GoCritic! launches call for participants for its new season of workshops

GoCritic! launches call for participants for its new season of workshops

Ten participants will be selected for workshops of film journalism and criticism, including a video component, at four member festivals of the Animation Festival Network  

18/09 | GoCritic! | Animateka 2025/Anifilm Liberec 2026/Animafest Zagreb 2026/Fest Anča 2026

What It Feels Like for a Girl, winner of the South International Series Festival

What It Feels Like for a Girl, winner of the South International Series Festival

Paris Lees' British production wins Best Fiction in competition, Best Cast and the City of Cádiz trophy, awarded by a citizens’ jury  

18/09 | South Series 2025 | Awards

Spanish film flexes its muscles at the 70th Seminci

Spanish film flexes its muscles at the 70th Seminci

Isabel Coixet, Fernando Franco, Judith Colell, Lucía Aleñar and Diego San José are some of the Spanish names at the festival, which will screen 16 nationally produced features  

18/09 | Seminci 2025

Sandra da Fonseca goes solo with Belleville Production

Sandra da Fonseca goes solo with Belleville Production

The producer behind Léonor Serraille’s three films and Leyla Bouzid’s first two movies has already co-produced Pauline Loquès’ Nino via her new company  

18/09 | Industry | Market | France

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Toronto's Buyers in Focus sees distribution executives confronting market shifts and wagering on young audiences - 18/09/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/09/2025
Toronto's Buyers in Focus sees distribution executives confronting market shifts and wagering on young audiences
As stressed by the professionals at the panel, behind every acquisition lies a mixture of strategy, chance and passion

Market Trends
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A busy summer 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 Locarno, Venice, Sarajevo, Haugesund, Toronto, San Sebastián, Zurich and many others

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy - 16/09/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/09/2025
The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy
There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Gender parity among European film professionals still decades away, says the latest EAO report - 16/09/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/09/2025
Gender parity among European film professionals still decades away, says the latest EAO report
Extrapolating current growth trends, the research finds that gender parity in film production should be reached by 2047 if all roles are considered together

Animation - Kate O’Connor • Executive chair, Animation UK - 16/09/2025

Animation – 16/09/2025
Kate O’Connor • Executive chair, Animation UK
Our chat covered how collaboration with Cartoon has strengthened the UK’s European partnerships and showcased the strength of the country’s talent in continental markets

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution explore how Nordic films are reaching global audiences in Haugesund - 16/09/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/09/2025
Europa Distribution explore how Nordic films are reaching global audiences in Haugesund
The festival’s New Nordic Films market hosted a panel focusing on the successful cases of Loveable and Dreams (Sex Love)

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - BLON saw panellists exploring the challenges of distributing animation - 15/09/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/09/2025
BLON saw panellists exploring the challenges of distributing animation
The discussion highlighted how Lithuanian distributors are experimenting with theatrical releases, festivals, and educational platforms to reach new audiences

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Disney+ expands its partnerships via deals with the UK’s ITVX, Germany’s ZDF and Spain’s Atresmedia - 15/09/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/09/2025
Disney+ expands its partnerships via deals with the UK’s ITVX, Germany’s ZDF and Spain’s Atresmedia
The new content-sharing agreements demonstrate the global streaming service’s increased interest in the audiences of national broadcasters

Joanna Łapińska • Artistic director, Gdynia Film Festival

Interview: Joanna Łapińska • Artistic director, Gdynia Film Festival

“It has been a time of diversity in Polish cinema; I’m particularly pleased with the expressive voices of young filmmakers”

As Gdynia celebrates its 50th edition with special programmes and a nationwide anniversary project, the festival reaffirms its role as a key platform for Polish cinema and international collaboration  

18/09 | Gdynia 2025

Frank Berry to helm The Lost Children of Tuam, chronicling the Irish child grave scandal

Frank Berry to helm The Lost Children of Tuam, chronicling the Irish child grave scandal

