The European film industry finds its way through the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic

The European film industry finds its way through the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic

An overview of the solutions the film world is coming up with to move forward despite the restrictions imposed by the sanitary crisis, and in the lead-up to the return of a certain normality  

22/04 | Europe

Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures

Interview: Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures

“Not everything has changed, but we cannot predict all of the aspects of a transformation that is going to radically reshape the process of fruition”

The General Manager and Head of Acquisitions at the Italian distribution company discusses its distribution and marketing strategies  

22/04 | /Italy

Review: A Man and a Camera

Review: A Man and a Camera

This high concept Dutch documentary sees its director Guido Hendrikx knock, knock, knocking on hinterland's doors  

22/04 | CPH:DOX 2021 | DOX:AWARD

Telmo Esnal • Director of URtzen

Interview: Telmo Esnal • Director of URtzen

“You can’t stick a label on this film with a single adjective”

The Basque filmmaker talks about his latest documentary, presented with Greenpeace’s Lurra Award at San Sebastian for its environmental message and on general release in Spain from Friday  

22/04 | /Spain

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Industry Reports

Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France - Series - 21/04/2021
Series – 21/04/2021
Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France
The Head of Drama of Arte France decrypts the partnership with Le Groupe Ouest over three workshops, including a Franco-Danish lab, and evokes the current mutations in the industry
Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 22/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 22/04/2021
Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures
The General Manager and Head of Acquisitions at the Italian distribution company discusses its distribution and marketing strategies
Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne - European Film Schools - 22/04/2021
European Film Schools – 22/04/2021
Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne
We had a conversation about the main learning opportunities offered to prospective students by the ifs international filmschool cologne
Series review: Zero - Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 21/04/2021
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 21/04/2021
Series review: Zero
This Italian series led by a young man who turns his social invisibility into a superpower is dropping today on Netflix, in a triumph for multiculturalism, inclusion and the fight against prejudice
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 20/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/04/2021
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen
“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say - Market Trends - 20/04/2021
Market Trends – 20/04/2021
“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say
The discussion, organised by Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and moderated by Cineuropa's editor-in-chief Domenico La Porta, was held online on 16 April
Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands - Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 19/04/2021
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 19/04/2021
Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The new Dutch development initiative launched last week, with backers including Netflix, Amazon, Viacom and Youtube
Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme - Produce – Co-Produce... - 16/04/2021
Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/04/2021
Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme
The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021
In the upcoming series Helsinki Syndrome, it's time to love your captor

In the upcoming series Helsinki Syndrome, it's time to love your captor

The new Finnish series, with Peter Franzén in the lead, will start shooting in Helsinki in June  

22/04 | Production | Funding | Finland

EXCLUSIVE: Teaser for CPH:DOX title A Man and a Camera

EXCLUSIVE: Teaser for CPH:DOX title A Man and a Camera

In Guido Hendrikx's new documentary, ordinary people suddenly find themselves face-to-face with a mysterious, silent camera operator  

22/04 | CPH:DOX 2021 | DOX:AWARD

Review: 1970

Review: 1970

Tomasz Wolski's latest documentary combines archive footage, phone conversations and stop-motion puppets to tell the story of one of the bloodiest protests in Polish history  

22/04 | Visions du Réel | Competition

NENT Group orders ice hockey legend Börje Salming biopic series

NENT Group orders ice hockey legend Börje Salming biopic series

The Nordic giant's latest original will star Valter Skarsgård in the lead role  

22/04 | Production | Funding | Sweden

Mohamed Hamidi to wrap shooting on Citoyen d'honneur

Mohamed Hamidi to wrap shooting on Citoyen d'honneur

Kad Merad, Fatsah Bouyahmed and Oulaya Amamra lead the cast of the French adaptation of The Distinguished Citizen, produced by Axel Films  

22/04 | Production | Funding | France

Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne

Interview: Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne

“We offer international students a very open structure to study and be creative in their project work with the most advanced technology”

We had a conversation about the main learning opportunities offered to prospective students by the ifs international filmschool cologne  

