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“As a director, there's always the conscious aspects you bring with you as well as the unconscious you”
The French music video director-turned-feature filmmaker talks about her debut film’s crucial component parts, including its talented core trio of actors
21/01 | Tromsø 2025
Shortlisted for the International Feature Film Oscar and composed of 22 shorts by as many Palestinian directors, the movie offers up a poignant kaleidoscope of life in the Gaza Strip
21/01 | Films | Reviews | Palestine/France/Qatar/Jordan/Switzerland
Jacques Audiard’s feature scooped five trophies, including Best Film; Karla Sofía Gascón and Abou Sangare win in the acting categories, while Holy Cow earned itself a couple of accolades too
21/01 | Festivals | Awards | France
The films selected in the Competition and Perspectives section are now being announced by new artistic director Tricia Tuttle
21/01 | Berlinale 2025
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Produce – Co-Produce... – 15/01/2025The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction productionOne of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model
Market TrendsFOCUSA busy 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 Trieste, IFFR, Göteborg, Berlin, Clermont-Ferrand, Luxembourg, Thessaloniki, Sofia and CPH:DOX
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/01/2025Europa Distribution celebrates the fourth edition of its Green Distribution LabThe network of European distributors kicks off the year with an online session dedicated to learning, sharing and brainstorming sustainable practices in film distribution
European Policy – 14/01/2025The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyrightMember states have contributed to a policy questionnaire to discuss laws concerning ownership of AI content, highlighting key concerns set to impact audiovisual production and artistic creation
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/01/2025French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024Amidst enduringly unstable cinema attendance figures, the circulation of French films in cinemas around the world fell by 11% last year, with 38.1 million admissions
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 06/01/2025Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast EuropeThe 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 – 27/12/2024Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone RunningWith 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 – 20/12/2024Josué Orellana • Director of InfortunioWe chatted to the Honduran helmer, who participated in this year’s Euro CineLab training programme, organised by Cineuropa and funded by the European Union
The new pic, produced by Sleeper Films, zooms in on two estranged brothers shaped by turbulent childhoods in the care system
21/01 | Production | Funding | Ireland/UK
The Seed of the Sacred Fig, When Fall Is Coming and Holy Cow have also received prizes at the Arctic festival
20/01 | Tromsø 2025 | Awards
Nyima Cartier, Mathilde Elu, Valentine Lapière, Kahina Le Querrec and Paul Vincent de Lestrade are participating in the 20th programme steered by the Angers European First Films Festival
20/01 | Angers 2025 | Angers Workshops
10/12/2024Episode 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
28/11/2024Episode 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
14/11/2024Episode 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
27/06/2024Episode 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
30/04/2024Episode 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
18/04/2024Episode 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
09/04/2024Episode 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
13/02/2024Episode 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
Tromsø-based director Åse Svenheim Drivenes signs a compassionate and relevant documentary on the limits of biomedicine through the lens of unexplained adolescent chronic pain
20/01 | Tromsø 2025
The debut feature by photographer and visual artist Sammy Baloji explores the Democratic Republic of Congo’s colonial history and its ecological significance
20/01 | IFFR 2025
Switzerland's main broadcaster is producing the sitcom set in an embassy in South America, directed by Johannes Bachmann and Johannes Schröder
20/01 | Production | Funding | Switzerland
Arild Østin Ommundsen’s newest film follows three siblings navigating unresolved childhood conflicts and emergent personal crises as they clean out their late father's home
23/09/2024San Sebastian 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
27/05/2024Venice 2024 – PhotogalleriesAfter 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
14/05/2024Cannes 2024 – 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 14-25 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries
15/02/2024Berlinale 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
25/09/2023San Sebastián 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/09/2023Venice 2023 – PhotogalleriesAfter 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
27/06/2023Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience AwardLukas 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
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
Miguel Herrán and Arón Piper star in the icy, historical war drama about reconciliation and understanding, sold internationally by Film Factory
20/01 | Production | Funding | Spain
The Serbian gathering, unspooling from 22-25 January, welcomes new talents and celebrates the anniversaries of festival founder Emir Kusturica’s two Palme d’Or winners
20/01 | Kustendorf 2025
From 19-22 March, the Slovakian capital will once again become a hub for cinephiles and filmmakers as the industry event celebrates cinematic artistry
17/01 | Visegrad Film Forum 2025
Jane Austen Wrecked My Lifeby Laura PianiLaura Piani’s first feature film is a sincere and charm-filled romantic comedy about the misadventures of a woman trying to reconcile body and mind
The Quiet Sonby Delphine Coulin, Muriel CoulinVENICE 2024: Delphine and Muriel Coulin craft a remarkable film about the upheaval caused to a family of three when one of them drifts far-right
Ciao bambinoby Edgardo PistoneEdgardo Pistone’s debut film is a thrilling dark tale which speaks of love and desperation in Naples’ criminal underworld
The Illusionby Roberto AndòRoberto Andò directs an amusing comedy, once again starring Toni Servillo and the comic duo Ficarra & Picone but this time grappling with the landing of the Thousand in Sicily in 1860