Based on Dan Barry’s New York Times article, the pic follows Catherine Corless’s tireless investigation, which revealed that up to 796 children may have been buried in unmarked graves  

18/09 | Production | Funding | Ireland/UK/USA

Netflix adapts Marian Keyes’ Grown Ups into a drama series helmed by James Griffiths and Ciaran Donnelly

Netflix adapts Marian Keyes’ Grown Ups into a drama series helmed by James Griffiths and Ciaran Donnelly

The eight-part show, set in Dublin, follows the chaotic lives of the Casey family, bound together by love, loyalty, grief and unresolved tensions  

18/09 | Production | Funding | UK/Australia

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Co-Production Podcast

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

Episode 75: Vermiglio (Italy/France/Belgium) - 25/03/2025

25/03/2025
Episode 75: Vermiglio (Italy/France/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Maura Delpero are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 74: Crossing (Sweden/ Denmark/France/Turkey/Georgia) - 20/03/2025

20/03/2025
Episode 74: Crossing (Sweden/ Denmark/France/Turkey/Georgia)
The producers of the film by Levan Akin are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support

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

Julie R Ølgaard and Esben Tønnesen’s thriller-drama The Perfect Lie now filming in Copenhagen

Julie R Ølgaard and Esben Tønnesen’s thriller-drama The Perfect Lie now filming in Copenhagen

The pic, being sold by REinvent and staged by HitHero Productions, centres on manipulation, power and broken illusions  

18/09 | Production | Funding | Denmark

European Work in Progress and the International Film Distribution Summit set to kick off in Hamburg

European Work in Progress and the International Film Distribution Summit set to kick off in Hamburg

The eighth edition of EWIP received over 240 submissions, with 30 projects selected, while Charades will receive the Best International Innovation Distribution Award at IFDS  

18/09 | European Work in Progress 2025

Amanda Collin and Anders W Berthelsen headline Mikkel Serup’s comedy The Swindle

Amanda Collin and Anders W Berthelsen headline Mikkel Serup’s comedy The Swindle

The actors lead the cast of a crime comedy about an unlikely partnership between a master con artist and a police detective, currently shooting across Denmark  

18/09 | Production | Funding | Denmark

Toronto's Buyers in Focus sees distribution executives confronting market shifts and wagering on young audiences

Toronto's Buyers in Focus sees distribution executives confronting market shifts and wagering on young audiences

As stressed by the professionals at the panel, behind every acquisition lies a mixture of strategy, chance and passion  

18/09 | Toronto 2025 | TIFF Industry

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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

REPORT: South Boost @ South Series 2025

REPORT: South Boost @ South Series 2025

We provide an overview of the five projects presented at this event held as part of the industry area of the series festival, being held in Cádiz for the third time  

18/09 | South Series 2025

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European titles submitted for the Oscars race

European countries reveal their titles submitted for the Best International Feature Film Award at the 2026 Academy Awards  

18/09 | Oscars 2026

Jeanne Herry shooting Garance

Jeanne Herry shooting Garance

Adèle Exarchopoulos and Sara Giraudeau lead the cast of the French filmmaker’s new movie, produced by Chi-Fou-Mi and Trésor Films  

17/09 | Production | Funding | France/Belgium

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Reviews

Franz - by Agnieszka Holland

Franz
by Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland directs a non-traditional biopic of Kafka and attempts to reckon with his legacy beyond buzzwords in this film led by a restless Idan Weiss

Two Pianos - by Arnaud Desplechin

Two Pianos
by Arnaud Desplechin
François Civil dazzles in Arnaud Desplechin’s excellent, sombre and tormented melodrama where the past and the present come together and collide

The Currents - by Milagros Mumenthaler

The Currents
by Milagros Mumenthaler
Milagros Mumenthaler composes a symphonic third feature hinging on mental health and motherhood, which remains with you long after the credits roll

As We Breathe - by Seyhmus Altun

As We Breathe
by Seyhmus Altun
Turkish filmmaker Seyhmus Altun’s debut feature chronicles a smouldering fire within a family, and the subconscious attempts of a father and daughter to prevent it from blazing