22/04 | /Germany

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Film Reviews

Bellum - The Daemon of War - by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Bellum - The Daemon of War
by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
David Herdies and Georg Götmark's documentary is a triptych of stories exploring the meaning of war today
1970 - by Tomasz Wolski
1970
by Tomasz Wolski
Tomasz Wolski's latest documentary combines archive footage, phone conversations and stop-motion puppets to tell the story of one of the bloodiest protests in Polish history
The Bubble - by Valerie Blankenbyl
The Bubble
by Valerie Blankenbyl
In Valerie Blankenbyl's fascinating documentary, the world's biggest retirement community is just getting bigger
Non mi uccidere - by Andrea De Sica
Non mi uccidere
by Andrea De Sica
Andrea De Sica gets back to exploring the darker sides of adolescence in this romantic horror which spills into the supernatural, led by a monster-heroine who learns to take life by the throat
Ostrov – Lost Island - by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Ostrov – Lost Island
by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Svetlana Rodina and Laurent Stoop’s documentary portrays the paradoxical and poetic day-to-day existence of the inhabitants of the Russian island known as Ostrov
Zinder - by Aïcha Macky
Zinder
by Aïcha Macky
Aïcha Macky’s documentary is a harsh, brave account of gang life in Kara Kara, the pariahs’ district of the titular Nigerien town
Dida - by Nikola Ilić, Corina Schwingruber Ilić
Dida
by Nikola Ilić, Corina Schwingruber Ilić
In their first feature-length documentary, Nikola Ilić and Corina Schwingruber Ilić deal with a painful personal story in an engaging and optimistic way
The Belly of the Mountain - by Stephen Loye
The Belly of the Mountain
by Stephen Loye
Stephen Loye delivers a fascinating and very personal documentary brings back up to the surface the many echoes of the 2015 A320 Germanwings crash in the Alps
End of filming in sight for Mátyás Szabó’s Wandering Leaves

End of filming in sight for Mátyás Szabó’s Wandering Leaves

Benett Vilmányi and Petra Hartai lead the cast of the filmmaker’s first feature, which is produced by Filmteam with the support of the Hungarian NFI’s Incubator programme  

22/04 | Production | Funding | Hungary

The Tribeca Film Festival reveals its line-up

The Tribeca Film Festival reveals its line-up

Among European titles are films by Elisabeth Vogler, Levan Koguashvili, Thomas Daneskov, Shariff Korver and Max Eriksson  

21/04 | Tribeca 2021

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in Florian Zeller’s The Son

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in Florian Zeller’s The Son

See-Saw Films to produce the director’s sophomore film following the award-winning The Father  

21/04 | Production | Funding | UK

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Interviews

Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift
Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift
The Italian director talks about his fast-paced thriller, telling the story of a young man driven by fundamentalists to threaten the city of Brussels with a suicide bombing
Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
In the documentary by the German-born Swiss-based filmmaker, it's time to get to know your fungi
Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
In his debut feature film, the Belgian director delivers a hallucinogenic film experience contemplating decay and decline
Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures
Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures
The General Manager and Head of Acquisitions at the Italian distribution company discusses its distribution and marketing strategies
Telmo Esnal • Director of URtzen
Telmo Esnal • Director of URtzen
The Basque filmmaker talks about his latest documentary, presented with Greenpeace’s Lurra Award at San Sebastian for its environmental message and on general release in Spain from Friday
Series review: Zero

Series review: Zero

This Italian series led by a young man who turns his social invisibility into a superpower is dropping today on Netflix, in a triumph for multiculturalism, inclusion and the fight against prejudice  

21/04 | Series | Reviews | Italy

The Kids Kino Industry Talks meet the creators of new productions

The Kids Kino Industry Talks meet the creators of new productions

Two webinars focusing on upcoming live-action and animated films are aiming to offer a glimpse at the latest trends in cinema for children and young audiences  

21/04 | Kids Kino Industry 2021

David Marqués is back behind the camera for El club del paro

David Marqués is back behind the camera for El club del paro

Madrid will provide the backdrop for a new production starring two comic actors at the peak of their powers, Carlos Areces and Fernando Tejero  

