Joanna Hogg to chair the Giornate degli Autori jury

Joanna Hogg to chair the Giornate degli Autori jury

The English filmmaker will lead the jury made of ten former 27 Times Cinema project participants, who will choose the film they think deserves the GdA Director’s Award  

26/07 | Venice 2024 | Giornate degli Autori

Lorenzo Zurzolo and James Franco starring in Daniele Barbiero’s Squali

Lorenzo Zurzolo and James Franco starring in Daniele Barbiero’s Squali

Shooting is underway on the Italian director’s debut film, produced by Camaleo and Eagle Pictures, together with Spanish firm Neo Art Producciones and Poland’s Agresywna Banda  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Italy/Spain/Poland

Shooting has finished on Fernando Franco's new film, Subsuelo

Shooting has finished on Fernando Franco's new film, Subsuelo

The Spanish director ventures into a psychological thriller in a film starring Julia Martínez, Diego Garisa and Nacho Sánchez and based on the novel of the same name by Marcelo Luján  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Spain

Isabelle Huppert is currently shooting La Femme la plus riche du Monde

Isabelle Huppert is currently shooting La Femme la plus riche du Monde

The likes of Laurent Lafitte, Marina Foïs and Raphaël Personnaz steal focus in the cast of Thierry Klifa’s movie, produced by Récifilms and sold by Playtime  

26/07 | Production | Funding | France/Belgium

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Industry Reports

European Policy - The Society of Audiovisual Authors publishes the Advancing Audiovisual Authors’ Rights in Europe booklet - 19/07/2024

European Policy – 19/07/2024
The Society of Audiovisual Authors publishes the Advancing Audiovisual Authors’ Rights in Europe booklet
The publication reaffirms the importance of writers and directors remaining at the core of the creative process

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

European Policy - FERA and FSE publish a joint call to empower European audiovisual diversity - 26/07/2024

European Policy – 26/07/2024
FERA and FSE publish a joint call to empower European audiovisual diversity
The organisations ask the EU to guarantee cultural diversity and freedom of expression, to further regulate the use of AI and to ensure fair remuneration and representation for writers and directors

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto - 24/07/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 24/07/2024
The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto
The text highlights the key role of European distributors, whose multifaceted profile allows them to act as investors, risk takers, curators and promoters

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 9 out of 11 of the largest TV and VoD groups operating in Europe are US-based - 17/07/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 17/07/2024
9 out of 11 of the largest TV and VoD groups operating in Europe are US-based
The latest European Audiovisual Observatory report surveyed a total of 12,703 audiovisual media services and video-sharing platforms

Europe and the Rest of the World - Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days - 15/07/2024

Europe and the Rest of the World – 15/07/2024
Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days
The head of industry talks about crafting the Amman Film Days’ programme for up-and-coming filmmakers from Jordan and the Arab region, and its relevance to Europe

Produce – Co-Produce... - Vladimir Katcharava • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival - 15/07/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 15/07/2024
Vladimir Katcharava • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival
The Georgian industry professional reveals the strategic concepts behind the event and elaborates on the possible domestic contribution to the international cinema landscape

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Frank L Stavik • Distributor, Fidalgo - 11/07/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 11/07/2024
Frank L Stavik • Distributor, Fidalgo
We spoke to the Norwegian distributor, who touched on his company’s editorial policy, his country’s theatrical market and the role of festivals, among other topics

FERA and FSE publish a joint call to empower European audiovisual diversity

FERA and FSE publish a joint call to empower European audiovisual diversity

The organisations ask the EU to guarantee cultural diversity and freedom of expression, to further regulate the use of AI and to ensure fair remuneration and representation for writers and directors  

26/07 | Institutions | Legislation | Europe

EXCLUSIVE: First clip for Locarno entry Salve Maria

EXCLUSIVE: First clip for Locarno entry Salve Maria

The new feature by Catalan filmmaker Mar Coll explores the troubling figure of the regretful mother with undertones of psychological horror  

