Review: The Illusion

Review: The Illusion

Roberto Andò directs an amusing comedy, once again starring Toni Servillo and the comic duo Ficarra & Picone but this time grappling with the landing of the Thousand in Sicily in 1860  

15/01 | Films | Reviews | Italy

Spanish cinemas lured in 71 million viewers in 2024

Spanish cinemas lured in 71 million viewers in 2024

Last year’s box-office takings reached €477 million; home-grown hits included Padre no hay más que uno 4, Undercover and the animated flick Buffalo Kids  

15/01 | Box Office | Spain

RECLab celebrates ten years

RECLab celebrates ten years

The REC Tarragona Film Festival's development lab launches new initiatives and offers a selection of films on the Panoramica VOD platform  

15/01 | Industry | Market | Spain

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision spotlights collaboration and creativity in European drama

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision spotlights collaboration and creativity in European drama

Encompassing exclusive screenings and groundbreaking panels, the event promises two inspiring days, examining global trends, regional synergies and innovative approaches to collaboration  

15/01 | Göteborg 2025 | Göteborg Industry

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024 - 13/01/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/01/2025
French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024
Amidst enduringly unstable cinema attendance figures, the circulation of French films in cinemas around the world fell by 11% last year, with 38.1 million admissions

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A busy winter 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 Trieste, IFFR, Göteborg, Berlin, Clermont-Ferrand, Luxembourg, Thessaloniki, Sofia and CPH:DOX

Produce – Co-Produce... - The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production - 15/01/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 15/01/2025
The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production
One of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model

European Policy - The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyright - 14/01/2025

European Policy – 14/01/2025
The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyright
Member states have contributed to a policy questionnaire to discuss laws concerning ownership of AI content, highlighting key concerns set to impact audiovisual production and artistic creation

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe - 06/01/2025

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 06/01/2025
Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe
The Female Filmmakers Support Programme aims to support and empower women in film from the six countries where UNIQA Insurance operates in Southeast Europe

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone Running - 27/12/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 27/12/2024
Gábor Herendi stuns cinema-goers with Gone Running
With his new movie – a Hungarian remake of the Czech hit Women on the Run – the filmmaker once again confirms his undisputed status as the darling of local audiences

Europe and the Rest of the World - Josué Orellana • Director of Infortunio - 20/12/2024

Europe and the Rest of the World – 20/12/2024
Josué Orellana • Director of Infortunio
We chatted to the Honduran helmer, who participated in this year’s Euro CineLab training programme, organised by Cineuropa and funded by the European Union

Produce – Co-Produce... - The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy - 19/12/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 19/12/2024
The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy
The panel zeroed in on success stories and case studies on building a “sustainable, happy film sector” in a small nation

Pheasant Island, the feature debut by Asier Urbieta, to compete at the Göteborg Film Festival

Pheasant Island, the feature debut by Asier Urbieta, to compete at the Göteborg Film Festival

Jone Laspiur and Sambou Diaby star in this border-set thriller that unfolds in Spain and France, and which will be sold internationally by Latido Films  

15/01 | Production | Funding | Spain/France

Louise Lindlar • Head, MOP-Industry

Interview: Louise Lindlar • Head, MOP-Industry

“What young filmmakers need the most is visibility”

The freshly appointed director of the Max Ophüls Prize’s industry strand breaks down the highlights of this year’s programme  

15/01 | Max Ophüls Prize 2025 | MOP-Industry

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production

One of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model  

15/01 | Industry | Market | Europe

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Co-Production Podcast

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

Episode 71: Superluna (Italy/Belgium) - 14/11/2024

14/11/2024
Episode 71: Superluna (Italy/Belgium)
The producers of the film by Federico Bondi are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France) - 27/06/2024

27/06/2024
Episode 70: Robot Dreams (Spain/France)
The producers of the film by Pablo Berger are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support

Episode 69: Black Tea (France/ Mauritania/ Luxembourg/ Taiwan/ Côte d'Ivoire) - 30/04/2024