Maldororby Fabrice du WelzVENICE 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
In the Name of Bloodby Akaki PopkhadzeAkaki Popkhadze delves into the dark and criminal side of the Bay of Angels with an intense and ferocious thriller about two brothers and an act of revenge
BXLby Monir Ait Hamou, Ish Ait HamouBrothers Ish and Monir Ait Hamou take inspiration from their childhood to draw the portraits of two brothers in a working class Brussels neighbourhood
Luceby Silvia Luzi, Luca BellinoThe second film by directing duo Silvia Luzi and Luca Bellino stars a wondrous Marianna Fontana as a young woman sublimating the loss of her father
The life-affirming and humorous drama film depicts three generations of a Dutch family as they question their lives and relationships
17/01 | Production | Funding | Netherlands/Belgium/Estonia
The market returns with a diverse selection of promising series, ranging from crime-dramas to biopics, plus a focus on creative storytelling
17/01 | Berlinale 2025 | EFM
Creators like Maja Jul Larsen join renowned directors such as Fernando Meirelles and Tereza Nvotová in a line-up spanning crime, dystopia and untold personal stories
Duván Duque • Producer of Stink EyeThe Continente Pictures head discusses his work with director Cristina Sánchez Salamanca on the project that won the Coprocity Development Prize in November
Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of HollywoodgateThe 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
Joe Wright • Director of M. Son of the CenturyAn interview with the director of the series, a portrait of Benito Mussolini, which finds its reflection in some of today's leaders
Fleur Fortuné • Director of The AssessmentThe French music video director-turned-feature filmmaker talks about her debut film’s crucial component parts, including its talented core trio of actors
GoCritic! Interview: Zane Oborenko • Director of short film Kafka in LoveThe Latvian animator discusses adaptation and romantic truths in relation to her short film inspired by Franz Kafka’s love letters to writer and journalist Milena Jesenská
Louise Lindlar • Head, MOP-IndustryThe freshly appointed director of the Max Ophüls Prize’s industry strand breaks down the highlights of this year’s programme
Coralie Fargeat • Director of The SubstanceThe 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 ArmandNorway'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
The drama, starring Pirkko Saisio and Alma Pöysti, follows two strong-willed women who meet each other and confront their guilt-ridden memories amidst the magical landscapes of an archipelago
17/01 | Production | Funding | Finland/Estonia/Sweden
The transformed fund marks a restructuring of the country’s creative sector support, introducing expanded incentives and new funding categories to address evolving demands across industries
17/01 | Industry | Market | Czech Republic
The 15th online festival organised by Unifrance will unspool across 50 or so platforms around the world between 17 January and 17 February, with a eye-catching jury for the feature films competition
17/01 | Festivals | Awards | France
The Quiet Sonby Delphine Coulin, Muriel CoulinVenice 2024 - Volpi Cup for Best ActorFrench release January 22
In the Name of Bloodby Akaki PopkhadzeSan Sebastián 2024 - New DirectorsFrench release January 22
On the Goby María Gisèle Royo, Julia de CastroLocarno 2023 - Cineasti del presenteFrench release January 22
Luceby Silvia Luzi, Luca BellinoLocarno 2024 - CompetitionItalian release January 23
Maldororby Fabrice du WelzVenice 2024 – Out of CompetitionFrench release January 15 and Belgian release January 22
The Most Precious of Cargoesby Michel HazanaviciusCannes 2024 - CompetitionAnnecy 2024 - CompetitionItalian release January 23
The Girl with the Needleby Magnus von HornCannes 2024 - CompetitionEuropean Film Awards 2024 - Best Production Design and Best Original ScoreDanish release January 23
The Count of Monte-Cristoby Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu DelaporteCannes 2024 - Out of CompetitionGerman release January 23
New works by Vitaly Mansky, brothers Gianluca and Massimiliano De Serio, Želimir Žilnik, Adilkhan Yerzhanov and James Benning are among this year’s entries
16/01 | Berlinale 2025 | Forum
The line-up includes the new efforts by Michel Gondry and Robin Petré, plus intriguing debuts by Alissa Jung, Vasilis Kekatos and Brendan Canty, among others
16/01 | Berlinale 2025 | Generation
Isaac Julien’s sequel to Looking for Langston joins Ira Sachs’ reflection on art and life, while Ina Weisse, Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay and Nele Mueller-Stöfen push boundaries with bold narratives
16/01 | Berlinale 2025 | Panorama
Flowby Gints ZilbalodisCANNES 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
The Brutalistby Brady CorbetVENICE 2024: Brady Corbet goes big and dark, delivering his best film to date, which is fascinating, exhausting and profoundly sad
The Count of Monte-Cristoby Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu DelaportePierre Niney imposes himself in the lead role of Alexandre Dumas’ great literary classic, spectacularly revisited by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière
Rabiaby Mareike EngelhardtTremendously toplined by Megan Northam, Mareike Engelhardt’s first feature is a hard-hitting and far-sighted work about the grey zones of radicalisation
Jupiterby Benjamin PfohlBenjamin Pfohl catches us off guard with a captivating and cleverly executed first feature film about a young woman introduced by her parents to an undoubtedly troubling community
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/01/2025
The network of European distributors kicks off the year with an online session dedicated to learning, sharing and brainstorming sustainable practices in film distribution
Produce – Co-Produce... – 15/01/2025
One of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model
European Policy – 14/01/2025
Member states have contributed to a policy questionnaire to discuss laws concerning ownership of AI content, highlighting key concerns set to impact audiovisual production and artistic creation
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/01/2025
Amidst enduringly unstable cinema attendance figures, the circulation of French films in cinemas around the world fell by 11% last year, with 38.1 million admissions
Films / Reviews – Palestine/France/Qatar/Jordan/Switzerland - 21/01/2025
Tromsø 2025 - 20/01/2025
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