Cineuropa's Best of 2025

Cineuropa's Best of 2025

The results are in for the poll of Cineuropa’s journalists. Which are the best European works of the year?  

18/12 | Cineuropa

Matthijs Wouter Knol • CEO and director, European Film Academy

Interview: Matthijs Wouter Knol • CEO and director, European Film Academy

“I wonder why we must validate ourselves in relation to the USA – Europe is a source of great filmmaking and always has been”

The CEO and director of the European institution discusses the new developments shaping this year’s European awards season  

18/12 | European Film Awards 2026

REPORT: Industry Village @ Les Arcs 2025

REPORT: Industry Village @ Les Arcs 2025

We report back on the industry sidebar and zoom in on the Work In Progress, the Co-Production Village and the Talent Village titles which received the most meeting requests from professionals  

18/12 | Les Arcs 2025 | Industry Village

Víctor Català’s debut feature, Los que vienen, enters post-production

Víctor Català’s debut feature, Los que vienen, enters post-production

Shooting recently wrapped on this film blending horror, drama and fantasy, produced by Aday Entertainment, which depicts a family hounded by supernatural forces  

18/12 | Production | Funding | Spain

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Industry Reports

Series - Alex Trăilă • Programme manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe - 15/12/2025

Series – 15/12/2025
Alex Trăilă • Programme manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe
The programme manager looks back on the Pilot Programme, the adoption of the new series co-production convention and the evolving role of independent producers in Europe

Market Trends
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Winter is coming – and so is our in-depth coverage of the European film industry. Stay ahead of the game with the latest news, market insights and festival highlights as we follow the season’s most influential events, from Ji.hlava and DOK Leipzig to Thessaloniki, Stockholm, Cork, Tallinn, Cairo, Goa, Marrakech, Red Sea and Les Arcs

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Moldova prepares a new generation of filmmakers with the third edition of the CinemaHora Forum - 18/12/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/12/2025
Moldova prepares a new generation of filmmakers with the third edition of the CinemaHora Forum
There were panels aplenty on innovative marketing tools, cultural diplomacy and distribution trends, in a programme packed with advice for emerging filmmakers

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution hosted its Network Conference in Brussels - 18/12/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/12/2025
Europa Distribution hosted its Network Conference in Brussels
The international association gathered its members for an extensive programme of panels and working sessions

Produce – Co-Produce... - Gran Canaria’s audiovisual sector surpasses €110 million in economic impact in 2025 - 17/12/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/12/2025
Gran Canaria’s audiovisual sector surpasses €110 million in economic impact in 2025
Local audiovisual production has continued to expand this year, rising from 147 to 171 projects hosted by the Spanish island

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - EXCLUSIVE: EAVE launches on-demand training programme on inclusive co-production practices - 16/12/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/12/2025
EXCLUSIVE: EAVE launches on-demand training programme on inclusive co-production practices
Co-developed and co-curated by producer and EAVE consultant Tamara Dawit, the initiative aims to foster long-term, well-balanced co-production partnerships

Market Trends - Frédéric Boyer • Artistic Director, Les Arcs Film Festival - 12/12/2025

Market Trends – 12/12/2025
Frédéric Boyer • Artistic Director, Les Arcs Film Festival
The Alpine festival’s selector sheds light on the Work in Progress line-up, set to unspool on 14 December, and gives his opinion on the current state of the market

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Paola Dei • Artistic director, Bullies and Heroes Festival - 10/12/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 10/12/2025
Paola Dei • Artistic director, Bullies and Heroes Festival
The art and development psychologist, educator and expert explains how the festival explores different artistic languages whilst ensuring widespread participation from schools

Moldova prepares a new generation of filmmakers with the third edition of the CinemaHora Forum

Moldova prepares a new generation of filmmakers with the third edition of the CinemaHora Forum

There were panels aplenty on innovative marketing tools, cultural diplomacy and distribution trends, in a programme packed with advice for emerging filmmakers  

18/12 | Industry | Market | Moldova

Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro topline Netflix’s Swedish thriller series Bytet

Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro topline Netflix’s Swedish thriller series Bytet

Set in the Stockholm Archipelago and on Sicily, the show follows two couples who agree to swap holiday homes in a desperate attempt to rescue their failing marriages  

18/12 | Production | Funding | Sweden

The seventh Dot.on.the.map Industry Days opens its call for applications

The seventh Dot.on.the.map Industry Days opens its call for applications

The co-production, training and networking platform for industry professionals invites filmmakers to present new feature projects; submissions are open until 27 January  

