Series review: Citadel: Diana

Series review: Citadel: Diana

The Italian series born in the Citadel world is a moving, character-driven spy story, starring a surprising Matilda De Angelis  

09/10 | Series | Reviews | Italy

The Cannes Film Festival Résidence unveils its selection

The Cannes Film Festival Résidence unveils its selection

Sofia Alaoui, Diwa Shah, Theo Montoya, Eglé Razumaite, Anastasia Veber and Rudolf Fitzgerald-Leonard are already in Paris, working hard on their upcoming projects  

09/10 | Cannes 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Roya Sadat’s historical drama film Sima’s Song

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Roya Sadat’s historical drama film Sima’s Song

The movie, premiering at Tokyo, tells a tale of friendship and ideological clashes as two women navigate the complexities of Afghanistan's shifting political landscape  

09/10 | Tokyo 2024

The European Film Awards announce their nominees in the Animated Feature Film category

The European Film Awards announce their nominees in the Animated Feature Film category

The films by Gints Zilbalodis, Kristina Dufková, Claude Barras, Isabel Herguera and Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal vie for the award  

09/10 | European Film Awards 2024

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Industry Reports

New Media - The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb - 08/10/2024

New Media – 08/10/2024
The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb
The programme consisted of three workshops and various discussions and presentations aimed at current and future professionals from Croatia’s film and video-game industries

Market Trends
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A busy summer 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 Karlovy Vary, Munich, Locarno, Sarajevo, Venice and San Sebastián

New Media - Iberseries & Platino Industria zooms in on the virtual-set revolution - 04/10/2024

New Media – 04/10/2024
Iberseries & Platino Industria zooms in on the virtual-set revolution
Experts have been debating the key commercial implications of this innovative new shooting method that avoids having to be dependent on external locations, travelling or inclement weather

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation - 04/10/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 04/10/2024
Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation
The CMF director shares insights from the Young Horizons Think Tank on how broadcasters are adapting strategies to engage young audiences amid the shift to digital platforms

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice - 01/10/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 01/10/2024
Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice
A working session brought together over 70 professionals from both fields to explore effective ways to enhance cooperation between the two sectors

Documentary - Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale - 01/10/2024

Documentary – 01/10/2024
Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale
We spoke to the artistic director and impact director of the Berlin-based non-fiction festival to delve into the programme of its inaugural edition

Animation - Valentin Urziceanu • Festival producer, ABIFF – Animation Bucharest International Film Festival - 01/10/2024

Animation – 01/10/2024
Valentin Urziceanu • Festival producer, ABIFF – Animation Bucharest International Film Festival
The festival producer breaks down what goes on behind the scenes of the vibrant hub for animation enthusiasts and professionals, which has just wrapped its fourth edition

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Jakub Gutek • Distributor, Gutek Film - 30/09/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 30/09/2024
Jakub Gutek • Distributor, Gutek Film
The Polish firm's COO unpacked their editorial policy, their successful distribution campaign for The Zone of Interest and the latest market shifts, among other topics

The seventh Proyecta selects 12 emerging projects

The seventh Proyecta selects 12 emerging projects

As part of Ventana Sur, the initiative serves as a platform for cultivating talent and promoting film-industry growth across borders, taking place for the first time in Montevideo  

09/10 | Ventana Sur 2024

Athens expands its role in global film and TV with The Owl Industry Days

Athens expands its role in global film and TV with The Owl Industry Days

International producers and Greek filmmakers came together at The Owl to forge new creative partnerships, with over 200 networking meetings held during the event  

09/10 | Industry | Market | Greece

Hana Jušić wraps shooting on God Will Not Help

Hana Jušić wraps shooting on God Will Not Help

The helmer’s sophomore feature tells the story of a Chilean widow coming to the land of her late husband, and her encounter with his family  

09/10 | Production | Funding | Croatia/Romania/Italy/Greece/France/Slovenia

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Co-Production Podcast

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

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

Kārlis Lesiņš’s upcoming El Lobo Leton to be co-produced with Colombia

Kārlis Lesiņš’s upcoming El Lobo Leton to be co-produced with Colombia

The director's forthcoming documentary feature, about a Latvian who became a Mexican cinema legend, has secured the involvement of Vaivén Films, marking the first Latvian-South American co-production  

09/10 | Production | Funding | Latvia/Italy/Colombia

Review: Unicorns

Review: Unicorns

Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd’s Dinard winner is a sweet, if rather predictable, love story about embracing difference and getting over prejudice  

09/10 | Dinard 2024

Review: Reawakening

Review: Reawakening

Virginia Gilbert’s drama fails to live up to the potential of its script, which follows a couple dealing with the disappearance and troubling return of their daughter  

09/10 | Dinard 2024

Review: TKT

Review: TKT

Solange Cicurel drills down into the gruesome ins and outs of bullying in an awareness-raising family drama  

09/10 | Films | Reviews | Belgium

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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

