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Four films in development from the selection originate from Romania, another two come from Turkey, while the rest hail from Moldova, Ukraine, Serbia and Hungary
27/05 | Transilvania 2024 | TIFF Industry
"We spent the days researching with the police and the evenings bringing that reality into the script"
CANNES 2024: The British-Indian filmmaker discusses her fiction debut Santosh, a story of a woman who goes from being a housewife to a widow to becoming a police officer
27/05 | Cannes 2024 | Un Certain Regard
"You need to accept your own weirdness with humour acting as a driving force"
CANNES 2024: The Indian filmmaker discusses his first feature, a genre effort about an arranged marriage spiralling into darkness as the wife morphs into a feral force
27/05 | Cannes 2024 | Directors' Fortnight
“Making people uncomfortable might be something I just know how to do”
CANNES 2024: We caught up with the first Norwegian winner of the Caméra d’Or to discuss body language, discomfort and other aspects of his new film
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Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 22/05/2024The gender bias in the industry and AI’s role in offsetting it discussed at Cannes NextCANNES 2024: The first edition of Her Tech Story was focused on the future of artificial intelligence and the impact it is already having on the creative fields
Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering Europe’s buzziest events and festivals, including Cannes, Annecy, Visions du Réel, Sheffield, Munich and many more
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 24/05/2024Positive impact and sustainability take centre stage at this year’s Marché du FilmCANNES 2024: A group of panellists reflected on narratives, changing mindsets, virtue signalling and rethinking the nature of the industry, among other topics
Europe and the Rest of the World – 22/05/2024The CNC delves into film funding in Asia and EuropeCANNES 2024: Members of film-funding bodies from both continents broke down their most significant challenges, including the influence of streamers
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 21/05/2024Freedom of artistic creation is at stake, the CNC says at CannesCANNES 2024: Using a specific example, the discussion touched upon the challenges of creating art that will avoid being hindered by modern sensitivities
Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/05/2024The CNC zooms in on its Aide aux cinémas du monde scheme at the Cannes Film FestivalCANNES 2024: The French grant has had its budget increased, thus cementing its major role in backing international co-productions
Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/05/2024The Marché du Film shines a spotlight on the benefits of co-producing with SwitzerlandCANNES 2024: During the talk, producer Carlo Cresto-Dina and Swiss reps touched on locations, manpower and soft money, among other topics
Market Trends – 18/05/2024Freeway Entertainment and Cascade8 join forces to offer a royalty management solution to the indie film production landscapeBlockframes is an online platform for reporting to financiers, co-producers and talent, all while ensuring compliance with European transparency regulations
CANNES 2024: This likeable film by Hiroshi Okuyama lacks bite, but it will make you want to put on your old skates again – if you manage to find them, that is
CANNES 2024: Raoul Peck’s rousing documentary eulogises the famed South African photojournalist and chronicler of apartheid
27/05 | Cannes 2024 | Special Screenings
“Thanks to our partnership with the Sundance Institute, we aim to provide our filmmakers with top-tier online training and resources”
In 2023, Cineuropa participated in Film Nomad, the first training and coaching programme for Mongolian professionals; we caught up with the director of the scheme after several months of coaching
27/05 | /Mongolia
30/04/2024Episode 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
18/04/2024Episode 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
09/04/2024Episode 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
13/02/2024Episode 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
13/12/2023Episode 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
12/12/2023Episode 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
11/12/2023Episode 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
08/12/2023Episode 62: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert (Switzerland/Austria/Germany/Luxembourg)The producers of the film by Margarethe von Trotta are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
CANNES 2024: The Grand Prix has gone to India’s Payal Kapadia, two awards to Emilia Perez by Jacques Audiard, and other accolades to Miguel Gomes, Coralie Fargeat and Mohammad Rasoulof