Nino - by Pauline Loquès

Nino
by Pauline Loquès
CANNES 2025: Following the footsteps of a young man wandering around Paris in the throes of a revelation, Pauline Loquès paints a moving portrait of the modern urban world

Duse - by Pietro Marcello

Duse
by Pietro Marcello
VENICE 2025: Pietro Marcello delivers an unconventional biopic on the iconic Italian theatre actress Eleonora Duse who’s sensitively played by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Adam's Sake - by Laura Wandel

Adam's Sake
by Laura Wandel
CANNES 2025: After her highly acclaimed debut feature, Laura Wandel has made a name for herself with this visceral portrait of a nurse struggling against the powerlessness of the institution

Below the Clouds - by Gianfranco Rosi

Below the Clouds
by Gianfranco Rosi
VENICE 2025: With his new documentary dedicated to the Neapolitan territory, Gianfranco Rosi returns to the slopes of Vesuvius, in search of the welding between ancient life and today

Ruth Caudeli Martí is shooting Broken Glass in the Pool

Ruth Caudeli Martí is shooting Broken Glass in the Pool

The dramatic thriller about cyberbullying stars both new and experienced actors such as Spain's Mauro Vélez and Colombia's Flora Martínez and Camila Jurado  

17/09 | Production | Funding | Spain/Colombia

WEMW 2026 opens its calls for entries, announces new East & West Focus

WEMW 2026 opens its calls for entries, announces new East & West Focus

For the 16th edition, the Baltic countries return, while Germany, Austria and Switzerland join the spotlight; a new hub explores the intersections between film and games  

17/09 | Trieste 2026 | WEMW

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2025

REPORT: Cartoon Forum 2025

We present details of five intriguing projects introduced at this year's Cartoon Forum, which is running in Toulouse from 15-18 September  

17/09 | Cartoon 2025 | Cartoon Forum

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Interviews

Cato Kusters • Director of Julian

Cato Kusters • Director of Julian
We met with the young Flemish filmmaker to discuss her first fiction feature, adapted from the book by the LGBTQ+ artist and activist Fleur Pierets

Alejandro Amenábar • Director of The Captive

Alejandro Amenábar • Director of The Captive
One of Spain's highest-grossing filmmakers discusses aspects of his new blockbuster, a historical drama in which he dares to present a new image of the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes

Joanna Łapińska • Artistic director, Gdynia Film Festival

Joanna Łapińska • Artistic director, Gdynia Film Festival
As Gdynia celebrates its 50th edition with special programmes and a nationwide anniversary project, the festival reaffirms its role as a key platform for Polish cinema and international collaboration

Torsten Frehse • CEO, European Work in Progress

Torsten Frehse • CEO, European Work in Progress
Taking place in Northern Germany, the eighth edition of this expanded European industry event offers 27 late-stage projects a platform to receive early recognition

Laura Almantaitė • Festival director, BLON

Laura Almantaitė • Festival director, BLON
The head of the Lithuanian gathering spoke about its evolving mission of becoming an unmissable event for European animation, gaming and art professionals

Kate O’Connor • Executive chair, Animation UK

Kate O’Connor • Executive chair, Animation UK
Our chat covered how collaboration with Cartoon has strengthened the UK’s European partnerships and showcased the strength of the country’s talent in continental markets

Joscha Bongard • Director of Babystar

Joscha Bongard • Director of Babystar
The German director’s movie delves into the world of a family of social-media influencers and their addiction to cashing in on every moment of their life

Massimiliano Battistella • Director of Dom

Massimiliano Battistella • Director of Dom
VENICE 2025: The Italian director's film tells the story of Mirela Hodo, who was a child during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, travelling from Dom Bjelave orphanage to Romagna, and back again

LIM evolves into LIM² and opens its 2026 call

LIM evolves into LIM² and opens its 2026 call

Around 50 projects will be selected for online development sessions, while 16 will join the on-site programme  

