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Davide Abbatescianni


2120 articles available in total starting from 12/09/2017. Last article published on 16/07/2025.

Review: Le spectre de Boko Haram

Review: Le spectre de Boko Haram

As its title suggests, Cyrielle Raingou’s debut feature takes stock of the wounds left by the notorious terrorist organisation in a Cameroonian village on the border with Nigeria  

06/02/2023 | IFFR 2023 | Tiger Competition

By 2027, FAST revenues will surpass $10 billion in the USA, while in Europe, they will only exceed $1 billion

By 2027, FAST revenues will surpass $10 billion in the USA, while in Europe, they will only exceed $1 billion

We asked Frequency CEO and media entrepreneur Blair Harrison to comment on the figures provided by Omdia’s latest report and discuss the reasons behind the disparity  

03/02/2023 | Industry | Market | Europe/USA

The Match Factory revs its engines for this year’s European Film Market

The Match Factory revs its engines for this year’s European Film Market

The German sales agent and production outfit will present a rich slate, including Berlinale competition titles by Christian Petzold, Margarethe von Trotta, Christoph Hochhäusler and Emily Atef  

03/02/2023 | Berlinale 2023 | EFM

Julia Ragnarsson and Erik Enge to topline new Swedish psychological thriller series End of Summer

Julia Ragnarsson and Erik Enge to topline new Swedish psychological thriller series End of Summer

The new six-episode show, produced by Harmonica Films, and directed by Jens Jonsson and Henrik Georgsson, will premiere later this autumn on Viaplay  

03/02/2023 | Production | Funding | Sweden

Swedish comedy-slasher flick The Conference to land on Netflix later this year

Swedish comedy-slasher flick The Conference to land on Netflix later this year

The new feature, directed by Patrik Eklund, stars Katia Winter, Adam Lundgren and Eva Melander in the leading roles  

03/02/2023 | Production | Funding | Sweden

Abbas Amini • Director of Endless Borders

Interview: Abbas Amini • Director of Endless Borders

“Exile is still a reality that exists in Iran”

The Iranian helmer talked us through the writing process behind his film, his work with the DoP and the composer, and the importance of forbidden love  

03/02/2023 | IFFR 2023 | Big Screen Competition

SkyShowtime unveils slate of shows and films ahead of launches across eight new CEE markets

SkyShowtime unveils slate of shows and films ahead of launches across eight new CEE markets

The streaming platform will offer a jam-packed catalogue of European and international blockbusters, series and original CEE productions  

02/02/2023 | Distribution | Releases | Exhibitors | Albania/Czech Republic/Hungary/Kosovo/North Macedonia/Poland/Romania/Slovakia

Review: three sparks

Review: three sparks

In her latest effort, Naomi Uman initially crafts a peculiar “motion-picture book” followed by far less powerful observational sequences  

02/02/2023 | IFFR 2023 | Tiger Competition

Three new online CEE Animation Experience sessions to be held between February and April

Three new online CEE Animation Experience sessions to be held between February and April

The programme will provide tips on how to make a stop-motion production eco-friendly, examine a case study on the international sales of The Websters and present a master class by Jelena Popovic  

02/02/2023 | CEE Animation 2023

The Berlinale announces its jury members

The Berlinale announces its jury members

Competition Jury chair Kristen Stewart will be joined by Golshifteh Farahani, Valeska Grisebach, Radu Jude, Francine Maisler, Carla Simón and Johnnie To  

02/02/2023 | Berlinale 2023

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