26/07 | Locarno 2024 | Competition

Toronto unveils its Discovery and Midnight Madness selections

Toronto unveils its Discovery and Midnight Madness selections

The former sees world premieres of 12 European productions, whilst the genre strand will host the North American premiere of Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes hit The Substance  

26/07 | Toronto 2024

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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

Film Fund Luxembourg announces the recipients of its latest round of funding

Film Fund Luxembourg announces the recipients of its latest round of funding

The country’s film agency backed 16 new projects including three animated features, three fiction features, two documentary features and four fiction series  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Luxembourg

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Sarajevo Documentary Competition entry Dad’s Lullaby

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Sarajevo Documentary Competition entry Dad’s Lullaby

In her first feature-length film, Ukrainian director Lesia Diak follows a war veteran who is pushed away from his family by unseen damage inflicted by combat experiences  

26/07 | Sarajevo 2024 | Documentary Competition

Peter Kerekes follows the stars in travelling doc-comedy Wishing on a Star

Peter Kerekes follows the stars in travelling doc-comedy Wishing on a Star

The Slovak director captures a Neapolitan astrologer and her five clients seeking to alter their destinies in an optimistic documentary premiering in Venice's Orizzonti  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Italy/Slovakia/Czech Republic/Austria/Croatia

The Quiet Ones, produced by Zentropa, to premiere at Toronto

The Quiet Ones, produced by Zentropa, to premiere at Toronto

Helmed by Frederik Louis Hviid and starring Gustav Giese and Reda Kateb, the picture follows a group of men who plan to accomplish the largest heist in Danish history  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Denmark/Sweden/France

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Photogalleries

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

European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery - 01/03/2023

01/03/2023
European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery
A 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

Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries - 18/02/2023

18/02/2023
Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries
The 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

Pupi Avati presents his new gothic horror film, L’orto americano

Pupi Avati presents his new gothic horror film, L’orto americano

The veteran Italian director’s movie, which will close the Venice Film Festival, is set during the Liberation and is led by Filippo Scotti  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Italy

Ciro De Caro is returning to the Giornate degli Autori line-up with Taxi Monamour

Ciro De Caro is returning to the Giornate degli Autori line-up with Taxi Monamour

Produced by Kimerafilm together with MFF, RAI Cinema and Adler Entertainment, the movie is the only Italian work competing in the 81st Venice Film Festival’s autonomous section  

26/07 | Production | Funding | Italy

Sarajevo reveals the competition programme of its 30th edition

Sarajevo reveals the competition programme of its 30th edition

The Heart of Sarajevo competition features the new film by Vuk Ršumović in world premiere, as well as the latest works by Sonja Prosenc, Emanuel Pârvu and Yorgos Zois  

25/07 | Sarajevo 2024

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Reviews

In the Face of Gravity - by András Fésös

In the Face of Gravity
by András Fésös
With his newest feature, Hungarian filmmaker András Fésős tells the story of a rescue specialist who cannot save himself and his family

Un mexicano en la luna - by José Luis Yánez López, Cecilia "Techus" Guerrero

Un mexicano en la luna
by José Luis Yánez López, Cecilia "Techus" Guerrero
55 years on from the moon landings, this candid period comedy by José Luis Yánez López and Cecilia “Techus” Guerrero reminds us just how important it is to keep a secret for good intentions

Gondola - by Veit Helmer

Gondola
by Veit Helmer
German filmmaker Veit Helmer continues his journey through poetic, silent cinema with a highly inventive, burlesque film full of charm and benevolent love

Maria Montessori - by Léa Todorov

Maria Montessori
by Léa Todorov
Léa Todorov sheds light upon the genesis of the Montessori approach in a bold and novelistic first feature film about disability, difference and feminism at the beginning of the 20th century

Averroes & Rosa Parks - by Nicolas Philibert

Averroes & Rosa Parks
by Nicolas Philibert
BERLINALE 2024: After his Golden Bear winner On the Adamant, Nicolas Philibert is back with a second instalment in his trilogy about mental illness, which is even more impressive than the first

Madame Luna - by Daniel Espinosa

Madame Luna
by Daniel Espinosa
Based on real events, the story of an Eritrean female human trafficker is at the heart of this penetrating drama about immigration, which signals Daniel Espinosa’s return to Europe