Yahav Winner's last film, Kibbutz Legend, moves into post-production

Yahav Winner's last film, Kibbutz Legend, moves into post-production

The feature is the final, deeply personal work by the Israeli filmmaker, who was murdered during the attack on the kibbutz where the film was shot  

09/10 | Production | Funding | Israel

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European countries reveal their titles submitted for the Best International Feature Film Award at the 2025 Academy Awards  

08/10 | Oscars 2025

Unifrance's MyMetaStories catapults European cinema into the metaverse

Unifrance's MyMetaStories catapults European cinema into the metaverse

The online festival also unspooling within Minecraft is returning for its second edition between 11 October and 3 November, with 20 films and a playful journey into the history of the 7th art  

08/10 | Festivals | Awards | Europe

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Reviews

Sicilian Letters - by Antonio Piazza, Fabio Grassadonia

Sicilian Letters
by Antonio Piazza, Fabio Grassadonia
VENICE 2024: Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza continue their reflection on the Mafia culture in Sicily, with Elio Germano in the shoes of a boss in hiding and Toni Servillo as a corrupt politician

The Story of Souleymane - by Boris Lojkine

The Story of Souleymane
by Boris Lojkine
CANNES 2024: Boris Lojkine has made a thrilling, moving and edifying humanist film about three decisive days in the life of a Guinean exile in Paris

Niki - by Céline Sallette

Niki
by Céline Sallette
CANNES 2024: This portrait of a misunderstood artist is a frustrating feature-length directorial debut for César-nominated actress Céline Sallette

The Hungarian Dressmaker - by Iveta Grófová

The Hungarian Dressmaker
by Iveta Grófová
Iveta Grófová takes us to wartime Bratislava in a solid period drama based on Peter Krištúfek’s novella Ema and the Death’s Head

The Sparrow in the Chimney - by Ramon Zürcher

The Sparrow in the Chimney
by Ramon Zürcher
This time directing solo, Ramon Zürcher enchants us with his unmistakeable style, treating us to a dark film that questions ideas about heteronormative families

Under the Volcano - by Damian Kocur

Under the Volcano
by Damian Kocur
A Ukrainian family holidaying in Tenerife go from tourists to refugees overnight once the war with Russia breaks out, in Damian Kocur’s original second feature

Three Kilometres to the End of the World - by Emanuel Pârvu

Three Kilometres to the End of the World
by Emanuel Pârvu
CANNES 2024: In the best Romanian tradition, Emanuel Pârvu spins a highly sophisticated yarn in a small village in the Danube Delta where a brutal event sees diverging interests intertwined

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

Tomorrow I Die set to world-premiere in Warsaw

Tomorrow I Die set to world-premiere in Warsaw

A female-driven horror movie, Nikol Cibulya’s debut feature film was produced by Vertigo Media and proves a growing tendency towards 100% independent Hungarian films  

08/10 | Production | Funding | Hungary

The best of German cinema to be showcased in Paris

The best of German cinema to be showcased in Paris

The 29th Paris German Film Festival is unspooling 9 – 13 October with a Panorama section comprising eight feature films and a focus on director of photography Judith Kaufmann  

08/10 | Festivals | Awards | France/Germany

Spain to be the "Country in Focus" at the 2025 European Film Market

Spain to be the "Country in Focus" at the 2025 European Film Market

With rich cinematic traditions and cutting-edge digital advances, the country will position itself as a key player in global cinema at the upcoming Berlinale  

08/10 | Berlinale 2025 | EFM

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Interviews

Bénédicte Lienard and Mary Jimenez • Directors of Fuga

Bénédicte Lienard and Mary Jimenez • Directors of Fuga
The directorial duo chatted to us about their new movie which sees them pursuing their journey in search of ghosts from Peru’s past

Lenny and Harpo Guit • Directors of Heads or Fails

Lenny and Harpo Guit • Directors of Heads or Fails
The Belgian duo talks about their second feature, revolving around a young generation fighting to keep their heads held high and their eyes smiling in spite of their precarious lives

David Oelhoffen • Director of The Fourth Wall

David Oelhoffen • Director of The Fourth Wall
We met with the French filmmaker whose adaptation of Sorj Chaladon’s novel is a reflection on the role of art in the face of conflict, with dramatically topical relevance

Sarah Winkenstette • Director of Greetings from Mars

Sarah Winkenstette • Director of Greetings from Mars
The German director unpicks her comedy-drama film featuring a youthful protagonist and aimed at a young audience

Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation

Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation
The CMF director shares insights from the Young Horizons Think Tank on how broadcasters are adapting strategies to engage young audiences amid the shift to digital platforms

Antoine Besse • Director of Ollie

Antoine Besse • Director of Ollie
The French director tells us more about his skateboarding-themed feature debut, which was inspired by the tragic story of his friend

Piet Baumgartner • Director of Bagger Drama

Piet Baumgartner • Director of Bagger Drama
The Swiss visual artist and director gives us the low-down on his first fiction feature, which he describes as his most personal film to date

Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale

Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Vivian Schröder • Artistic director and impact director, Dokumentale
We spoke to the artistic director and impact director of the Berlin-based non-fiction festival to delve into the programme of its inaugural edition