30/04/2024
Episode 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

Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland) - 18/04/2024

18/04/2024
Episode 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

Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal) - 09/04/2024

09/04/2024
Episode 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

Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium) - 13/02/2024

13/02/2024
Episode 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

Grégory Gadebois leads the cast of Éric Besnard’s Jean Valjean

Grégory Gadebois leads the cast of Éric Besnard’s Jean Valjean

Bernard Campan, Isabelle Carré and Alexandra Lamy also star in this adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, which is currently in the shooting phase and produced by Radar Films  

15/01 | Production | Funding | France

Series review: Public Disorder (A.C.A.B.)

Series review: Public Disorder (A.C.A.B.)

13 years after A.C.A.B. – All Cops Are Bastards, the series directed by Michele Alhaique focuses on riot police officers’ inner conflict and the line between legitimate and illegitimate use of force  

15/01 | Series | Reviews | Italy

Berlinale Shorts invites us “To Be in This World”

Berlinale Shorts invites us “To Be in This World”

The festival’s 75th edition celebrates humanity in all its complexity, showcasing a diverse selection of short films that blend experimentation with storytelling  

14/01 | Berlinale 2025

Violeta Salama shoots the comedy Cataratas

Violeta Salama shoots the comedy Cataratas

The film, with a script by Samuel Pinazo Arias, marks the return of actress Cristina Marcos to cinema, alongside the popular Karra Elejalde  

14/01 | Production | Funding | Spain

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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 - 27/05/2024

27/05/2024
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

Venice 2023 – Photogalleries - 01/09/2023

01/09/2023
Venice 2023 – Photogalleries
After 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

Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award - 27/06/2023

27/06/2023
Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience Award
Lukas 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

Cannes 2023 – Photogalleries - 17/05/2023

17/05/2023
Cannes 2023 – 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 16-27 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyright

The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyright

Member states have contributed to a policy questionnaire to discuss laws concerning ownership of AI content, highlighting key concerns set to impact audiovisual production and artistic creation  

14/01 | Industry | Market | Europe

Duván Duque • Producer of Stink Eye

Interview: Duván Duque • Producer of Stink Eye

“I was surprised and excited by such a unique portrayal of contemporary girlhood”

The Continente Pictures head discusses his work with director Cristina Sánchez Salamanca on the project that won the Coprocity Development Prize in November  

14/01 | Coprocity 2024

MFI Script 2 Film Workshops launch their call for applications

MFI Script 2 Film Workshops launch their call for applications

The training programme is calling for European and international creative teams, with series or feature-length fiction or documentary projects in development, to apply by 10 February  

14/01 | Industry | Market | Greece

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Reviews

Maldoror - by Fabrice du Welz

Maldoror
by Fabrice du Welz
VENICE 2024: Fabrice Du Welz displays a spectacular change in register, using fiction to explore the case of Marc Dutroux, the collective trauma which shook Belgium in the ‘90s

Call of Water - by Elise Otzenberger

Call of Water
by Elise Otzenberger
Élise Otzenberger’s sophomore feature, toplined by Cécile de France, is a visually sublime family drama-cum-mystery with a gentle splash of genre fantasy

The Fourth Wall - by David Oelhoffen

The Fourth Wall
by David Oelhoffen
More relevant than ever, David Oelhoffen uses Sorj Chalandon’s cult novel to shed light on the inevitability of the war in the Near-East and the role played by theatre and art in human conflicts

I'm Still Here - by Walter Salles

I'm Still Here
by Walter Salles
VENICE 2024: Walter Salles’ compelling family drama zooms in on the disappearance and murder of a former congressman and civil engineer, as lived through by his courageous wife

Filmlovers! - by Arnaud Desplechin

Filmlovers!
by Arnaud Desplechin
Using a blend of essay, documentary and fictionalised autobiography, Arnaud Desplechin goes all out in celebrating his love of cinema and infects the viewer with his enthusiasm

Mr. K - by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab

Mr. K
by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Tallulah H Schwab pens and directs an offbeat, surrealist drama about a travelling magician stuck in a hotel, with allegorical meaning to spare

