Interview: Maurizio Sciarra • Curator, Euro Balkan Film Festival

“Co-productions are born of friendship and the process of getting to know one another”

The festival curator discusses its industry activities, the role of Mediterranean co-productions, and the need to stand up for free and diverse European storytelling

22/10 | Euro Balkan Film Festival 2026

Kari Skogland to direct Icelandic crime-thriller Vigilant

The six-part English-language series, produced by ACT4 together with ZDF and ZDF Studios, will start shooting in Iceland on 29 October

22/10 | Production | Funding | Iceland/Germany

Review: The Phantom of the Opera

Alexandre Castagnetti reimagines Gaston Leroux's novel through the eyes of a young dancer in a visually sumptuous film poised halfway between psychological thriller and dark romance

21/10 | Rome 2026

Interview: Àngels Masclans • Producer of This Land Between Us

“This beautiful project is a queer dramatic western set in the Catalan Pyrenees”

The Catalan producer breaks down Arnau Vilaró’s project, which she is working on via her company, Dos Soles Media

21/10 | Cinemed 2026 | Cinemed Meetings

Industry Reports

Animation - CEE Animation launches a new rating system to help professionals reach young audiences - 13/10/2026

Animation – 13/10/2026
CEE Animation launches a new rating system to help professionals reach young audiences
The system offers filmmakers, distributors and festivals practical guidance on how children and teenagers experience animated films at different ages and stages of their development

Market Trends
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Throughout the summer, Cineuropa will continue bringing readers closer to the European and international film industry through breaking news, market analysis and on-the-ground festival reporting. From Karlovy Vary, Locarno and Sarajevo to Venice, Toronto and San Sebastián, our coverage will track the key films, industry shifts and emerging trends shaping the sector between July and the end of September

Produce – Co-Produce... - Maurizio Sciarra • Curator, Euro Balkan Film Festival - 22/10/2026

Produce – Co-Produce... – 22/10/2026
Maurizio Sciarra • Curator, Euro Balkan Film Festival
The festival curator discusses its industry activities, the role of Mediterranean co-productions, and the need to stand up for free and diverse European storytelling

Produce – Co-Produce... - West Midlands launches £6 million Content Production Fund - 21/10/2026

Produce – Co-Produce... – 21/10/2026
West Midlands launches £6 million Content Production Fund
The British scheme will offer awards of £100,000 to £600,000 for film and television productions, aiming to boost regional spending, employment and skills development

Produce – Co-Produce... - MIA launches European Investment Hub as audiovisual financing takes centre stage in Rome - 20/10/2026

Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/10/2026
MIA launches European Investment Hub as audiovisual financing takes centre stage in Rome
The Italian market has kicked off its 12th edition with a new platform connecting producers, investors and public institutions, while APA outlined plans for an Italian investment fund

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - OKAST launches Europa Specials, a journey into the “deep culture” where AI is the co-pilot - 20/10/2026

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/10/2026
OKAST launches Europa Specials, a journey into the “deep culture” where AI is the co-pilot
MIPCOM Cannes hosts the presentation of the free, ad-supported pan-European streaming platform created by French company

Produce – Co-Produce... - The collaboration between Netflix and the Sidemen goes under the microscope at MIPCOM Cannes - 16/10/2026

Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/10/2026
The collaboration between Netflix and the Sidemen goes under the microscope at MIPCOM Cannes
A panel has delved into the relationship between the streaming giant and the British collective, zooming in particularly on the reality show Outside

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Cédric Dufour zooms in on Rakuten TV at MIPCOM Cannes - 15/10/2026

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/10/2026
Cédric Dufour zooms in on Rakuten TV at MIPCOM Cannes
The company’s CEO has explained that the firm is ready to export its own offering to the USA, the Middle East and Japan

Interview: Iza Strehar • Producer and screenwriter of Purgatory

“This is also a project that will appeal to body-horror fans”

The Slovenian producer talks to us about Žiga Virc’s project, which she is staging through her company, Lilit

21/10 | Cinemed 2026 | Cinemed Meetings

Review: The Lost Son

Darko Štante interrogates the generational cycle of patriarchal violence through the eyes of a police officer who comes in contact with his estranged brother