25/05 | Cannes 2024 | Awards
CANNES 2024: Jean-Christophe Meurisse’s third feature is a farcical retelling of real-life events that leans heavily on macabre humour
25/05 | Cannes 2024 | Directors’ Fortnight
"My film is almost like a joke, about men being so cowardly and women being so determined"
CANNES 2024: The Portuguese filmmaker talks about his new film, a travelogue drama about colonialism, social divides and love
25/05 | Cannes 2024 | Competition
"Unconditional love in the family can be a safe place, but at the same time it can become manipulation"
CANNES 2024: The Greek-French actress has talked to us about her first feature as a director, a mysterious and haunting tale of two sisters raised by a single mother
25/05 | Cannes 2024 | Un Certain Regard
14/05/2024Cannes 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
15/02/2024Berlinale 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
25/09/2023San Sebastián 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/09/2023Venice 2023 – PhotogalleriesAfter 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
27/06/2023Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience AwardLukas 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
17/05/2023Cannes 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/03/2023European Shooting Stars 2023 – PhotogalleryA 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
18/02/2023Berlinale 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
CANNES 2024: It’s a pyrotechnics paradise in Mona Convert’s experimental feature debut, set amidst the Landes forest in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
25/05 | Cannes 2024 | ACID
CANNES 2024: Michel Hazanavicius delivers a jewel of animation, modest, poignant and profound, about the topic of the death camps always extremely delicate to represent
“My characters are disguising their actual lives and trying to step into different ones, even if it will eventually destroy them”
CANNES 2024: Wannabe detectives and murderers without a conscience seek each other out in the French director’s film – and predictably, mayhem ensues
All We Imagine as Lightby Payal KapadiaCANNES 2024: Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has created a bewitching hybrid work that delves into the hearts of the women of her country and their longings for another world
Emilia Perezby Jacques AudiardCANNES 2024: Jacques Audiard masterfully pulls off his incredible gamble on a musical comedy set in the Latino drug world, with a film that warmly embraces the freedom to change
Grand Tourby Miguel GomesCANNES 2024: Miguel Gomes’ latest effort is a playful, fascinating cinematic experience telling the story of a man who flees his betrothed
Kinds of Kindnessby Yorgos LanthimosCANNES 2024: Being weird for the sake of it isn’t enough to enable Yorgos Lanthimos to craft a compelling cinematic experience, so his new effort remains colourful yet hollow
The Substanceby Coralie FargeatCANNES 2024: Coralie Fargeat delivers a brutal, post-modernist and feminist version of the Faustian pact, bellowing upon the spirit of Cronenberg, Lynch, Kubrick and various others
The Seed of the Sacred Figby Mohammad RasoulofCANNES 2024: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof helms a remarkable political film about the feminist revolution in his country through the carefully scripted misadventures of a small family
Armandby Halfdan Ullmann TøndelCANNES 2024: Norwegian newcomer Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel serves up a succulent piece of Nordic toxicity, starring Ellen Dorrit Petersen and Renate Reinsve
The Story of Souleymaneby Boris LojkineCANNES 2024: Boris Lojkine has made a thrilling, moving and edifying humanist film about three decisive days in the life of a Guinean exile in Paris
CANNES 2024: The movies by Haiti’s Raoul Peck and Egyptian duo Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir have split the award for the best documentary screened at the festival
CANNES 2024: Ariane Labed adapts Daisy Johnson’s coming-of-age novel Sisters into one of the year’s finest directorial debuts
CANNES 2024: Mahdi Fleifel’s second feature is a migrant drama steeped in empathy, boasting an uncompromising lead performance by Mahmood Bakri
Miguel Gomes • Director of Grand TourCANNES 2024: The Portuguese filmmaker talks about his new film, a travelogue drama about colonialism, social divides and love
Jessica Palud • Director of Being MariaCANNES 2024: The French filmmaker spoke to us about her movie charting the tragic fate of actress Maria Schneider, who was left traumatised after shooting Last Tango in Paris
Noémie Merlant • Director of The BalconettesCANNES 2024: The French actress-writer-director breaks down her sophomore directorial feature, about three girlfriends who reunite under the scorching Marseille sun