18/12 | Cyprus Film Days 2026 | Dot.on.the.map Industry Days

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Co-Production Podcast

Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey) - 18/11/2025

18/11/2025
Episode 83: Sevda (Switzerland/Belgium/Turkey)
The producers of the film by Ufuk Emiroglu are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France) - 06/11/2025

06/11/2025
Episode 82: Ghosts of the Sea (Canada/France)
The producers of the film by Virginia Tangvald are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France) - 14/10/2025

14/10/2025
Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France)
The producers of the film by Rúnar Rúnarsson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France) - 09/10/2025

09/10/2025
Episode 80: Le Faux Soir (Belgium/France)
The producers of the upcoming film by Michael R Roskam are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France) - 30/08/2025

30/08/2025
Episode 79: Living Large (Czech Republic/Slovakia/France)
The producers of the film by Kristina Dufková are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium) - 12/08/2025

12/08/2025
Episode 78: Ghost Trail (France/Germany/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Jonathan Millet are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 77: The Flats (France/Ireland/UK/Belgium) - 22/07/2025

22/07/2025
Episode 77: The Flats (France/Ireland/UK/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Alessandra Celesia are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 76: The Girl with the Needle (Denmark/Poland/Sweden) - 08/05/2025

08/05/2025
Episode 76: The Girl with the Needle (Denmark/Poland/Sweden)
The producers of the film by Magnus von Horn are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Europa Distribution hosted its Network Conference in Brussels

Europa Distribution hosted its Network Conference in Brussels

The international association gathered its members for an extensive programme of panels and working sessions  

18/12 | Industry | Market | Europe

David Borenstein • Director of Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Interview: David Borenstein • Director of Mr. Nobody Against Putin

"If you ever want to see the full educational programme that Russia implemented after the invasion of Ukraine, Pavel filmed it"

The US filmmaker sheds light on his edifying documentary, which he co-directed with Russia’s Pavel Talankin, which scooped an award at Sundance and which is Denmark’s candidate for the Oscars  

18/12 | Les Arcs 2025

The Berlinale announces the first Panorama and Generation titles for 2026

The Berlinale announces the first Panorama and Generation titles for 2026

Early selections include works by Danielle Arbid, Patric Chiha, Sebastian Brameshuber, Anna Roller, Faraz Shariat and Ian de la Rosa  

17/12 | Berlinale 2026 | Panorama/Generation

Five European Oscar hopefuls make the shortlist for Best International Feature Film

Five European Oscar hopefuls make the shortlist for Best International Feature Film

The titles advancing to the next stage are Sirāt, It Was Just an Accident, Sentimental Value, Sound of Falling and Late Shift  

17/12 | Oscars 2026

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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

Venice 2024 – Photogalleries - 27/08/2024

27/08/2024
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

Bogdan Mirică • Director of One Hand Jesus

Interview: Bogdan Mirică • Director of One Hand Jesus

"I wanted to combine this national trauma with my grandfather’s story"

The Romanian filmmaker chatted with us about his new project, which won the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at the 17th Les Arcs Film Festival  

17/12 | Les Arcs 2025 | Industry Village

Álvaro Congosto directing his first fiction feature, Liquid Love

Álvaro Congosto directing his first fiction feature, Liquid Love

Adrián Lastra, Aida Folch, Esmeralda Pimentel, José Luis García Pérez and Juan Betancourt topline this adaptation of Bastien Vivès’ graphic novel, produced by Eterno Pictures  

17/12 | Production | Funding | Spain

Gran Canaria’s audiovisual sector surpasses €110 million in economic impact in 2025

Gran Canaria’s audiovisual sector surpasses €110 million in economic impact in 2025

Local audiovisual production has continued to expand this year, rising from 147 to 171 projects hosted by the Spanish island  

17/12 | Industry | Market | Spain

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Reviews

The Secret Agent - by Kleber Mendonça Filho

The Secret Agent
by Kleber Mendonça Filho
CANNES 2025: Kleber Mendonça Filho creates a playful, choral and sophisticated cinematic partition in dizzying narrative arpeggio, revealing the dark memory of Brazil under dictatorship

Good Valley Stories - by José Luis Guerin

Good Valley Stories
by José Luis Guerin
José Luis Guerín returns with another humanist non-fiction film, populated by real people – multicultural residents of a district on the outskirts of Barcelona

The Love That Remains - by Hlynur Pálmason

The Love That Remains
by Hlynur Pálmason
CANNES 2025: Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason’s new film proves he can invite you into his home and pull the rug from right under your feet

