

09/01 | Production | Funding | France/Spain

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Reviews

Maldoror - by Fabrice du Welz

Maldoror
by Fabrice du Welz
VENICE 2024: Fabrice Du Welz displays a spectacular change in register, using fiction to explore the case of Marc Dutroux, the collective trauma which shook Belgium in the ‘90s

Call of Water - by Elise Otzenberger

Call of Water
by Elise Otzenberger
Élise Otzenberger’s sophomore feature, toplined by Cécile de France, is a visually sublime family drama-cum-mystery with a gentle splash of genre fantasy

The Fourth Wall - by David Oelhoffen

The Fourth Wall
by David Oelhoffen
More relevant than ever, David Oelhoffen uses Sorj Chalandon’s cult novel to shed light on the inevitability of the war in the Near-East and the role played by theatre and art in human conflicts

I'm Still Here - by Walter Salles

I'm Still Here
by Walter Salles
VENICE 2024: Walter Salles’ compelling family drama zooms in on the disappearance and murder of a former congressman and civil engineer, as lived through by his courageous wife

Filmlovers! - by Arnaud Desplechin

Filmlovers!
by Arnaud Desplechin
Using a blend of essay, documentary and fictionalised autobiography, Arnaud Desplechin goes all out in celebrating his love of cinema and infects the viewer with his enthusiasm

Mr. K - by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab

Mr. K
by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Tallulah H Schwab pens and directs an offbeat, surrealist drama about a travelling magician stuck in a hotel, with allegorical meaning to spare

Wishing on a Star - by Peter Kerekes

Wishing on a Star
by Peter Kerekes
VENICE 2024: In his heartfelt but entertaining documentary, Peter Kerekes follows a Neapolitan astrologer and her customers on their path to finding new meaning in life

Misericordia - by Alain Guiraudie

Misericordia
by Alain Guiraudie
CANNES 2024: Alain Guiraudie crafts a delectable study of human nature, which falls midway between film noir and comedy in the micro-society of a remote village

Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand

Interview: Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand

"The film is about pushing boundaries and how we project things onto others"

Norway's sweetheart delves deep into the making and the topics of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's film, winner of the European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI at the European Film Awards  

09/01 | European Film Awards 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Arbid shooting Love Conquers All

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Arbid shooting Love Conquers All

Hiam Abbass and Mohamat Amine Benrachid lead the cast of the director’s new movie, produced by Easy Riders Films  

09/01 | Production | Funding | France/Lebanon/United Arab Emirates

Eirik Svensson’s Safe House to open the Göteborg Film Festival

Eirik Svensson’s Safe House to open the Göteborg Film Festival

The drama film follows a woman heading up a team of aid workers toiling tirelessly to save lives in a field hospital outside a refugee camp in the Central African Republic  

08/01 | Production | Funding | Norway/Denmark/Sweden/Finland

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Interviews

Joe Wright • Director of M. Son of the Century

Joe Wright • Director of M. Son of the Century
An interview with the director of the series, a portrait of Benito Mussolini, which finds its reflection in some of today's leaders

Guido Tölke, Julia Dordel • Director of and actress in The Bitter Taste

Guido Tölke, Julia Dordel • Director of and actress in The Bitter Taste
We sat down with the director and the actress, who is also the film’s producer, to talk about their ambition to make a movie with international appeal and about their inspiration

Floor Van Der Meulen and Koji Nelissen • Director and producer of Happy Days

Floor Van Der Meulen and Koji Nelissen • Director and producer of Happy Days
The Dutch filmmaker and her producer talk to Cineuropa about the project that won the Eurimages Co-Production Development Prize at the Co-Production Village of the 16th Les Arcs Film Festival

Frédéric Boyer • Artistic director, Les Arcs Film Festival

Frédéric Boyer • Artistic director, Les Arcs Film Festival
The Les Arcs Film Festival selector sheds light on the Work in Progress line-up which will be showcased on 15 December, and gives his opinion on the current state of European arthouse cinema

Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate
The Berlin-based Egyptian director discusses his approach to balancing his personal vision as a filmmaker with the responsibility of representing the complexities of a highly sensitive situation

Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance

Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance
The helmer of this year's sensation talked to us about her film, now one of the favourites in the international awards season, and the process she went through to make it

Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand

Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand
Norway's sweetheart delves deep into the making and the topics of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's film, winner of the European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI at the European Film Awards

Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production

Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production
Awarded with the Eurimages International Co-Production Award, the Macedonian producer discussed her approach to filmmaking and the current cultural and political situation in Europe

Élie Wajeman’s Le joueur earns a CNC advance on receipts

Élie Wajeman’s Le joueur earns a CNC advance on receipts

The French film centre will also support upcoming films by Valérie Donzelli, Pierre Salvadori, Gustave Kervern, Vincent Le Port, Maxime Roy and Anaïs Volpé, among other directors  

