New blood to enter the fray at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight

New blood to enter the fray at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight

16 of the 24 selected filmmakers will take their first steps on the Croisette, where Europe is set to dominate a programme graced by Lav Diaz, Bertrand Bonello, Rebecca Zlotowski and Takashi Miike  

23/04 | Cannes 2019 | Directors' Fortnight

Barbara Wurm • Programmer, goEast Film Festival

Interview: Barbara Wurm • Programmer, goEast Film Festival

“My primary interest is to address contemporary questions by looking back on film history”

We chatted to Barbara Wurm, goEast Film Festival programmer and head of the festival’s Symposium section, to get the low-down on this year’s edition  

23/04 | goEast 2019

Future European TV shows take shape in Pilsen

Future European TV shows take shape in Pilsen

The second workshop of the MIDPOINT TV Launch programme readied a raft of promising projects for the international market  

23/04 | Television | Czech Republic

The ACID presents seven world premieres at Cannes

The ACID presents seven world premieres at Cannes

Independent films will unspool on the sidelines of Cannes; the nine movies comprise five fictions and four docs; Pierre Trividic and Patrick-Mario Bernard are the most prominent names  

23/04 | Cannes 2019 | ACID

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Film Reviews

The Mercy of the Jungle - by Joël Karekezi - TORONTO 2018: Joël Karekezi leads his protagonists into an anti-militarist odyssey, revisiting the troubled contemporary history of the Great Lakes region
The Mercy of the Jungle
by Joël Karekezi
TORONTO 2018: Joël Karekezi leads his protagonists into an anti-militarist odyssey, revisiting the troubled contemporary history of the Great Lakes region
Farewell to the Night - by André Téchiné - BERLIN 2019: André Téchiné directs a film about a grandmother played by Catherine Deneuve, who finds herself in a very stressful situation when her grandson announces he’s going to Syria
Farewell to the Night
by André Téchiné
BERLIN 2019: André Téchiné directs a film about a grandmother played by Catherine Deneuve, who finds herself in a very stressful situation when her grandson announces he’s going to Syria
White as Snow - by Anne Fontaine - Anne Fontaine’s modernisation of the Brothers Grimm fairy-tale tracks the emancipation of a woman played by the dazzling Lou de Laâge, who is relentlessly pursued by a fiendish Isabelle Huppert
White as Snow
by Anne Fontaine
Anne Fontaine’s modernisation of the Brothers Grimm fairy-tale tracks the emancipation of a woman played by the dazzling Lou de Laâge, who is relentlessly pursued by a fiendish Isabelle Huppert
Flesh Out - by Michela Occhipinti - BERLIN 2019: Michela Occhipinti's debut fiction feature tackles an unfamiliar culture and world with simplicity and sincerity
Flesh Out
by Michela Occhipinti
BERLIN 2019: Michela Occhipinti's debut fiction feature tackles an unfamiliar culture and world with simplicity and sincerity
Until We Fall - by Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm - Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm's second feature is a nuanced, delicate and difficult film that deals with one of the most painful subjects: the loss of a child
Until We Fall
by Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm
Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm's second feature is a nuanced, delicate and difficult film that deals with one of the most painful subjects: the loss of a child
Greta - by Neil Jordan - TORONTO 2018: Neil Jordan’s latest psychological thriller, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe and Isabelle Huppert, delves into the world of a young waitress hunted by a mysterious woman
Greta
by Neil Jordan
TORONTO 2018: Neil Jordan’s latest psychological thriller, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe and Isabelle Huppert, delves into the world of a young waitress hunted by a mysterious woman
One Day - by Zsófia Szilágyi - CANNES 2018: Zsófia Szilágyi’s first full-length film heaves with tension and a keen sense of realism, following the daily grind of a woman and mother on the verge of breaking down
One Day
by Zsófia Szilágyi
CANNES 2018: Zsófia Szilágyi’s first full-length film heaves with tension and a keen sense of realism, following the daily grind of a woman and mother on the verge of breaking down
Red Joan - by Trevor Nunn - SAN SEBASTIÁN 2018: Not even Dame Judi Dench can salvage Trevor Nunn’s lacklustre adaptation of Jennie Rooney’s spy novel
Red Joan
by Trevor Nunn
SAN SEBASTIÁN 2018: Not even Dame Judi Dench can salvage Trevor Nunn’s lacklustre adaptation of Jennie Rooney’s spy novel
Five European filmmakers in the Cannes Critics’ Week

Five European filmmakers in the Cannes Critics’ Week

Jérémy Clapin, Hlynur Pálmason and Lorcan Finnegan are in competition, while Aude Léa Rapin and Hafsia Herzi get Special Screenings; Latin America and North Africa are also represented  

