Interviews

Weekly feature introducing you to film professionals from all over Europe sorted by name.

9027 interviews available in total starting from 14/05/2002. Last updated on 18/09/2026. 607 interviews inserted in the last 12 months.

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The destabilising element
Sebastian Urzendowsky • ActorIn his role as Paul, the destabilising element of a bourgeois family microcosm, Urzendowsky has been...  
12/01/2007
“We have created new audiences, cultivated aesthetic taste, and inspired and educated young people who dream of a career in animation”
Valentin Urziceanu • Festival producer, ABIFF - Animation Bucharest International Film FestivalThe festival producer breaks down what goes on behind the scenes of the vibrant hub for animation...  
01/10/2024 | /Romania
“We are in a weird place because we are making small films in the US”
US in Progress #1Cineuropa sat down with Sebastian Pardo, Carson Mell, Riel Roch Decter, Logan Sandler and Mortimer Canepa...  
10/06/2015
“You can make a movie well, cheaply or quickly, but not all three”
US in Progress #2Cineuropa sat down with Laura Teodosio, Matthew Smaglik, David Mandel and James Morrison at US in Progress...  
11/06/2015
"European audiences are more film-educated"
US in Progress #3Cineuropa sat down with Jamund Washington, Nana Mensah, Baff Akoto and Gabe Klinger at US in Progress...  
11/06/2015
"I wanted to talk about violence and toxic masculinity from the point of view of someone who is immersed in those flaws"
Tommaso Usberti • Director of Before the WarVENICE 2026: The Italian filmmaker talks to us about his debut feature, in which he explores a disoriented...  
08/09/2026 | Venice 2026 | International Film Critics’ Week
"The main character strives for a kind of purity that allows her to be herself and to fear nothing"
Yesim Ustaoğlu • Director of What RemainsThe Turkish filmmaker sheds light on her new movie, centred on a woman who takes to the road to try to...  
16/09/2026 | San Sebastián 2026 | Competition
“I want Central Asian cinema to speak with one voice”
Sultan Usuvaliev • Film programmer, Central Asia Competition, Bishkek International Film FestivalThe festival programmer explains more about his background and the criteria that guided him in selecting...  
11/06/2026 | Bishkek 2026
"I didn't want to favour the spectacular aspect to the detriment of the human element"
Roar Uthaug  • DirectorCineuropa met up with Norwegian director Roar Uthaug, whose fourth feature, The Wave, screened at Toronto,...  
16/09/2015
Interview
Roar Uthaug • DirectorRoar Uthaug, whose filmography includes Magic Silver and Escape is one of the TEN EUROPEAN DIRECTORS TO...  
30/06/2013
"I have no interest in faithfully reproducing reality by creating a simple copy"
Joern Utkilen • DirectorNorwegian director Joern Utkilen tells us about his debut feature film Lake over Fire and invites us to...  
05/06/2018
Industry Report - The Documentary Market
Charlotte Uzu • Head of International Development, Les Films D’Ici, Paris, FranceThe editorial policy of a small French production company: number od films produced, co-production policy,...  
16/07/2009

“I’m probably a big dreamer at heart, but I’m also a proper realist”
André Vaara • Director of Sister of MineThe Swedish director talks to us about his sensitive short film, which will soon screen in EFP’s Future...  
06/07/2026 | Future Frames 2026
“The finished films I received grants for are only the tip of the iceberg”
Petr Vaclav  • DirectorCineuropa sat down with Czech filmmaker Petr Vaclav on the occasion of the North American premiere of his...  
09/09/2016
“A profound study of the reality and the people”
Petr Václav  • DirectorCANNES 2014: Cineuropa met up with Czech director Petr Václav to talk about his film The Way Out,...  
21/05/2014
“This Icarian story of a rise and fall excited me”
Petr Vaclav • Director of Il BoemoCineuropa talked to the Czech director about his biggest film to date and about the origins of this period...  
19/09/2022 | San Sebastián 2022 | Competition

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