Review: Leave One Day

Review: Leave One Day

CANNES 2025: Amélie Bonnin delivers a staggering work of emotional simplicity, an organic musical whose local roots resonate universally  

13/05 | Cannes 2025 | Out of Competition

The announcements made at Cannes' Marché du Film

The announcements made at Cannes' Marché du Film

CANNES 2025: An overview of acquisitions, sales, new films and more unveiled at the Cannes market, taking place from 14-22 May  

13/05 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

Interview: Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

“We choose men and women directors on their first or second films, who have a really personal vision but. most importantly, who also have an urgency to their storytelling”

The Italian producer behind Vermiglio chatted with us about the importance of co-production and the project she’s bringing to Cannes  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

Interview: Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

“The question that wouldn’t leave us alone was: can we afford to stay angry?”

The Bulgarian producer and filmmaker shares some insights into how she manages to juggle producing and directing  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX - 06/05/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 06/05/2025
Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX
The network has held a case study workshop as part of its brand-new partnership with the Copenhagen-based festival

Market Trends
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A busy spring 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 Cannes, Kraków, Karlovy Vary, Tribeca, Hot Docs, Annecy, Brussels, Munich and many others

Produce – Co-Produce... - Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora
The Italian producer behind Vermiglio chatted with us about the importance of co-production and the project she’s bringing to Cannes

Produce – Co-Produce... - Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions
The Bulgarian producer and filmmaker shares some insights into how she manages to juggle producing and directing

Produce – Co-Produce... - Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert
We spoke to the Austrian producer about her background, her commitment to contributing to a diverse film landscape and the advantages of being based in her home country

Produce – Co-Produce... - Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion
The French-born producer talked to Cineuropa about his company’s philosophy, working on the Berlinale title The Safe House and his new debut-feature projects

Produce – Co-Produce... - Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11 - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11
The Hungarian producer tells us about her journey and details the editorial line and projects of her company

Produce – Co-Produce... - Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions - 13/05/2025

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025
Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions
The co-founder of Artalb Film Productions discusses her career as a producer, Albania’s current film landscape and her new projects

Lithuania set to turn heads at Cannes

Lithuania set to turn heads at Cannes

The Baltic country is sending a sizeable delegation to the French festival, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s Competition entry Two Prosecutors  

13/05 | Cannes 2025/Sponsored

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

Interview: Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

“You should never forget who you are crafting stories for: a multi-layered audience with diverse life experiences”

We spoke to the Austrian producer about her background, her commitment to contributing to a diverse film landscape and the advantages of being based in her home country  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

Black Butterflies wins Best Film at the 8th Quirino Awards

Black Butterflies wins Best Film at the 8th Quirino Awards

David Baute's Spanish-Panamanian co-production triumphs at the Ibero-American animation awards alongside the Brazilian series Irmão do Jorel and the Uruguayan short film Los carpinchos  

13/05 | Spain

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Co-Production Podcast

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

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

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

Interview: Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

“The flexibility, experience and language skills of Luxembourg's actors and technicians facilitate smoother co-productions”

The French-born producer talked to Cineuropa about his company’s philosophy, working on the Berlinale title The Safe House and his new debut-feature projects  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert poised to shoot The Idiots

Małgorzata Szumowska and Michał Englert poised to shoot The Idiots

The film, said to be an anti-imperialistic black comedy, will star Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn, and will be shot entirely in Poland  

13/05 | Production | Funding | France/USA/UK

Review: Beyond Rock Bottom

Review: Beyond Rock Bottom

Ádám Miklós’ documentary sensitively follows the journey embarked upon by two youngsters who are battling against drug addiction through the powerfully therapeutic sport of rock climbing  

13/05 | Films | Reviews | Hungary

Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions

Interview: Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions

“Contemporary Albanian cinema is entering a defining phase: it’s artistically vibrant, yet institutionally vulnerable”

The co-founder of Artalb Film Productions discusses her career as a producer, Albania’s current film landscape and her new projects  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

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Photogalleries

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

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

Review: We Are Two Abysses

Review: We Are Two Abysses

Kopal Joshy’s debut film explores the unconventional symbiotic relationship between herself and an older man she met by accident in the mountains of Portugal  

13/05 | IndieLisboa 2025

Review: Lilies Not for Me

Review: Lilies Not for Me

Will Seefried’s debut film navigates between romanticism and horror amidst experiments to cure homosexuality in the early 20th century  

13/05 | Films | Reviews | UK/South Africa/France/USA

Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11

Interview: Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11

"International co-production is a key part of both my personal vision and JUNO11’s long-term strategy"

The Hungarian producer tells us about her journey and details the editorial line and projects of her company  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