21/10 | Festival of Slovenian Film 2026

Review: Girl in the Night

Luka Marčetić’s third feature blends eccentric storytelling and compelling performances, delivering an unconventional, memorable gem

21/10 | Festival of Slovenian Film 2026

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 92: Young Mothers (Belgium/France) - 20/10/2026

20/10/2026
Episode 92: Young Mothers (Belgium/France)
The producers of the film by Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 91: Iván & Hadoum (Spain/Germany/Belgium) - 29/09/2026

29/09/2026
Episode 91: Iván & Hadoum (Spain/Germany/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Ian de la Rosa are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 90: Strange River (Spain/Germany) - 05/06/2026

05/06/2026
Episode 90: Strange River (Spain/Germany)
The producers of the film by Jaume Claret Muxart are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 89: Romería (Spain/Germany) - 28/05/2026

28/05/2026
Episode 89: Romería (Spain/Germany)
The producers of the film by Carla Simón are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 88: Sirāt (Spain/France) - 28/04/2026

28/04/2026
Episode 88: Sirāt (Spain/France)
The producers of the film by Óliver Laxe are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 87: Tales from the Magic Garden (Czech Republic/Slovakia/ Slovenia/France) - 07/04/2026

07/04/2026
Episode 87: Tales from the Magic Garden (Czech Republic/Slovakia/ Slovenia/France)
The producers of the film by David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar and Jean-Claude Rozec are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

Episode 86: Calle Málaga (Morocco/France/Spain/Germany/Belgium) - 19/03/2026

19/03/2026
Episode 86: Calle Málaga (Morocco/France/Spain/Germany/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Maryam Touzani are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium) - 05/03/2026

05/03/2026
Episode 85: Köln 75 (Germany/Poland/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Ido Fluk are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

The European Film Awards honour Hiam Abbass with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award

The Palestinian actress will receive the prize at the 39th European Film Awards ceremony

21/10 | European Film Awards 2027

Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way selects nine projects for its sixth edition

The online pitching event, taking place on 30 October, welcomes projects from Malta and Switzerland for the first time, thus expanding its geographical scope beyond the Balkans

21/10 | Industry | Market | Europe

Review: Jean

With her debut feature-length documentary, which embraces introspection, Jolke Van Aerde paints a striking portrait of a young boy trapped by the school system

21/10 | Ghent 2026

Review: Frost

Set in rural eastern Serbia, Pavle Vučković’s diptychal feature merges crime-drama with a cryptic, fantastical character study

21/10 | Sitges 2026

Photogalleries

21/09/2026
San Sebastian 2026 – Photogalleries
The San Sebastián International Film Festival cements its position on the global festival circuit with its 74st edition, which is unspooling from 21-29 September. Check out our exclusive photo galleries

Venice 2026 – Photogalleries - 02/09/2026

02/09/2026
Venice 2026 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2026 – Photogalleries - 13/05/2026

13/05/2026
Cannes 2026 – 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 12-23 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

Berlinale 2026 – Photogalleries - 13/02/2026

13/02/2026
Berlinale 2026 – Photogalleries
The Berlin International Film Festival returns for its 76th edition, the first under the direction of Tricia Tuttle, from 12-22 February. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries

Venice 2025 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2025

27/08/2025
Venice 2025 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, unspooling from 27 August-6 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Cannes 2025 – Photogalleries - 13/05/2025

13/05/2025
Cannes 2025 – 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 13-24 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

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

Stockholm's Industry Days unveils its programme

Thirteen Nordic features and series will be pitched at the event, while a deep dive into the making of Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord is among the other highlights

21/10 | Stockholm 2026 | Stockholm Industry Days

Post-production under way on Tereza Nvotová’s miniseries Our People

The true-crime show is scheduled to air in spring 2027, and will revisit the murder of Slovak investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová

21/10 | Production | Funding | Slovakia/Czech Republic/Germany

West Midlands launches £6 million Content Production Fund

The British scheme will offer awards of £100,000 to £600,000 for film and television productions, aiming to boost regional spending, employment and skills development