22/04 | Cannes 2019 | Critics’ Week

Los Silencios and Smuggling Hendrix dominate the 17th Cyprus Film Days

Los Silencios and Smuggling Hendrix dominate the 17th Cyprus Film Days

Dominga Sotomayor and Kim Bo-ra have picked up the other major international accolades, while Soteris Christou went home with the Best Cypriot Director Award  

23/04 | Cyprus Film Days 2019 | Awards

Donbass and The Wild Fields triumph at the Ukrainian National Film Awards

Donbass and The Wild Fields triumph at the Ukrainian National Film Awards

Sergei Loznitsa’s film snagged the major Golden Dzigas, while Yaroslav Lodygin’s debut scooped the most awards in total at the third Ukrainian ceremony  

23/04 | Awards | Ukraine

Review: The Wind. A Documentary Thriller

Review: The Wind. A Documentary Thriller

Michał Bielawski's fourth feature-length documentary about a mysterious and destructive wind is a real tour de force  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2019

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Interviews

We chatted to Barbara Wurm, goEast Film Festival programmer and head of the festival’s Symposium section, to get the low-down on this year’s edition
We chatted to Barbara Wurm, goEast Film Festival programmer and head of the festival’s Symposium section, to get the low-down on this year’s edition
Alexis Michalik takes his first feature film, Edmond, to the Rendez-Vous French Film Festival in Rome ahead of its release in Italian cinemas on 18 April
Alexis Michalik takes his first feature film, Edmond, to the Rendez-Vous French Film Festival in Rome ahead of its release in Italian cinemas on 18 April
Director Leonardo D’Agostini talks to us about his first work, The Champion, world-premiered at the Lecce European Film Festival
Director Leonardo D’Agostini talks to us about his first work, The Champion, world-premiered at the Lecce European Film Festival
Bulgarian director Dragomir Sholev talks to us about his second feature film, The Pig, which was screened in competition at the 20th Lecce European Film Festival
Bulgarian director Dragomir Sholev talks to us about his second feature film, The Pig, which was screened in competition at the 20th Lecce European Film Festival
We met with director Laura Luchetti at the 20th Lecce European Film Festival, where her film Twin Flower enjoyed a special event screening
We met with director Laura Luchetti at the 20th Lecce European Film Festival, where her film Twin Flower enjoyed a special event screening
We chatted with Francesco Rizzi about his first feature film, Cronofobia, at the Lecce European Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Award and the accolade for Best European Actor
We chatted with Francesco Rizzi about his first feature film, Cronofobia, at the Lecce European Film Festival where it won the Special Jury Award and the accolade for Best European Actor
With the spring edition of Helsinki’s Night Visions finally here, Cineuropa talks to festival director Mikko Aromaa about the biggest genre-focused film gathering in Scandinavia
With the spring edition of Helsinki’s Night Visions finally here, Cineuropa talks to festival director Mikko Aromaa about the biggest genre-focused film gathering in Scandinavia
Cineuropa talked to Turner Prize-nominated artist Richard Billingham about his feature Ray & Liz, crowned Best European Debut at the 24th Vilnius Film Festival
Cineuropa talked to Turner Prize-nominated artist Richard Billingham about his feature Ray & Liz, crowned Best European Debut at the 24th Vilnius Film Festival
Cannes reveals the short films in the running for the Palme d’Or

Cannes reveals the short films in the running for the Palme d’Or

11 movies will be taking part in the short-film competition on the Croisette in May, while the Cinéfondation selection comprises 17 titles  

19/04 | Cannes 2019 | Shorts

Alain Cavalier returns to Cannes with Living and Knowing You’re Alive

Alain Cavalier returns to Cannes with Living and Knowing You’re Alive

The director’s new documentary is a tribute to the late Emmanuèle Bernheim, who is at the core of this Camera One-produced film being sold by Pathé  

19/04 | Production | France

Céline Sciamma finally in the Cannes competition with Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Céline Sciamma finally in the Cannes competition with Portrait of a Lady on Fire

The French filmmaker will be duking it out for the Palme d’Or for the first time with this Lilies Films production being sold by mk2 Films  

19/04 | Production | France

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

I Lost My Body - by Jérémy Clapin - Cannes 2019 - Critics’ Week
I Lost My Body
by Jérémy Clapin
Cannes 2019 - Critics’ Week
The Mercy of the Jungle - by Joël Karekezi - French release April 24
The Mercy of the Jungle
by Joël Karekezi
French release April 24
Until We Fall - by Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm - Danish release April 25
Until We Fall
by Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm
Danish release April 25
Roads - by Sebastian Schipper - Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
Roads
by Sebastian Schipper
Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
Flesh Out - by Michela Occhipinti - Berlinale 2019 - Panorama - Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
Flesh Out
by Michela Occhipinti
Berlinale 2019 - Panorama
Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
Review: The Champion