La Condition - by Jérôme Bonnell

La Condition
by Jérôme Bonnell
Two women try to escape the grip of the patriarchy in 1908 in an astute and wonderfully acted movie, brilliantly directed by Jérôme Bonnell

Spices and Lies - by Amine Adjina

Spices and Lies
by Amine Adjina
In his feature debut, carried by Younès Boucif and Hiam Abbass, Amine Adjina successfully fuses the tragicomic ingredients of biculturalism in all its complexity

Aro berria - by Irati Gorostidi Agirretxe

Aro berria
by Irati Gorostidi Agirretxe
Irati Gorostidi's debut feature is a fascinating, bracing exploration of the alternative movement that was born within the Basque labour struggle of the 1970s

The Stranger - by François Ozon

The Stranger
by François Ozon
VENICE 2025: François Ozon achieves perfection with a sublime adaptation of Albert Camus' legendary novel that is captivating, refined, faithful and yet highly personal

A Private Life - by Rebecca Zlotowski

A Private Life
by Rebecca Zlotowski
CANNES 2025: Rebecca Zlotowski doesn't hold back and delivers a hectic, false-bottomed comedy that's all thrills and spills, toplined by Jodie Foster

When East Meets West reveals its selection for 2026

When East Meets West reveals its selection for 2026

Among the 22 lucky projects are new works by Sara Fattahi, Cristina Grosan, Anita Rivaroli, Silvia Brunelli, Alireza Ghasemi and Sander Joon  

17/12 | Trieste 2026 | WEMW

Filming wraps on Watch Your Dreams, Gonzalo Bendala’s third feature

Filming wraps on Watch Your Dreams, Gonzalo Bendala’s third feature

Óscar Casas, Fiona Palomo, José Coronado and Najwa Nimri topline the cast of this psychological thriller being produced by Áralan Films, with Film Factory Entertainment handling international sales  

17/12 | Production | Funding | Spain

The Finnish Film Foundation awards over €3.1 million to 35 new projects

The Finnish Film Foundation awards over €3.1 million to 35 new projects

On this occasion, the grant of the biggest magnitude was bestowed upon Miia Tervo’s third feature, You Crazy Thing, staged by Yellow Film & TV  

17/12 | Production | Funding | Finland

Interviews

David Borenstein • Director of Mr. Nobody Against Putin

David Borenstein • Director of Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The US filmmaker sheds light on his edifying documentary, which he co-directed with Russia’s Pavel Talankin, which scooped an award at Sundance and which is Denmark’s candidate for the Oscars

Tamara Kotevska • Director of The Tale of Silyan

Tamara Kotevska • Director of The Tale of Silyan
The Macedonian filmmaker - twice nominated at the 2020 Oscars - explains the genesis of her latest documentary and lifts the veil on her first fiction feature which she’s just finished shooting

Mohamed Siam • Director of My Father’s Scent

Mohamed Siam • Director of My Father’s Scent
The Egyptian filmmaker breaks down his story of an intimate and raw exchange between two protagonists at their wits' end

Matthijs Wouter Knol • CEO and director, European Film Academy

Matthijs Wouter Knol • CEO and director, European Film Academy
The CEO and director of the European institution discusses the new developments shaping this year’s European awards season

Bogdan Mirică • Director of One Hand Jesus

Bogdan Mirică • Director of One Hand Jesus
The Romanian filmmaker chatted with us about his new project, which won the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at the 17th Les Arcs Film Festival

Alex Trăilă • Programme manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe

Alex Trăilă • Programme manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, Council of Europe
The programme manager looks back on the Pilot Programme, the adoption of the new series co-production convention and the evolving role of independent producers in Europe

Frédéric Boyer • Artistic Director, Les Arcs Film Festival

Frédéric Boyer • Artistic Director, Les Arcs Film Festival
The Alpine festival’s selector sheds light on the Work in Progress line-up, set to unspool on 14 December, and gives his opinion on the current state of the market

Paola Dei • Artistic director, Bullies and Heroes Festival

Paola Dei • Artistic director, Bullies and Heroes Festival
The art and development psychologist, educator and expert explains how the festival explores different artistic languages whilst ensuring widespread participation from schools

Marijana Janković’s debut feature, Home, to world-premiere in IFFR’s Big Screen competition

Marijana Janković’s debut feature, Home, to world-premiere in IFFR’s Big Screen competition

The drama film boasts a high-profile cast led by Dejan Čukić, Zlatko Burić, Trine Dyrholm, Jesper Christensen and Claes Bang  

17/12 | Production | Funding | Denmark

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman to star in Simon Stone’s StudioCanal-backed biopic Elsinore

Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman to star in Simon Stone’s StudioCanal-backed biopic Elsinore

The pic is based on the life of Scottish actor Ian Charleson, best known for his performance as Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire  

17/12 | Production | Funding | France/Italy/USA/UK

Review: Hijra

Review: Hijra

The second film by Shahad Ameen is a poignant road movie and a portrait of two generations of Saudi women  

16/12 | Red Sea 2025

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Secret Agent - by Kleber Mendonça Filho

The Secret Agent
by Kleber Mendonça Filho
Cannes 2025 - Best Director and Best performance by an actor
French and Belgian releases December 17

The Love That Remains - by Hlynur Pálmason

The Love That Remains
by Hlynur Pálmason
Cannes 2025 - Cannes Première
French release December 17, Dutch and Danish releases December 18

Good Valley Stories - by José Luis Guerin

Good Valley Stories
by José Luis Guerin
San Sebastián 2025 - Special Jury Prize
French release December 17

Two Prosecutors - by Sergei Loznitsa

Two Prosecutors
by Sergei Loznitsa
Cannes 2025 - Competition
Spanish release December 12 and German release December 18

The Stranger - by François Ozon

The Stranger
by François Ozon
Venice 2025 - Competition
Spanish release December 19

The Richest Woman in the World - by Thierry Klifa

The Richest Woman in the World
by Thierry Klifa
Cannes 2025 - Out of Competition
Dutch release December 18

The Ice Tower - by Lucile Hadzihalilovic

The Ice Tower
by Lucile Hadzihalilovic
Berlinale 2025 - Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution
San Sebastián 2025 - Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Award
German release December 18

The Blue Trail - by Gabriel Mascaro

The Blue Trail
by Gabriel Mascaro
Berlinale 2025 - Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Spanish release December 12 and Czech release December 18

IFFR unveils its eclectic 2026 competition line-ups

IFFR unveils its eclectic 2026 competition line-ups

The Dutch festival’s Tiger and Big Screen competitions each include 12 features, encompassing a wide geographic spread of production territories  

16/12 | IFFR 2026

Review: The Soundman

Review: The Soundman

Flemish filmmaker Frank Van Passel returns with a love story hovering between fairy tale and historical movie  

16/12 | Films | Reviews | Belgium/Netherlands

Les Arcs’ Work in Progress section crowns Man vs Flock its champion

Les Arcs’ Work in Progress section crowns Man vs Flock its champion

The debut fiction feature by the multi-award-winning documentary-maker Tamara Kotevska bags the TitraFilm Prize, while Girl Beast and A Happy Family also grace the winners’ list  

16/12 | Les Arcs 2025 | Industry Village/Awards

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Reviews

Father Mother Sister Brother - by Jim Jarmusch

Father Mother Sister Brother
by Jim Jarmusch
VENICE 2025: Jim Jarmusch’s latest effort brings familial awkwardness to the fore with quiet humour and elegance

Emergency Exit - by Lluís Miñarro

Emergency Exit
by Lluís Miñarro
Lluís Miñarro’s third feature is a road movie through destinations, desires and emotional landscapes that brings eccentric characters together on a transcendental journey

Father - by Tereza Nvotová

Father
by Tereza Nvotová
VENICE 2025: Tereza Nvotová proves that you can, and always should, make a compulsively watchable film about the most harrowing subject

I Swear - by Kirk Jones

I Swear
by Kirk Jones
Kirk Jones pulls off a film brimming with humanity and vitality which blends drama and humour to follows the extraordinary trajectory of a man affected by Tourette syndrome

Little Trouble Girls - by Urška Djukić

Little Trouble Girls
by Urška Djukić
BERLINALE 2025: Debuting director Urška Djukić offers up a fresh and beguiling take on the female coming-of-age story

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/12/2025

Moldova prepares a new generation of filmmakers with the third edition of the CinemaHora Forum

There were panels aplenty on innovative marketing tools, cultural diplomacy and distribution trends, in a programme packed with advice for emerging filmmakers

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/12/2025

Europa Distribution hosted its Network Conference in Brussels

The international association gathered its members for an extensive programme of panels and working sessions

Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/12/2025

Gran Canaria’s audiovisual sector surpasses €110 million in economic impact in 2025

Local audiovisual production has continued to expand this year, rising from 147 to 171 projects hosted by the Spanish island

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/12/2025

EXCLUSIVE: EAVE launches on-demand training programme on inclusive co-production practices

Co-developed and co-curated by producer and EAVE consultant Tamara Dawit, the initiative aims to foster long-term, well-balanced co-production partnerships

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