21/10 | Industry | Market | UK

Reviews

La Gradiva
by Marine Atlan
CANNES 2026: Marine Atlan crafts a staggeringly rich and highly artistic first feature film following in the wake of a group of French youngsters on a school trip in Italy

Coward
by Lukas Dhont
CANNES 2026: In his third feature, Lukas Dhont crafts a deeply moving love story set on the battlefield, driven by the urgency of war and the intensity of human emotion

The Sound of Something New
by Paolo Genovese
Paolo Genovese returns to probe secrets between couples, amid lies, unspeakable desires and domestic violence, in an ensemble tale about the truths which can break even the strongest of bonds

A Woman Today
by Robert Guédiguian
VENICE 2026: Robert Guédiguian dishes up another slice of blissful humanist cinema, once again starring his trusty regular acting ensemble

Mary Magdalene
by Gessica Généus
CANNES 2026: Gessica Généus delivers a flamboyant drama about a young sex worker living as a free woman and a young evangelist consumed by doubt in Haiti

The Bad Son
by Jaime Lorente
Spanish actor Jaime Lorente makes his directorial debut with an intimate story about inherited trauma and the struggle to escape a tragic fate

Minotaur
by Andrey Zvyagintsev
CANNES 2026: Andrey Zvyagintsev directs, with impressive and meticulous mastery, a grim fable about relationships, the limits of freedom and the Russian special military operation in Ukraine

Women as Lovers
by Koxi
Caroline Kox updates a novel by Austrian Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek, turning it into a tragicomedy of female exasperation

Sonja Heiss’s ensemble comedy Raging Moms heads to the AFM

The pic, starring Laura Tonke, Heike Makatsch, Katharina Marie Schubert and Anne Ratte-Polle, explores the upheavals of middle age through four women determined to reinvent themselves

21/10 | Production | Funding | Germany

Episode 92: Young Mothers (Belgium/France)

The producers of the film by Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their Eurimages-supported work

20/10 | The Co-production Podcast

The ninth edition of Proyecta to present 12 projects

The initiative organised by Ventana Sur, Cannes and San Sebastián will showcase first or second films in the early stages of development, seven of them European productions or co-productions

20/10 | Ventana Sur 2026

Interviews

Maciej Sobieszczański • Director of Through the Wall
The Polish helmer discusses his approach to portraying an awareness of evil – and love as a redemptive force against it

Maurizio Sciarra • Curator, Euro Balkan Film Festival
The festival curator discusses its industry activities, the role of Mediterranean co-productions, and the need to stand up for free and diverse European storytelling

Àngels Masclans • Producer of This Land Between Us
The Catalan producer breaks down Arnau Vilaró’s project, which she is working on via her company, Dos Soles Media

Iza Strehar • Producer and screenwriter of Purgatory
The Slovenian producer talks to us about Žiga Virc’s project, which she is staging through her company, Lilit

Jérôme Blesson • Producer of I Will Drink With the Bees
The French producer from La Belle Affaire Productions breaks down the details of Léa Triboulet’s project

Mario Bova • Founder and artistic director, Euro Balkan Film Festival
The festival's director discusses the maturity of the Balkan film industries, the 60 young filmmakers taking part in the pitching competition and European integration driven from the grassroots

Christophe Leparc • Director, Cinemed
The director of the Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival lays bare the threats hanging over creativity and unpacks common trends in this 48th edition

Yordan Petkov • Director of Resonance
The Bulgarian first-time filmmaker breaks down his atmospheric Eastern European western, which explores corruption, complicity, and individual conscience

Everything is ready for the fourth edition of the South International Series Festival

The event will host the world premieres of Isabel Coixet’s series Someone Should Ban Sunday Afternoons, and Agustina Macri and Beatriz Sanchís’s Infamia

20/10 | South Series 2026

MIA launches European Investment Hub as audiovisual financing takes centre stage in Rome

The Italian market has kicked off its 12th edition with a new platform connecting producers, investors and public institutions, while APA outlined plans for an Italian investment fund

20/10 | MIA 2026

Interview: Jérôme Blesson • Producer of I Will Drink With the Bees

“What drives us is connecting the local with the international and taking stories beyond their borders”