Eat the Night - by Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel

Eat the Night
by Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel
CANNES 2024: Caroline Poggi and Jonathan Vinel launch into a bold and highly ambitious film about youth, the virtual and reality, but the piece as a whole doesn't quite live up to its promise

The Wrath of God - by Kristijan Milic

The Wrath of God
by Kristijan Milic
Kristijan Milić blends the war-movie genre and different shades of thriller into a smooth and rock-solid amalgam

Gianni Amelio visits the Lido with Campo di battaglia

Gianni Amelio visits the Lido with Campo di battaglia

Alessandro Borghi leads the director’s new film, selected in competition in Venice, set at the end of the First World War and produced by Marco Bellocchio  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Italy

The Match Factory whips out three aces at Venice

The Match Factory whips out three aces at Venice

The German company will sell Athina Rachel Tsangari's latest Harvest, Türker Süer's debut Edge of Night and the Quay Brothers’s dreamlike tale Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass  

25/07 | Venice 2024 | Venice Production Bridge

Léa Drucker and Anamaria Vartolomei lead the cast of Laura Wandel’s L’Intérêt d’Adam

Léa Drucker and Anamaria Vartolomei lead the cast of Laura Wandel’s L’Intérêt d’Adam

On the heels of Playground, the Belgian director is getting ready to commence filming on her second feature, produced by Dragons Films and sold by Indie Sales  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Belgium/France

Interviews

Claire Burger • Director of Foreign Tongue

Claire Burger • Director of Foreign Tongue
The French director talks about her second solo feature film, a vivid and subtle portrait of today’s youth

Emily Mkrtichian • Director of There Was, There Was Not

Emily Mkrtichian • Director of There Was, There Was Not
The Armenian filmmaker provides insights into her relationship with her characters and into the complex process of documenting living history

Rozálie Kohoutová • Director and writer of Antonie

Rozálie Kohoutová • Director and writer of Antonie
The director of the Czech project that won the Eurimages Co-production Development Award at KVIFF discusses her documentary background, humour and how to infuse pop aesthetics into a social dramedy

Ewa Szabłowska • Artistic director, mBank New Horizons IFF

Ewa Szabłowska • Artistic director, mBank New Horizons IFF
One of the artistic directors of the Polish gathering outlines this year’s programme and explains the festival’s theme of “cinema that leads”

Christos Nikou • Director of Fingernails

Christos Nikou • Director of Fingernails
The Greek director opens up about his career and about working with Apple TV on his second feature, starring Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed, which closed Karlovy Vary

Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days

Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days
The head of industry talks about crafting the Amman Film Days’ programme for up-and-coming filmmakers from Jordan and the Arab region, and its relevance to Europe

Vladimir Katcharava • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival

Vladimir Katcharava • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival
The Georgian industry professional reveals the strategic concepts behind the event and elaborates on the possible domestic contribution to the international cinema landscape

Frank L Stavik • Distributor, Fidalgo

Frank L Stavik • Distributor, Fidalgo
We spoke to the Norwegian distributor, who touched on his company’s editorial policy, his country’s theatrical market and the role of festivals, among other topics

Jaume Claret Muxart starts shooting his debut film Strange River

Jaume Claret Muxart starts shooting his debut film Strange River

Newcomer Jan Monter stars alongside Nausicaa Bonin and Jordi Oriol in a coming-of-age film co-written with Meritxell Colell that follows the course of the Danube River  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Spain/Germany

Valerio Mastandrea takes Nonostante to Venice

Valerio Mastandrea takes Nonostante to Venice

The second feature as director from the Rome actor, produced by HT Film, Damocle, Tenderstories and Rai Cinema, will open the Orizzonti competition  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Italy

Review: A Good Jewish Boy

Review: A Good Jewish Boy

In his feature-length directorial debut, Noé Debré uses the story of the last Jewish family in Seine-Saint-Denis to send a message of warmth, friendship and humanity  

25/07 | Palić 2024

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Price of Money: A Largo Winch Adventure - by Olivier Masset-Depasse

