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“There’s no definition of which target group it has to be for; you can tell any story with stop motion”
The artistic director of one of the biggest festivals in Europe dedicated to animation filmmaking gives us the low-down on this year’s highlights
02/05 | /Germany
New projects and a delegation of professionals specialising in fiction, documentary and animation are poised to visit the Croisette later this month
02/05 | Cannes 2025/Sponsored
The documentary will blend archive footage and interviews with major artists, including Park Chan-wook and Alexandre Desplat
02/05 | Production | Funding | Italy
The Brussels-based firm have bagged selection in the Un Certain Regard section for Anna Cazenave Cambet’s adaptation of Constance Debré’s novel, toplined by Vicky Krieps
02/05 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film
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Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 25/04/2025The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a report on the audiovisual sector’s green transitionThe study provides a valuable resource for professionals seeking to understand current legislative trends, best practices and the tools available to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint
Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring 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 Cannes, Kraków, Karlovy Vary, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Annecy, Brussels, Munich and many others
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 02/05/2025Slovak crime-thriller Černák becomes the highest-grossing film in domestic cinemasThe second film in the saga about a local mafia boss, directed by Jakub Króner, outgrossed its first part, which dominated Slovak cinemas last year
Animation – 30/04/2025Mirko Goran Marijanac • Media sales executive, DeAPlaneta EntertainmentDuring our chat, the exec shared key insights from this year’s Cartoon Next and touched on the current climate for the animation sector
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 29/04/2025Anne Pouliquen • Founder and Director, Futura CinemaWe met with the director of the incubator programme dedicated to innovation in cinema theatres and cultural venues, which is now opening up on a European scale
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 28/04/2025Paulina Jaroszewicz • Distribution and marketing manager, New Horizons AssociationCineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 25/04/2025Leverage Point Entertainment launches, aiming to embed systemic sustainability in film and TV productionThe services of the London- and Budapest-based venture will range from carbon budgeting and decarbonisation strategies to script consulting and sustainable storytelling
European Policy – 22/04/2025The European Commission publishes a study on copyright transfer and authors’ contractsThe research confirms that authors and producers often find themselves in a weak negotiating position, whereas performers benefit from a greater use of collective bargaining agreements
Elvin Adigozel’s feature begins as a would-be story of triumphant success but unfolds as a domestic tragedy, portraying life in the bleak Azerbaijani countryside
02/05 | goEast 2025
The French sales agent will mostly be pinning its hopes on Eagles of the Republic, in the running for the Palme d’Or, and La femme la plus riche du monde, screening out of competition
Manantial by the Spanish filmmaker has picked up the Almost-finished Films Award; the Portuguese author’s My Name Is Erik Satie, Like Everybody Else triumphed in the Films to be Made sidebar
02/05 | Las Palmas 2025 | MECAS/Awards
25/03/2025Episode 75: Vermiglio (Italy/France/Belgium)The producers of the film by Maura Delpero are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support
20/03/2025Episode 74: Crossing (Sweden/ Denmark/France/Turkey/Georgia)The producers of the film by Levan Akin are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support
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
“We will always stay focused on the CEE region, a region that’s unique – it can be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding”
The executive reflects on the steady growth of NEM, the importance of curating meaningful industry connections and the event’s continued focus on the CEE region
02/05 | NEM Dubrovnik 2025
The second film in the saga about a local mafia boss, directed by Jakub Króner, outgrossed its first part, which dominated Slovak cinemas last year
02/05 | Box Office | Slovakia
The regional Walloon investment fund has announced support for 5 new projects in its 124th session
02/05 | Production | Funding | Belgium
The competition will bring together nine new narrative experiences that will be weighed up by a jury chaired by Luc Jacquet
30/04 | Cannes 2025
13/02/2025Berlinale 2025 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
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
27/08/2024Venice 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
The actor-director plays Tony Chichiarelli, a figure at the heart of 1970s Italy’s most baffling mysteries, in the Netflix film directed by Stefano Lodovichi and produced by Cattleya
30/04 | Production | Funding | Italy
Gregorio Sassoli and Alejandro Cifuentes’ raw and visceral documentary gives a name and a story to the invisible souls populating Termini Station in Rome, observing them from the inside
30/04 | Films | Reviews | Italy
Bogdan Mureşanu’s first feature has taken home the Gopos’ “big five”, while Emanuel Pârvu’s Three Kilometres to the End of the World was almost completely overlooked
30/04 | Festivals | Awards | Romania
Storia di una notteby Paolo CostellaCarefully curated on a visual level but emotionally glacial throughout, Paolo Costella’s drama reflects on the impact of losing a child on family ties
My Magical Worldby Elvin AdigozelElvin Adigozel’s feature begins as a would-be story of triumphant success but unfolds as a domestic tragedy, portraying life in the bleak Azerbaijani countryside
Reflection in a Dead Diamondby Hélène Cattet, Bruno ForzaniBERLINALE 2025: Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani present a baroque spy film with some crazy twists and turns, which is both fun and exhausting
Little Jaffnaby Lawrence ValinVENICE 2024: Lawrence Valin blends police infiltration with a deep dive into Paris’s Tamil community in a refreshing and audacious first feature film