17/09 | LIM² 2026

connecting cottbus announces the projects for its 27th East-West co-production market

connecting cottbus announces the projects for its 27th East-West co-production market

A record 16 countries are represented in this year’s line-up, spanning genres from neo-noir and satirical sci-fi to vampire romance and queer drama  

17/09 | Cottbus 2025 | Connecting Cottbus

Review: Primavera

Review: Primavera

Olivier Award-winning opera director Damiano Michieletto offers a musically imbued first feature-length effort, a historical fiction based on the life of Antonio Vivaldi  

17/09 | Toronto 2025 | Special Presentations

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Maspalomas - by Aitor Arregi, Jose Mari Goenaga

Maspalomas
by Aitor Arregi, Jose Mari Goenaga
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition

Franz - by Agnieszka Holland

Franz
by Agnieszka Holland
Toronto 2025 - Special Presentation
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition

As We Breathe - by Seyhmus Altun

As We Breathe
by Seyhmus Altun
Toronto 2025 - Discovery
San Sebastián 2025 - New Directors

Two Pianos - by Arnaud Desplechin

Two Pianos
by Arnaud Desplechin
Toronto 2025 - Gala Presentations
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition

The Currents - by Milagros Mumenthaler

The Currents
by Milagros Mumenthaler
Toronto 2025 - Platform
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition

Ballad of a Small Player - by Edward Berger

Ballad of a Small Player
by Edward Berger
San Sebastián 2025 - Competition

Hen - by György Pálfi

Hen
by György Pálfi
Toronto 2025 - Platform Honourable Mention
San Sebastián 2025 - Zabaltegi-Tabakalera

Duse - by Pietro Marcello

Duse
by Pietro Marcello
Venice 2025 - Competition
Italian release September 18

Series review: Sense FilTRES

Series review: Sense FilTRES

The triptych about teenagers in search of an identity and their place in the world probes a society in which simulations take precedence over transparent relationships  

17/09 | South Series 2025

Martin Provost filming Demain je tombe amoureux

Martin Provost filming Demain je tombe amoureux

Fabrice Luchini, Emmanuelle Devos, Chiara Mastroianni and Carole Bouquet are leading the cast of this Les Films du Kiosque production sold by Paradise City Sales  

17/09 | Production | Funding | France/Belgium

The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy

The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy

There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week  

16/09 | Industry | Market | Spain/France/Germany/Italy

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Reviews

Yes - by Nadav Lapid

Yes
by Nadav Lapid
CANNES 2025: Nadav Lapid valiantly attempts to take Israel’s temperature after 7 October but can only say so much from his soapbox

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

Mirrors No. 3 - by Christian Petzold

Mirrors No. 3
by Christian Petzold
CANNES 2025: Christian Petzold and actress Paula Beer continue their collaboration, this time finding a hall of mirrors in two women sharing their grief

Sirāt - by Oliver Laxe

Sirāt
by Oliver Laxe
CANNES 2025: Óliver Laxe launches a very high intensity artistic bomb, deeply immersed in the initiatory desert journey of a stupefying blended family

Hen - by György Pálfi

Hen
by György Pálfi
György Pálfi pulls off an audacious film revolving around the misadventures of a chicken and holding up a mirror to the far-from-squeaky-clean human world

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/09/2025

Toronto's Buyers in Focus sees distribution executives confronting market shifts and wagering on young audiences

As stressed by the professionals at the panel, behind every acquisition lies a mixture of strategy, chance and passion

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 16/09/2025

The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy

There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 16/09/2025

Gender parity among European film professionals still decades away, says the latest EAO report

Extrapolating current growth trends, the research finds that gender parity in film production should be reached by 2047 if all roles are considered together

Animation – 16/09/2025

Kate O’Connor • Executive chair, Animation UK

Our chat covered how collaboration with Cartoon has strengthened the UK’s European partnerships and showcased the strength of the country’s talent in continental markets

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