Review: The Champion

Leonardo D'Agostini’s debut film starring Stefano Accorsi and Andrea Carpenzano is a compelling story about friendship set in the world of professional, millionaire footballers in Italy  

18/04

European cultural community protests the closing of Zagreb's Kino Europa

European cultural community protests the closing of Zagreb's Kino Europa

After the City of Zagreb decided not to extend the Zagreb Film Festival’s contract for Kino Europa, support for the organisation is pouring in from the region and from European institutions  

19/04 | Exhibitors | Croatia

Submission deadline approaches for the Pustnik Screenwriting Residency

Submission deadline approaches for the Pustnik Screenwriting Residency

Eight screenwriters will be selected for the nine-day writing retreat in Romania  

19/04 | Industry | Romania

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Film Reviews

Transnistra - by Anna Eborn - Anna Eborn’s lyrical documentary tale of young love and independence has won big at both the Rotterdam and Göteborg Film Festivals
Transnistra
by Anna Eborn
Anna Eborn’s lyrical documentary tale of young love and independence has won big at both the Rotterdam and Göteborg Film Festivals
The Realm - by Rodrigo Sorogoyen - SAN SEBASTIÁN 2018: Rodrigo Sorogoyen has come up with a forceful and adrenaline-charged thriller that grapples with Spain’s hottest topic: corruption among the political class
The Realm
by Rodrigo Sorogoyen
SAN SEBASTIÁN 2018: Rodrigo Sorogoyen has come up with a forceful and adrenaline-charged thriller that grapples with Spain’s hottest topic: corruption among the political class
Smuggling Hendrix - by Marios Piperides - Cypriot debutant writer-director Marios Piperides explores the ongoing dispute in his homeland in a comic and absurd way that aims to break down borders
Smuggling Hendrix
by Marios Piperides
Cypriot debutant writer-director Marios Piperides explores the ongoing dispute in his homeland in a comic and absurd way that aims to break down borders
Young and Alive - by Matthieu Bareyre - LOCARNO 2018: Matthieu Bareyre captures a mosaic of words, anger and dreams among the attacks and demonstrations in Paris, bursting with the same energy that lights up the night sky
Young and Alive
by Matthieu Bareyre
LOCARNO 2018: Matthieu Bareyre captures a mosaic of words, anger and dreams among the attacks and demonstrations in Paris, bursting with the same energy that lights up the night sky
Alone at My Wedding - by Marta Bergman - CANNES 2018: Marta Bergman puts her name to a moving and energised portrayal of a young woman who ups and moves abroad to find out who she really is
Alone at My Wedding
by Marta Bergman
CANNES 2018: Marta Bergman puts her name to a moving and energised portrayal of a young woman who ups and moves abroad to find out who she really is
Menocchio the Heretic - by Alberto Fasulo - LOCARNO 2018: Friulian director Alberto Fasulo presents his second fiction film in international competition at Locarno
Menocchio the Heretic
by Alberto Fasulo
LOCARNO 2018: Friulian director Alberto Fasulo presents his second fiction film in international competition at Locarno
Don't Go - by David Gleeson - David Gleeson's third directorial effort is rich in visually stunning atmospheres but could benefit from a more finely tuned script
Don't Go
by David Gleeson
David Gleeson's third directorial effort is rich in visually stunning atmospheres but could benefit from a more finely tuned script
Wild Rose - by Tom Harper - TORONTO 2018: In Tom Harper's film, Jessie Buckley delivers an exhilarating performance as an ex-convict who dreams of country-music stardom
Wild Rose
by Tom Harper
TORONTO 2018: In Tom Harper's film, Jessie Buckley delivers an exhilarating performance as an ex-convict who dreams of country-music stardom
REPORT: Czech Film Springboard @ Finále Plzeň 2019

REPORT: Czech Film Springboard @ Finále Plzeň 2019

The Czech industry event aimed chiefly at international professionals introduced an assortment of domestic projects due to be completed in the near future  

19/04 | Finále Plzeň 2019 | Czech Film Springboard

Alexis Michalik • Director of Edmond

Interview: Alexis Michalik • Director of Edmond

“A costume drama which revolves around the theatre, but which moves at a lively pace”

Alexis Michalik takes his first feature film, Edmond, to the Rendez-Vous French Film Festival in Rome ahead of its release in Italian cinemas on 18 April  

18/04

Leonardo D’Agostini • Director of The Champion

Interview: Leonardo D’Agostini • Director of The Champion

“Wanting to please at all costs can make you do the wrong thing”

Director Leonardo D’Agostini talks to us about his first work, The Champion, world-premiered at the Lecce European Film Festival  