21/04 | Production | Funding | Spain

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Wildland - by Jeanette Nordahl
Wildland
by Jeanette Nordahl
Berlinale 2020 - Panorama
Spanish release on Filmin April 2"
The Man Who Sold His Skin - by Kaouther Ben Hania
The Man Who Sold His Skin
by Kaouther Ben Hania
Venice 2020 - Orizzonti Award for Best Actor
Oscar Nominations 2021 - Best International Feature Film
Swedish release April 23
Mama Weed - by Jean-Paul Salomé
Mama Weed
by Jean-Paul Salomé
Spanish release April 23
Zerø - by Iñaki Sánchez Arrieta
Zerø
by Iñaki Sánchez Arrieta
Spanish release April 23
Annette - by Leos Carax
Annette
by Leos Carax
Cannes 2021 - Opening
Competition
Les Enfants terribles - by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Les Enfants terribles
by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
President - by Camilla Nielsson
President
by Camilla Nielsson
Sundance 2021 - Special Jury Award in Verite Filmmaking World Cinema Documentary Competition
CPH:DOX 2021 - DOX:AWARD
Non mi uccidere - by Andrea De Sica
Non mi uccidere
by Andrea De Sica
Italian VOD release April 21
Review: The Bubble

Review: The Bubble

In Valerie Blankenbyl's fascinating documentary, the world's biggest retirement community is just getting bigger  

21/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Competition

Review: Bellum – The Daemon of War

Review: Bellum – The Daemon of War

David Herdies and Georg Götmark's documentary is a triptych of stories exploring the meaning of war today  

21/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Competition

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for CPH:DOX title How to Kill a Cloud

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for CPH:DOX title How to Kill a Cloud

Tuija Halttunen's documentary follows a scientist who is awarded 1,5 million dollars to kick off a study on how to stimulate rainfall in the Emirates  

21/04 | CPH:DOX 2021

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Interviews

Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne
Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne
We had a conversation about the main learning opportunities offered to prospective students by the ifs international filmschool cologne
Svetlana Aleksijevic • Writer, journalist
Svetlana Aleksijevic • Writer, journalist
The Belarusian writer and journalist, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, is one of the official patrons of the Italian festival, set to unfold from 24 August to 2 September
Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France
Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France
The Head of Drama of Arte France decrypts the partnership with Le Groupe Ouest over three workshops, including a Franco-Danish lab, and evokes the current mutations in the industry
Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes
Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes
The Italian director talks to us about her debut in the world of series, which sees her adapting a Norwegian production on the thorny topic of revenge porn
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen
Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut
Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut
The Belgian director talked with us about her experience shooting her documentary in Siberia
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
We talked to the Danish-born, Germany-based storyboarder to find out more about the particularities of her job profile
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
In his latest film, the Polish filmmaker goes back in time only to realise some things haven't changed
Projects from the Americas and China dominate Visions du Réel industry awards

Projects from the Americas and China dominate Visions du Réel industry awards

The main prize goes to Science Fiction from Argentina, Chinese entry Yoga Village gets two awards; awarded European projects hail from Georgia, France and Serbia  

21/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | VdR-Industry

Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France

Interview: Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France

“We want to favour new approaches in series writing”

The Head of Drama of Arte France decrypts the partnership with Le Groupe Ouest over three workshops, including a Franco-Danish lab, and evokes the current mutations in the industry  

21/04 | /France

Review: Non mi uccidere

Review: Non mi uccidere

Andrea De Sica gets back to exploring the darker sides of adolescence in this romantic horror which spills into the supernatural, led by a monster-heroine who learns to take life by the throat  

21/04 | Films | Reviews | Italy

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation - by Avi Mograbi
The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation
by Avi Mograbi
Berlinale 2021 - Forum
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Courage - by Aliaksei Paluyan
Courage
by Aliaksei Paluyan
Berlinale 2021 - Berlinale Special
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Way Beyond - by Pauline Julier
Way Beyond
by Pauline Julier
Visions du Réel 2021 - Burning Lights
1970 - by Tomasz Wolski
1970
by Tomasz Wolski
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Bellum - The Daemon of War - by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Bellum - The Daemon of War
by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 22/04/2021

Andrea Romeo • Distributor, I Wonder Pictures

The General Manager and Head of Acquisitions at the Italian distribution company discusses its distribution and marketing strategies

European Film Schools – 22/04/2021

Nadja Radojevic • Director, ifs international filmschool cologne

We had a conversation about the main learning opportunities offered to prospective students by the ifs international filmschool cologne

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 21/04/2021

Series review: Zero

This Italian series led by a young man who turns his social invisibility into a superpower is dropping today on Netflix, in a triumph for multiculturalism, inclusion and the fight against prejudice

Series – 21/04/2021

Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France

The Head of Drama of Arte France decrypts the partnership with Le Groupe Ouest over three workshops, including a Franco-Danish lab, and evokes the current mutations in the industry

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