08/01 | Production | Funding | France

Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production

Interview: Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production

"I would like to see a strong Europe where we realise that culture is not something exclusive"

Awarded with the Eurimages International Co-Production Award, the Macedonian producer discussed her approach to filmmaking and the current cultural and political situation in Europe  

08/01 | European Film Awards 2024

The European Film Awards go to Athens in January 2027

The European Film Awards go to Athens in January 2027

The European Film Academy awards are moving to January to be part of the height of the international film awards season  

08/01 | European Film Awards 2027

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Maldoror - by Fabrice du Welz

Maldoror
by Fabrice du Welz
Venice 2024 – Out of Competition
French release January 15

I'm Still Here - by Walter Salles

I'm Still Here
by Walter Salles
Venice 2024 - Award for Best Screenplay
Golden Globes 2025 - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
French release January 15 and Portuguese release January 16

Misericordia - by Alain Guiraudie

Misericordia
by Alain Guiraudie
Cannes 2024 - Cannes Première
French release January 15

Mr. K - by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab

Mr. K
by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Toronto 2024 - Platform
Dutch release January 16

Armand - by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel

Armand
by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
European Film Awards 2024 - Best Discovery
German and Danish releases January 16

Wishing on a Star - by Peter Kerekes

Wishing on a Star
by Peter Kerekes
Venice 2024 - Orizzonti
Italian release January 16

The Girl with the Needle - by Magnus von Horn

The Girl with the Needle
by Magnus von Horn
Cannes 2024 - Competition
European Film Awards 2024 - Best Production Design and Best Original Score
German release January 9 and Polish release January 17

Flow - by Gints Zilbalodis

Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
Annecy 2024 - Jury Prize and Audience Award
Golden Globes 2025 - Best Animated Feature Film
Belgian release January 15 and Spanish release January 24

Kornél Mundruczó’s The Revolution According to Kamo is singled out by Arte France Cinéma

Kornél Mundruczó’s The Revolution According to Kamo is singled out by Arte France Cinéma

The Hungarian filmmaker’s upcoming movie will be co-produced by the French-German network alongside works by French director Vincent Le Port and Brazil’s Wesley Rodrigues  

08/01 | Production | Funding | France

Jean-Paul Salomé shooting L’Affaire Bojarski

Jean-Paul Salomé shooting L’Affaire Bojarski

Reda Kateb, Sara Giraudeau, Bastien Bouillon and Pierre Lottin star in this Le Bureau and Les Compagnons du Cinéma production  

07/01 | Production | Funding | France/Belgium

Göteborg unveils its 2025 edition

Göteborg unveils its 2025 edition

Alongside a selection of Nordic treats, Thomas Vinterberg and Julie Delpy will be special honourees, with Mohammad Rasoulof being a highlight of the “Disobedience” focus  

07/01 | Göteborg 2025

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Reviews

Nobody Likes Me - by Petr Kazda, Tomáš Weinreb

Nobody Likes Me
by Petr Kazda, Tomáš Weinreb
Petr Kazda and Tomáš Weinreb follow up their breakthrough debut I, Olga Hepnarová with an intimate psychological drama tackling a taboo issue

Young Hearts - by Anthony Schatteman

Young Hearts
by Anthony Schatteman
BERLINALE 2024: Anthony Schatteman’s first film is a luminous coming-of-age tale in an autobiographical vein about a young boy discovering love

Dismantling an Elephant - by Aitor Echeverría

Dismantling an Elephant
by Aitor Echeverría
In Aitor Echeverría’s elegant feature debut, Emma Suárez and Natalia de Molina play a mother and daughter who need each other and repel one another in equal measure

The Seed of the Sacred Fig - by Mohammad Rasoulof

The Seed of the Sacred Fig
by Mohammad Rasoulof
CANNES 2024: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof helms a remarkable political film about the feminist revolution in his country through the carefully scripted misadventures of a small family

Dog on Trial - by Laetitia Dosch

Dog on Trial
by Laetitia Dosch
CANNES 2024: Laetitia Dosch directs a zany, funny, intelligent and highly singular first feature centred on a lawyer defending an unprecedented cause

Industry Reports

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 06/01/2025

Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe

The Female Filmmakers Support Programme aims to support and empower women in film from the six countries where UNIQA Insurance operates in Southeast Europe

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 27/12/2024

Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone Running

With his new movie – a Hungarian remake of the Czech hit Women on the Run – the filmmaker once again confirms his undisputed status as the darling of local audiences

Europe and the Rest of the World – 20/12/2024

Josué Orellana • Director of Infortunio

We chatted to the Honduran helmer, who participated in this year’s Euro CineLab training programme, organised by Cineuropa and funded by the European Union

Produce – Co-Produce... – 19/12/2024

The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy

The panel zeroed in on success stories and case studies on building a “sustainable, happy film sector” in a small nation

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