18/04 | Lecce 2019

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Interviews

Cineuropa talked to Lithuanian director Aistė Žegulytė about her debut feature-length documentary, Animus Animalis, winner of the Cineuropa Prize at the Vilnius Film Festival
Cineuropa talked to Lithuanian director Aistė Žegulytė about her debut feature-length documentary, Animus Animalis, winner of the Cineuropa Prize at the Vilnius Film Festival
Bridging the Dragon met up with Chen Lizhi, producer at Chinese outfit Spire Media, which was an associate producer on Zhang Yimou’s Shadow
Bridging the Dragon met up with Chen Lizhi, producer at Chinese outfit Spire Media, which was an associate producer on Zhang Yimou’s Shadow
We met up with producer and director Ben Stassen, a pioneer of 3D who’s bringing out his 9th feature film, The Queen’s Corgi
We met up with producer and director Ben Stassen, a pioneer of 3D who’s bringing out his 9th feature film, The Queen’s Corgi
Cineuropa talked to Pieter-Jan de Pue and Vincent Metzinger after they accepted the Eurimages Co-Production Award at this year’s CPH:FORUM for the Belgian-German Four Brothers
Cineuropa talked to Pieter-Jan de Pue and Vincent Metzinger after they accepted the Eurimages Co-Production Award at this year’s CPH:FORUM for the Belgian-German Four Brothers
Cineuropa talked to Larry Bass, CEO of Irish production company ShinAwiL, about the launch of the company’s Drama division, its new TV series and its experience at Séries Mania
Cineuropa talked to Larry Bass, CEO of Irish production company ShinAwiL, about the launch of the company’s Drama division, its new TV series and its experience at Séries Mania
German Films chatted to Westerwald-born director Bastian Günther, who’s in post-production with his fourth feature film, Once Again
German Films chatted to Westerwald-born director Bastian Günther, who’s in post-production with his fourth feature film, Once Again
Slovakian scriptwriter Juraj Šlauka talks to Cineuropa about his directorial debut, PUNK NEVER ENDS!, which was made under truly “DIY” conditions
Slovakian scriptwriter Juraj Šlauka talks to Cineuropa about his directorial debut, PUNK NEVER ENDS!, which was made under truly “DIY” conditions
Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška talk about their feature The Children of the Dead, which celebrated its Austrian premiere at the Diagonale last week
Kelly Copper and Pavol Liška talk about their feature The Children of the Dead, which celebrated its Austrian premiere at the Diagonale last week
France, Spain and the USA rule the roost in Un Certain Regard

France, Spain and the USA rule the roost in Un Certain Regard

Bruno Dumont, Christophe Honoré and Albert Serra are the biggest names in a selection of 15 titles, including eight feature debuts and seven movies by female directors  

18/04 | Cannes 2019 | Un Certain Regard

A slew of masters and new faces to vie for the 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or

A slew of masters and new faces to vie for the 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or

8 filmmakers are locking horns in the Cannes competition for the first time, flanked by 9 directors who have already won awards on the Croisette; suspense still surrounds Tarantino and Kechiche  

18/04 | Cannes 2019

MIDPOINT announces Intensive Lithuania project selection

MIDPOINT announces Intensive Lithuania project selection

Four projects will take part in a four-day workshop in Kaunas, Lithuania, from 5-8 May  

18/04 | Industry | Lithuania

Trailers/Teasers/Clips

White As Snow - by Anne Fontaine - Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Compétition
White As Snow
by Anne Fontaine
Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Compétition
A Regular Woman - by Sherry Hormann - Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
A Regular Woman
by Sherry Hormann
Tribeca 2019 - Internationale Narrative Competition
The Traitor - by Marco Bellocchio - Cannes 2019 - Competition
The Traitor
by Marco Bellocchio
Cannes 2019 - Competition
Inna de Yard - The Soul of Jamaica - by Peter Webber - Tribeca 2019 - Movies Plus
Inna de Yard - The Soul of Jamaica
by Peter Webber
Tribeca 2019 - Movies Plus
Seahorse - by Jeanie Finlay - Tribeca 2019 - Documentary Competition
Seahorse
by Jeanie Finlay
Tribeca 2019 - Documentary Competition

Industry Reports

17/01/2019

Paul Brett • Producer, Flying Tiger

The Chinese Bridging the Dragon market met up with Paul Brett, head of Flying Tiger, one of China's leading media-market research companies for the entertainment industry

17/12/2018

Jeffrey Chan • Producer and distributor, Bona Film Group

Bridging the Dragon met up with Jeffrey Chan, executive vice-president of Bona Film Group, one of the leading distribution and production companies in China

14/12/2018

Cai Gongming • Producer and distributor, Road Pictures

Road Pictures’ Cai Gongming chatted to us about the Chinese film market at the latest Bridging the Dragon event, which unspooled from 11-14 November in Beijing

Film Reviews

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