Kayara. La guerrera del imperio Incaby Cesar ZeladaCésar Zelada and Dirk Hampel’s animated adventure flick is a sprightly offering that, while allowing itself some poetic licence, brings Peru’s ancient culture that much closer to family audiences
The New Year That Never Cameby Bogdan MureşanuVENICE 2024: Bogdan Mureşanu’s debut feature delves deep into the stuffy atmosphere of Romania in December 1989
Rapturesby Jon BlåhedJon Blåhed’s historical drama explores the demise of Sweden’s Korpela movement, a disturbing and eventually tyrannical form of radical Protestantism
A Missing Partby Guillaume SenezGuillaume Senez takes Romain Duris to Japan, telling a fine and well-put-together story about parenthood where a father allows himself a final reprieve and in which emotion swells like a wave
Tato Kotetishvili’s urban portrait has won the Golden Lily at the Wiesbaden-based festival, while standout works from Estonia, Poland, Uzbekistan and beyond were also recognised
30/04 | goEast 2025 | Awards
“It’s all about using AI ethically, and making the most of its tools to boost efficiency in animation and distribution”
During our chat, the exec shared key insights from this year’s Cartoon Next and touched on the current climate for the animation sector
30/04 | Cartoon 2025 | Cartoon Next
The celebrated British filmmaker’s new comedy-drama will launch sales at Cannes through Bankside Films and will begin shooting on location in England this September
30/04 | Production | Funding | UK/France/Germany
Paulina Jaroszewicz • Distribution and marketing manager, New Horizons AssociationCineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme
Želimir Žilnik • Director of Eighty PlusThe Serbian director discusses his deep suspicion of ideologies in relation to his irresistibly charming latest feature, which follows a man whose life spans three political systems
Lorcan Finnegan • Director of The SurferThe Irish filmmaker discusses his mystery-thriller, how he created the character with Nicolas Cage and his approach to the use of colours in the film
Julien Rejl • General Delegate, Directors’ FortnightThe General Delegate of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight discusses the 2025 selection and clarifies the debate on its editorial line
Ava Cahen • General Delegate, Critics’ WeekThe General Delegate of the Cannes Critics’ Week breaks down her 2025 selection
Annegret Richter • Artistic director, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated FilmThe artistic director of one of the biggest festivals in Europe dedicated to animation filmmaking gives us the low-down on this year’s highlights
Sanja Božić-Ljubičić • CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision and NEMThe executive reflects on the steady growth of NEM, the importance of curating meaningful industry connections and the event’s continued focus on the CEE region
Mirko Goran Marijanac • Media sales executive, DeAPlaneta EntertainmentDuring our chat, the exec shared key insights from this year’s Cartoon Next and touched on the current climate for the animation sector
Due to be unveiled in the Directors’ Fortnight, Prïncia Car’s debut feature film will lead the charge in the French sales agent’s line-up
30/04 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film
From psychological thriller to comedy and family drama, Norwegian series have dominated this year’s awards, with Nepobaby and The Agent – The Life and Lies of My Father also among the winners
30/04 | Canneseries 2025 | Awards
Polish director Jaśmina Wójcik whisks us away to a secret garden and demonstrates how a creative adaptation should be done
30/04 | Hot Docs 2025
Reflection in a Dead Diamondby Hélène Cattet, Bruno ForzaniBerlinale 2025 - CompetitionBelgian release April 30
Little Jaffnaby Lawrence ValinVenice 2024 - International Film Critics’ WeekFrench release April 30
Souleymane’s Storyby Boris LojkineCannes 2014 - Un Certain Regard Jury Prize and Best Actor awardEuropean Film Awards 2024 - Best Actor and Best SoundSpanish release April 30
The New Year That Never Cameby Bogdan MureşanuVenice 2024 - Orizzonti Best FilmFrench release April 30
Loveableby Lilja IngolfsdottirKarlovy Vary 2024 – Special Jury Prize and Best Actress AwardItalian release April 30
Bye Byeby Amélie BonninCannes 2025 - Opening Out of CompetitionFrench release May 13
A Missing Partby Guillaume SenezToronto 2024 – CentrepieceItalian release April 30
Rapturesby Jon BlåhedRotterdam 2025 - Big Screen AwardSwedish release May 1
We present details of four intriguing transmedia projects that were pitched at the fourth edition of Cartoon Next, which ran in Marseille from 23-25 April
Gints Zilbalodis’ inspiring animated gem has won the pan-European audience award, determined by ratings from both the public and Members of the European Parliament
29/04 | LUX Audience Award 2025
The British filmmaker will be joined by Louise Courvoisier, Roberto Minervini, Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Vanja Kaludjercic
29/04 | Cannes 2025 | Un Certain Regard
The Kiss of the Grasshopperby Elmar ImanovBERLINALE 2025: Elmar Imanov's surrealist second feature is an introspective journey through the melancholy, solitude and backsliding that inevitably accompany the loss of a loved one
Mariana's Roomby Emmanuel FinkielEmmanuel Finkiel delves into the world of survival and life and death instincts through the eyes of a child hidden in a brothel at the height of World War II
Una figliaby Ivano De MatteoIvano De Matteo homes in once again on extreme family situations, this time asking what we’d do if our child committed a crime, and focusing on the road to making amends
Familiaby Francesco CostabileVENICE 2024: The second feature by Francesco Costabile addresses the tragedy of domestic violence with horror film mise en scène that could make spectators jump
Saunaby Mathias BroeDebuting director Mathias Broe brings the beauty of non-heteronormative desire to the big screen with a romance between a doe-eyed cis man and his trans lover
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 02/05/2025
Animation – 30/04/2025
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 29/04/2025
We met with the director of the incubator programme dedicated to innovation in cinema theatres and cultural venues, which is now opening up on a European scale
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 28/04/2025
Cineuropa sat down with the Polish distributor to discuss her company’s strategy as well as the connection between its distribution line-up and BNP Paribas New Horizons Festival’s programme
goEast 2025 - 02/05/2025
Films / Reviews – Italy - 30/04/2025
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