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Industry Reports

New Media - At the EFM, Publikum discusses the usage of anthropology-based AI to enhance audience strategies - 16/02/2025

New Media – 16/02/2025
At the EFM, Publikum discusses the usage of anthropology-based AI to enhance audience strategies
BERLINALE 2025: The Danish consultancy firm's Rikke Flodin and Lars Tversted presented their new tools, showing how they can help creatives develop successful projects

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A 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

New Media - Decoding the future of film production at the EFM - 18/02/2025

New Media – 18/02/2025
Decoding the future of film production at the EFM
BERLINALE 2025: Industry professionals discussed the evolving challenges and opportunities for film producers, with a particular focus on the impact of AI and new distribution models

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - European cinemas found stability in 2024 - 18/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/02/2025
European cinemas found stability in 2024
BERLINALE 2025: The continent’s film industry has witnessed a year of stabilisation following the pandemic, as two in-depth EFM presentations demonstrated

Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability - At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform - 18/02/2025

Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 18/02/2025
At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform
BERLINALE 2025: The new tool aims to be a hub for knowledge and experience sharing, representing a significant step towards specialised training for European audiovisual professionals

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - The European Audiovisual Observatory finds that 20% of films perform better on SVoD than in cinemas - 15/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/02/2025
The European Audiovisual Observatory finds that 20% of films perform better on SVoD than in cinemas
According to “The Impact of Cinema Admissions on SVoD Usage” report, strong ticket sales don’t always translate into impressive performance on streaming platforms

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - The audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFM - 15/02/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 15/02/2025
The audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFM
BERLINALE 2025: Experts examined new data and shared perspectives on the strides made, as well as the work that still lies ahead, in order to achieve gender equality in European film production

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Miki and Černák dominate Slovak movie theatres - 14/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/02/2025
Miki and Černák dominate Slovak movie theatres
The two parts of Jakub Króner’s crime biopic on mafia boss Mikuláš Černák topped the list of local films at the domestic box office in 2024 and opened strongly in 2025, respectively

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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

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Photogalleries

Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/02/2025

13/02/2025
Berlinale 2025 – Photogalleries
The 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

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

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Reviews

Mother's Baby - by Johanna Moder

Mother's Baby
by Johanna Moder
BERLINALE 2025: Johanna Moder rustles up an eerie thriller about a mother unable to connect with her newborn, but is not brave enough to push it to the limit

The Message - by Iván Fund

The Message
by Iván Fund
BERLINALE 2025: Iván Fund crafts a simple but spellbinding tale of the simultaneous loss and preservation of innocence through the travels of a young girl known for communicating with animals

What Marielle Knows - by Frédéric Hambalek

What Marielle Knows
by Frédéric Hambalek
BERLINALE 2025: Frédéric Hambalek turns an anecdote into a full-length social dramedy, crafting what turns out to be an enjoyable yet fleeting watch

Reflection in a Dead Diamond - by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani

Reflection in a Dead Diamond
by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani
BERLINALE 2025: Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani present a baroque spy film with some crazy twists and turns, which is both fun and exhausting

The Ice Tower - by Lucile Hadzihalilovic

The Ice Tower
by Lucile Hadzihalilovic
BERLINALE 2025: Lucile Hadžihalilović offers up a sensual yet peculiar rendition of The Snow Queen, a blend of modern fairy tale and coming-of-age story

The Blue Trail - by Gabriel Mascaro

The Blue Trail
by Gabriel Mascaro
BERLINALE 2025: Gabriel Mascaro’s film is an explosive combination of a powerful leading character, stunning scenery, sharp humour and mystical rituals

Ari - by Léonor Serraille

Ari
by Léonor Serraille
BERLINALE 2025: Blending instinct, simplicity and suggestion and showing remarkable sensitivity, Léonor Serraille depicts the poignant meanderings of a gentle man living in our rough epoch

Hot Milk - by Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Hot Milk
by Rebecca Lenkiewicz
BERLINALE 2025: Rebecca Lenkiewicz's first directorial effort, based on Deborah Levy's novel, is a multi-layered, women-centric, transgenerational family drama

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Interviews

Eva Libertad • Director of Deaf

Eva Libertad • Director of Deaf
BERLINALE 2025: The Spanish filmmaker explains why she decided to explore the complex relationships between hearing people and those with disabilities, like her own sister, the film’s protagonist

Léonor Serraille • Director of Ari

Léonor Serraille • Director of Ari
BERLINALE 2025: The French director unpicks her new movie, a magnetic and organic portrait born out of a very particular working approach with students from the Conservatoire de Paris

Valentine Cadic • Director of That Summer in Paris

Valentine Cadic • Director of That Summer in Paris
BERLINALE 2025: The French director delves into the intricacies of how she made her debut feature during the Paris Olympics

Rebecca Lenkiewicz • Director of Hot Milk

Rebecca Lenkiewicz • Director of Hot Milk
BERLINALE 2025: The British filmmaker discusses the importance of ambivalence, love and metaphors in her directorial debut

Brendan Canty • Director of Christy

Brendan Canty • Director of Christy
BERLINALE 2025: The Irish director unpicks his tender drama film about a teenage boy who has to exchange a suburban foster home for a much less comfortable residence

Frelle Petersen • Director of Home Sweet Home

Frelle Petersen • Director of Home Sweet Home
BERLINALE 2025: We talked to the Danish filmmaker about the intense research that went into the making of his latest feature, which centres on a home care worker balancing work and family life

Tricia Tuttle • Director, Berlin Film Festival

Tricia Tuttle • Director, Berlin Film Festival
BERLINALE 2025: The newly appointed artistic director talks about her approach to the German festival as well as its programme, its politics and its future

Mohamed Rashad • Director of The Settlement

Mohamed Rashad • Director of The Settlement
BERLINALE 2025: The Alexandria-based filmmaker breaks down his narrative debut, which was born of a fascination with industrial environments

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