Rungano Nyoni, Susan Chardy • Director of and actress in On Becoming a Guinea FowlCANNES 2024: The helmer and the star of this film, about a late uncle’s dark secrets coming to light, talk about being complicit in silence
Leonardo van Dijl • Director of Julie Keeps QuietCANNES 2024: The director unpicks his first feature, an intimate portrait of a young tennis player who has to contend with her coach’s misfortunes as well as her own secrets
Yolande Zauberman • Director of The Belle from GazaCANNES 2024: The French filmmaker talks about her new documentary which, after Would You Have Sex with an Arab? and M, completes her trilogy on the Israeli night
Magnus von Horn • Director of The Girl with the NeedleCANNES 2024: Taking the Danish child killings of the 1910s as his starting point, the Swedish helmer recreates a period Copenhagen inspired by collective memory
Konstantin Bojanov • Director of The ShamelessCANNES 2024: The Bulgarian director takes on real-life traditions and ends up with a fable
CANNES 2024: Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof helms a remarkable political film about the feminist revolution in his country through the carefully scripted misadventures of a small family
CANNES 2024: Victory has been claimed by China's Guan Hu and two prizes went to Boris Lojkine's The Story of Souleymane; Roberto Minervini, Rungano Nyoni and Louise Courvoisier also rewarded
24/05 | Cannes 2024 | Un Certain Regard/Awards
CANNES 2024: Jonás Trueba makes another solid and watchable romantic film by zooming in on a couple celebrating their break-up with a divorce party
24/05 | Cannes 2024 | Directors’ Fortnight
All We Imagine as Lightby Payal KapadiaCannes 2024 - CompetitionGrand Prix
Grand Tourby Miguel GomesCannes 2024 - Best Director AwardItalian release May 23
Kinds of Kindnessby Yorgos LanthimosCannes 2024 - CompetitionBest Actor
The Substanceby Coralie FargeatCannes 2024 - CompetitionBest Screenplay
Armandby Halfdan Ullmann TøndelCannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
The Damnedby Roberto MinerviniCannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard Best Director AwardItalian release May 16
The Shamelessby Konstantin BojanovCannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
The Brink of Dreamsby Nada Riyadh, Ayman El AmirCannes 2024 - Critics’ WeekL'Oeil d'or Award
CANNES 2024: Marcia Romano and Benoît Sabatier write and direct an eccentric comedy following a father retracing his late daughter’s life, only to discover it was all a lie
24/05 | Cannes 2024 | ACID
“I’m always intrigued by what it means to have no place where you belong”
CANNES 2024: The Palestinian-Danish director takes on the melancholy of exile as two Palestinian cousins get stranded in Greece
CANNES 2024: Gaël Morel signs a simple, refined and touching melodrama, about a love triangle that sees its world turn upside down
24/05 | Cannes 2024 | Cannes Premieres
The Damnedby Roberto MinerviniCANNES 2024: Roberto Minervini makes the leap from documentaries to historical fiction with a film set in the American War of Secession, referencing the modern day
On Becoming a Guinea Fowlby Rungano NyoniCANNES 2024: Rungano Nyoni isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty – especially when digging up the past
The Shamelessby Konstantin BojanovCANNES 2024: Konstantin Bojanov’s third feature follows a doomed lesbian romance in contemporary India while diving into the local brothel culture, steeped in misogyny
Holy Cowby Louise CourvoisierCANNES 2024: Louise Courvoisier blows in a fresh wind with her first feature, following a young man with his back against the wall who sets out on an unprecedented adventure
The Other Way Aroundby Jonás TruebaCANNES 2024: Jonás Trueba makes another solid and watchable romantic film by zooming in on a couple celebrating their break-up with a divorce party
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 24/05/2024
CANNES 2024: A group of panellists reflected on narratives, changing mindsets, virtue signalling and rethinking the nature of the industry, among other topics
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 22/05/2024
CANNES 2024: The first edition of Her Tech Story was focused on the future of artificial intelligence and the impact it is already having on the creative fields
Europe and the Rest of the World – 22/05/2024
CANNES 2024: Members of film-funding bodies from both continents broke down their most significant challenges, including the influence of streamers
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 21/05/2024
CANNES 2024: Using a specific example, the discussion touched upon the challenges of creating art that will avoid being hindered by modern sensitivities
Cannes 2024 – Un Certain Regard - 27/05/2024
Cannes 2024 – Special Screenings - 27/05/2024
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