The Price of Money: A Largo Winch Adventure
by Olivier Masset-Depasse
French release July 31 and Belgian release August 7

Maria Montessori - by Léa Todorov

Maria Montessori
by Léa Todorov
Danish release July 25

Love Lies Bleeding - by Rose Glass

Love Lies Bleeding
by Rose Glass
Berlinale 2024 - Berlinale Special
German and Hungarian releases July 18, Czech release August 1 and Swedish release August 2

Averroes & Rosa Parks - by Nicolas Philibert

Averroes & Rosa Parks
by Nicolas Philibert
Berlinale 2024 - Berlinale Special
German release July 25

Weightless - by Sara Fgaier

Weightless
by Sara Fgaier
Locarno 2024 - Competition

Toxic - by Saule Bliuvaite

Toxic
by Saule Bliuvaite
Locarno 2024 - Competition

We Are Zombies - by RKSS (Roadkill Superstars)

We Are Zombies
by RKSS (Roadkill Superstars)
French release July 31

Manticore - by Carlos Vermut

Manticore
by Carlos Vermut
Toronto 2022 - Contemporary World Cinema
French release July 31

Bálint Szimler’s Lesson Learned to be showcased in Locarno

Bálint Szimler’s Lesson Learned to be showcased in Locarno

The Hungarian director’s first fiction feature film, funded wholly independently and primarily by Boddah and CineSuper, is set to world premiere in the Cineasti del Presente line-up  

25/07 | Production | Funding | Hungary

The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto

The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto

The text highlights the key role of European distributors, whose multifaceted profile allows them to act as investors, risk takers, curators and promoters  

24/07 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Europe

Less than three weeks to go before Locarno Pro kicks off

Less than three weeks to go before Locarno Pro kicks off

As usual, the Swiss festival will offer an inspiring and thought-provoking programme of workshops, think tanks, gatherings and screenings celebrating independent filmmaking  

24/07 | Locarno 2024 | Locarno Pro

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Reviews

The Gardener's Year - by Jiří Havelka

The Gardener's Year
by Jiří Havelka
Jiří Havelka’s third film probes the conflict between tradition and modernity, but ultimately falls short as a satire, emerging as more of a thinly plotted and repetitive tragicomedy

Karmapolice - by Julien Paolini

Karmapolice
by Julien Paolini
Julien Paolini immerses Syrus Shahidi and Alexis Manenti in the margins of Paris's working-class Château Rouge neighbourhood, delivering a dark detective movie about a policeman seeking redemption

L'invenzione di noi due - by Corrado Ceron

L'invenzione di noi due
by Corrado Ceron
Corrado Ceron’s romantic but sorrowful second feature speaks of the end of a relationship through a continual flow of thoughts, memories and flashbacks

The Last Ashes - by Loïc Tanson

The Last Ashes
by Loïc Tanson
The debut feature by Luxembourgish director Loïc Tanson takes us back in time to 1854 to tell a wholly female story of revenge

She Loved Blossoms More - by Yannis Veslemes

She Loved Blossoms More
by Yannis Veslemes
In his second feature, Greek director Yannis Veslemes charts a psychedelic and hallucinogenic journey whose protagonists are trying to process the loss of a loved one

Industry Reports

European Policy – 26/07/2024

FERA and FSE publish a joint call to empower European audiovisual diversity

The organisations ask the EU to guarantee cultural diversity and freedom of expression, to further regulate the use of AI and to ensure fair remuneration and representation for writers and directors

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 24/07/2024

The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto

The text highlights the key role of European distributors, whose multifaceted profile allows them to act as investors, risk takers, curators and promoters

European Policy – 19/07/2024

The Society of Audiovisual Authors publishes the Advancing Audiovisual Authors’ Rights in Europe booklet

The publication reaffirms the importance of writers and directors remaining at the core of the creative process

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 17/07/2024

9 out of 11 of the largest TV and VoD groups operating in Europe are US-based

The latest European Audiovisual Observatory report surveyed a total of 12,703 audiovisual media services and video-sharing platforms

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