The French producer from La Belle Affaire Productions breaks down the details of Léa Triboulet’s project

20/10 | Cinemed 2026 | Cinemed Meetings

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Coward
by Lukas Dhont
Cannes 2026 - Best Actor Award
Belgian release October 21 and Du tch release October 22

La Gradiva
by Marine Atlan
Cannes 2026 - Critics’ Week Grand Prix
French release October 21

A Woman Today
by Robert Guédiguian
Venice 2026 - Giornate degli Autori Label Europa Cinemas
French release October 21

Everytime
by Sandra Wollner
Cannes 2026 - Un Certain Regard Award
Czech release October 22 and Polish release October 23

De Gaulle: Résistance
by Antonin Baudry
Cannes 2026 - Out of Competition
Hungarian release October 22

A Prayer for the Dying
by Dara Van Dusen
Berlinale 2026 - Perspectives
Norwegian release October 23

NAZA
by Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor
Venice 2026 - Special Jury PrizePolish and Norwegian releases October 23

Good Boy
by Jan Komasa
Czech release October 22

Interview: Mario Bova • Founder and artistic director, Euro Balkan Film Festival
“Cinema has the ability to dig into the roots of the memory and European culture of each Balkan country”
The festival's director discusses the maturity of the Balkan film industries, the 60 young filmmakers taking part in the pitching competition and European integration driven from the grassroots
20/10 | Euro Balkan Film Festival 2026
OKAST launches Europa Specials, a journey into the “deep culture” where AI is the co-pilot
MIPCOM Cannes hosts the presentation of the free, ad-supported pan-European streaming platform created by French company
20/10 | MIPCOM Cannes 2026
Marion Le Coroller’s Species triumphs at Sitges
European co-productions such as The Spiral, The Birthday Party and Titanic Ocean have taken home other key awards
20/10 | Sitges 2026 | Awards

Reviews

Zustissia
by Francesco Piras
With great empathy and legal-thriller pacing, Francesco Piras’s first fiction feature looks back on a miscarriage of justice suffered by a Sardinian shepherd 35 years ago
Iron Boy
by Louis Clichy
CANNES 2026: Louis Clichy delivers a wonderful animated film, with a crystal-clear and touching simplicity, about a young boy’s journey to break free from the grip of his destiny
Bloody Men
by Jens Sjögren
Swedish director Jens Sjögren sketches a close-up portrait of a boy growing up in a messy situation without necessarily emerging as a messy teenager
Rider
by Roan Johnson, Davide Pavanello
Roan Johnson and Dade’s film depicts a Milan characterised by marginal lives and inequality, blending music and cinema in a tale about redemption, choices and responsibility
Lover, Not a Fighter
by Martina Buchelová
Martina Buchelová’s feature film debut turns a turbulent romance into a loose, semi-documentary-style, Gen Z mosaic of intimacy, anxiety and comic disarray

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 22/10/2026

Maurizio Sciarra • Curator, Euro Balkan Film Festival

The festival curator discusses its industry activities, the role of Mediterranean co-productions, and the need to stand up for free and diverse European storytelling

Produce – Co-Produce... – 21/10/2026

West Midlands launches £6 million Content Production Fund

The British scheme will offer awards of £100,000 to £600,000 for film and television productions, aiming to boost regional spending, employment and skills development

Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/10/2026

MIA launches European Investment Hub as audiovisual financing takes centre stage in Rome

The Italian market has kicked off its 12th edition with a new platform connecting producers, investors and public institutions, while APA outlined plans for an Italian investment fund

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/10/2026

OKAST launches Europa Specials, a journey into the “deep culture” where AI is the co-pilot

MIPCOM Cannes hosts the presentation of the free, ad-supported pan-European streaming platform created by French company

Film Reviews

Rome 2026 - 21/10/2026

Review: The Phantom of the Opera

Alexandre Castagnetti reimagines Gaston Leroux's novel through the eyes of a young dancer in a visually sumptuous film poised halfway between psychological thriller and dark romance

Festival of Slovenian Film 2026 - 21/10/2026

Review: The Lost Son

Darko Štante interrogates the generational cycle of patriarchal violence through the eyes of a police officer who comes in contact with his estranged brother

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