Wishing on a Star - by Peter Kerekes

Wishing on a Star
by Peter Kerekes
VENICE 2024: In his heartfelt but entertaining documentary, Peter Kerekes follows a Neapolitan astrologer and her customers on their path to finding new meaning in life

Misericordia - by Alain Guiraudie

Misericordia
by Alain Guiraudie
CANNES 2024: Alain Guiraudie crafts a delectable study of human nature, which falls midway between film noir and comedy in the micro-society of a remote village

Crossing scoops the top prize at the Guldbagge Awards

Crossing scoops the top prize at the Guldbagge Awards

Levan Akin has scored another Best Film win, beating out the audience favourite, Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson’s The Last Journey  

14/01 | Festivals | Awards | Sweden

French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024

French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024

Amidst enduringly unstable cinema attendance figures, the circulation of French films in cinemas around the world fell by 11% last year, with 38.1 million admissions  

13/01 | Industry | Market | France

Baltic-Italian collaboration shines at WEMW and the Trieste Film Festival

Baltic-Italian collaboration shines at WEMW and the Trieste Film Festival

The co-production forum held annually in Trieste shines a spotlight on Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania while also celebrating their growing collaboration with Italy  

13/01 | Trieste 2025 | WEMW

Interviews

Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate
The Berlin-based Egyptian director discusses his approach to balancing his personal vision as a filmmaker with the responsibility of representing the complexities of a highly sensitive situation

Joe Wright • Director of M. Son of the Century

Joe Wright • Director of M. Son of the Century
An interview with the director of the series, a portrait of Benito Mussolini, which finds its reflection in some of today's leaders

Louise Lindlar • Head, MOP-Industry

Louise Lindlar • Head, MOP-Industry
The freshly appointed director of the Max Ophüls Prize’s industry strand breaks down the highlights of this year’s programme

Duván Duque • Producer of Stink Eye

Duván Duque • Producer of Stink Eye
The Continente Pictures head discusses his work with director Cristina Sánchez Salamanca on the project that won the Coprocity Development Prize in November

Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance

Coralie Fargeat • Director of The Substance
The helmer of this year's sensation talked to us about her film, now one of the favourites in the international awards season, and the process she went through to make it

Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand

Renate Reinsve • Actress in Armand
Norway's sweetheart delves deep into the making and the topics of Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's film, winner of the European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI at the European Film Awards

Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production

Labina Mitevska • Producer, Sisters and Brother Mitevski Production
Awarded with the Eurimages International Co-Production Award, the Macedonian producer discussed her approach to filmmaking and the current cultural and political situation in Europe

Justine Bauer • Director of Smell of Burnt Milk

Justine Bauer • Director of Smell of Burnt Milk
We talked to the German helmer about her vision, her work with her actors and the biggest challenges she encountered during the production of her directorial debut

Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

Interview: Ibrahim Nash’at • Director of Hollywoodgate

“The most critical obstacle we faced during the production was the decision not to film with civilians”

The Berlin-based Egyptian director discusses his approach to balancing his personal vision as a filmmaker with the responsibility of representing the complexities of a highly sensitive situation  

13/01 | /Germany/USA

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

The leading Scandinavian market is gearing up for its 26th edition, and will welcome new projects by Lisa Langseth, Hlynur Pálmason, Maria Sødahl, Ester Martin Bergsmark and Shahrbanoo Sadat  

13/01 | Göteborg 2025 | Göteborg Industry

The 36th Trieste Film Festival explores Europe’s past and present

The 36th Trieste Film Festival explores Europe’s past and present

The festival dedicated to Central Eastern European cinema will have 130 films on offer, including titles by Peter Kerekes, Levan Akin, Sergei Loznitsa and Radu Jude  

10/01 | Trieste 2025

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Maldoror - by Fabrice du Welz

Maldoror
by Fabrice du Welz
Venice 2024 – Out of Competition
French release January 15