Fernando Colomo shooting Las delicias del jardín

Fernando Colomo shooting Las delicias del jardín

Carmen Machi, Antonio Resines, Luis Bermejo, María Hervás and the filmmaker’s son Pablo Colomo star in this comedy being produced by the director himself alongside Telespan 2000  

08/10 | Production | Funding | Spain

Tallinn Black Nights unveils the line-up of its brand-new Doc@PÖFF competition

Tallinn Black Nights unveils the line-up of its brand-new Doc@PÖFF competition

The Estonian gathering’s non-fiction strand will be made up of 11 titles, including six world and five international premieres  

08/10 | Black Nights 2024 | Doc@PÖFF

Medimed Doc Market reveals its selected documentary projects

Medimed Doc Market reveals its selected documentary projects

Prominent industry decision makers, including those from ARTE, the BBC, Al Jazeera, SVT and Movistar Plus+, will be in attendance to discover these intriguing projects from 17-20 October  

08/10 | Industry | Market | Spain

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Sicilian Letters - by Antonio Piazza, Fabio Grassadonia

Sicilian Letters
by Antonio Piazza, Fabio Grassadonia
Venice 2024 - Competition
Italian release October 10

The Story of Souleymane - by Boris Lojkine

The Story of Souleymane
by Boris Lojkine
Cannes 2014 - Un Certain Regard Jury Prize and Best Actor award
French release October 9, Italian release octobe 10

Three Kilometres to the End of the World - by Emanuel Pârvu

Three Kilometres to the End of the World
by Emanuel Pârvu
Cannes 2024 - Competition
Romanian release October 11

The Apprentice - by Ali Abbasi

The Apprentice
by Ali Abbasi
Cannes 2024 - Competition
French release October 9

Niki - by Céline Sallette

Niki
by Céline Sallette
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
French and Belgian releases October 9

Sex - by Dag Johan Haugerud

Sex
by Dag Johan Haugerud
Berlinale 2024 - Panorama
Europa Cinemas Label and CICAE Arthouse Cinema Award
Hungarian release October 10

Loveable - by Lilja Ingolfsdottir

Loveable
by Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Karlovy Vary 2024 – Special Jury Prize and Best Actress Award
Norwegian release October 11

All We Imagine as Light - by Payal Kapadia

All We Imagine as Light
by Payal Kapadia
Cannes 2024 - Grand Prix
French release October 2 and Italian release October 10

The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb

The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb

The programme consisted of three workshops and various discussions and presentations aimed at current and future professionals from Croatia’s film and video-game industries  

08/10 | Industry | Market | Croatia

Sugarcane by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie wins the Political Film Award at Filmfest Hamburg

Sugarcane by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie wins the Political Film Award at Filmfest Hamburg

Jacques Audiard and Andrea Arnold were honoured with the Douglas Sirk Award at the 32nd edition of the German gathering, which bore witness to strong pleas for freedom and a brighter future  

08/10 | Hamburg 2024 | Awards

Chong Keat Aun’s Malaysian-Italian co-production Mother Bhumi in the works

Chong Keat Aun’s Malaysian-Italian co-production Mother Bhumi in the works

Toplined by China’s Fan Bingbing, the drama is the director’s third feature and revolves around a community of farmers living on the Malaysian-Thai border  

07/10 | Production | Funding | Malaysia/Italy

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Reviews

Loveable - by Lilja Ingolfsdottir

Loveable
by Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Lilja Ingolfsdottir’s debut feature is a psychological melodrama boasting excellent performances, but the final result is heavily impacted by a rushed, chaotic closure of the narrative arc

All We Imagine as Light - by Payal Kapadia

All We Imagine as Light
by Payal Kapadia
CANNES 2024: Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has created a bewitching hybrid work that delves into the hearts of the women of her country and their longings for another world

When Fall Is Coming - by François Ozon

When Fall Is Coming
by François Ozon
In François Ozon’s newest film, discontent brews in a cosy autumnal Burgundy village laden with intergenerational guilt, resentment and no way out but onwards

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

Familia - by Francesco Costabile

Familia
by Francesco Costabile
VENICE 2024: The second feature by Francesco Costabile addresses the tragedy of domestic violence with horror film mise en scène that could make spectators jump

Industry Reports

New Media – 08/10/2024

The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb

The programme consisted of three workshops and various discussions and presentations aimed at current and future professionals from Croatia’s film and video-game industries

New Media – 04/10/2024

Iberseries & Platino Industria zooms in on the virtual-set revolution

Experts have been debating the key commercial implications of this innovative new shooting method that avoids having to be dependent on external locations, travelling or inclement weather

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 04/10/2024

Greg Childs • Director, Children’s Media Foundation

The CMF director shares insights from the Young Horizons Think Tank on how broadcasters are adapting strategies to engage young audiences amid the shift to digital platforms

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 01/10/2024

Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice

A working session brought together over 70 professionals from both fields to explore effective ways to enhance cooperation between the two sectors

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