Misericordia - by Alain Guiraudie

Misericordia
by Alain Guiraudie
Cannes 2024 - Cannes Première
Italian release January 15

Mr. K - by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab

Mr. K
by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
Toronto 2024 - Platform
Dutch release January 16

I'm Still Here - by Walter Salles

I'm Still Here
by Walter Salles
Venice 2024 - Award for Best Screenplay
Golden Globes 2025 - Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
French release January 15 and Portuguese release January 16

Armand - by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel

Armand
by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
European Film Awards 2024 - Best Discovery
German and Danish releases January 16

Wishing on a Star - by Peter Kerekes

Wishing on a Star
by Peter Kerekes
Venice 2024 - Orizzonti
Italian release January 16

The Girl with the Needle - by Magnus von Horn

The Girl with the Needle
by Magnus von Horn
Cannes 2024 - Competition
European Film Awards 2024 - Best Production Design and Best Original Score
German release January 9 and Polish release January 17

Flow - by Gints Zilbalodis

Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard
Annecy 2024 - Jury Prize and Audience Award
Golden Globes 2025 - Best Animated Feature Film
Belgian release January 15 and Spanish release January 24

Italians made their return to cinemas in 2024, with 493 million euros taken at the box office and 70 million tickets sold

Italians made their return to cinemas in 2024, with 493 million euros taken at the box office and 70 million tickets sold

Data on the Italian film market’s performance over the past year has now been presented, with results on a par with 2023 and in line with pre-Covid levels  

10/01 | Box Office | Italy

Amy Coop’s drama Hear Me Roar in the works

Amy Coop’s drama Hear Me Roar in the works

The feature, which revolves around a British trans marriage case, stars Emma Thompson, Anna Friel, Christopher Eccleston, Julian Ovenden and Rebecca Root  

10/01 | Production | Funding | UK

Jon Blåhed’s historical drama-thriller Raptures to world-premiere at IFFR

Jon Blåhed’s historical drama-thriller Raptures to world-premiere at IFFR

The pic is based on true events in the 1930s and inspired by the so-called Korpela Movement, a controversial religious sect known for its apocalyptic beliefs and unorthodox rituals  

10/01 | Production | Funding | Finland/Sweden

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Reviews

Nobody Likes Me - by Petr Kazda, Tomáš Weinreb

Nobody Likes Me
by Petr Kazda, Tomáš Weinreb
Petr Kazda and Tomáš Weinreb follow up their breakthrough debut I, Olga Hepnarová with an intimate psychological drama tackling a taboo issue

Young Hearts - by Anthony Schatteman

Young Hearts
by Anthony Schatteman
BERLINALE 2024: Anthony Schatteman’s first film is a luminous coming-of-age tale in an autobiographical vein about a young boy discovering love

Dismantling an Elephant - by Aitor Echeverría

Dismantling an Elephant
by Aitor Echeverría
In Aitor Echeverría’s elegant feature debut, Emma Suárez and Natalia de Molina play a mother and daughter who need each other and repel one another in equal measure

The Seed of the Sacred Fig - by Mohammad Rasoulof

The Seed of the Sacred Fig
by Mohammad Rasoulof
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

Dog on Trial - by Laetitia Dosch

Dog on Trial
by Laetitia Dosch
CANNES 2024: Laetitia Dosch directs a zany, funny, intelligent and highly singular first feature centred on a lawyer defending an unprecedented cause

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 15/01/2025

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production

One of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model

European Policy – 14/01/2025

The Council of the European Union publishes a report on the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and copyright

Member states have contributed to a policy questionnaire to discuss laws concerning ownership of AI content, highlighting key concerns set to impact audiovisual production and artistic creation

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/01/2025

French films grossed €250.2 million in cinemas worldwide in 2024

Amidst enduringly unstable cinema attendance figures, the circulation of French films in cinemas around the world fell by 11% last year, with 38.1 million admissions

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 06/01/2025

Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe

The Female Filmmakers Support Programme aims to support and empower women in film from the six countries where UNIQA Insurance operates in Southeast Europe

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