Reviews

Obscure Night – "Ain't I a Child?" - by Sylvain George

Obscure Night – "Ain't I a Child?"
by Sylvain George
In the final chapter of his touching trilogy about migration, Sylvain George and his protagonists arrive in the city of Paris where splendour flirts with misery

Marco - by Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño

Marco
by Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño
VENICE 2024: He did what?! Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño deliver a surprisingly entertaining take on a wild true story, starring a fantastic Eduard Fernández

The Portuguese House - by Avelina Prat

The Portuguese House
by Avelina Prat
With her second feature film, a charming film that restores your faith in humanity, Avelina Prat confirms that she has invented the “auteur feel-good movie”

Idilia - by Javier Canales Sepúlveda, José Taltavull Sepúlveda

Idilia
by Javier Canales Sepúlveda, José Taltavull Sepúlveda
Spain's Sepúlveda brothers take on this colourful, independent, and somewhat bombastic dystopia that serves as a warning against the consequences of misusing artificial intelligence

L'isola degli idealisti - by Elisabetta Sgarbi

L'isola degli idealisti
by Elisabetta Sgarbi
Elisabetta Sgarbi brings to the big screen a novel by one of the fathers of the Italian noir, Giorgio Scerbanenco, in a sophisticated adaptation which retains its literary quality

Dreaming of Lions - by Paolo Marinou-Blanco

Dreaming of Lions
by Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Portuguese director Paolo Marinou-Blanco’s satirical black comedy imagines a motivational seminar to help the terminally ill end their lives

The Vanishing - by Karim Moussaoui

The Vanishing
by Karim Moussaoui
Karim Moussaoui’s film follows a privileged young man in Algiers who starts to break at the seams, but its bland narrative and lack of stakes drag the story down

Dreams (Sex Love) - by Dag Johan Haugerud

Dreams (Sex Love)
by Dag Johan Haugerud
BERLINALE 2025: Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud concludes his triptych, ending on a fitting note of optimism

Aga Wasiak • Producer, Lava Films

Interview: Aga Wasiak • Producer, Lava Films

“I like to be a very hands-on producer – it makes me happy”

The Polish producer discusses her approach to her craft and breaks down her career so far  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2025

Review: Downriver a Tiger

Review: Downriver a Tiger

Víctor Diago’s debut feature is a dreamlike look into the life of a Spanish woman in Glasgow as she floats through the city, camera in hand  

13/05 | IndieLisboa 2025

Paweł Pawlikowski’s Vaterland among the projects backed by the Polish Film Institute

Paweł Pawlikowski’s Vaterland among the projects backed by the Polish Film Institute

The country’s main funding body has thrown its weight behind 13 works for a total sum of €10 million  

13/05 | Production | Funding | Poland

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Interviews

Julien Rejl • General Delegate, Directors’ Fortnight

Julien Rejl • General Delegate, Directors’ Fortnight
The General Delegate of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight discusses the 2025 selection and clarifies the debate on its editorial line

Ava Cahen • General Delegate, Critics’ Week

Ava Cahen • General Delegate, Critics’ Week
The General Delegate of the Cannes Critics’ Week breaks down her 2025 selection

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora
The Italian producer behind Vermiglio chatted with us about the importance of co-production and the project she’s bringing to Cannes

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions
The Bulgarian producer and filmmaker shares some insights into how she manages to juggle producing and directing

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert
We spoke to the Austrian producer about her background, her commitment to contributing to a diverse film landscape and the advantages of being based in her home country

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion
The French-born producer talked to Cineuropa about his company’s philosophy, working on the Berlinale title The Safe House and his new debut-feature projects

Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11

Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11
The Hungarian producer tells us about her journey and details the editorial line and projects of her company

Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions

Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions
The co-founder of Artalb Film Productions discusses her career as a producer, Albania’s current film landscape and her new projects

Florian Fernandez • Director, Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry

Interview: Florian Fernandez • Director, Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry

"Supporting and revealing emerging talent has always been part of the Cannes Film Festival's DNA"

The head of the forum dedicated to short film professionals talks to us about the Creatives Programmes at Cannes and how the industry can benefit from them  

13/05 | Cannes 2025

15 films we’re looking forward to at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

15 films we’re looking forward to at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

New features by Lynne Ramsay, Ari Aster, Julia Ducournau, Bi Gan and Óliver Laxe stud an especially mouthwatering line-up on the Croisette this year  

13/05 | Cannes 2025

mk2 Films reigns over Cannes

mk2 Films reigns over Cannes

With six films in contention for the Palme d'Or, a film showcased in Cannes Première and the opening film of the Directors' Fortnight, the French sales agent is set to make a splash at the market  

12/05 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Leave One Day - by Amélie Bonnin

Leave One Day
by Amélie Bonnin
Cannes 2025 - Opening Out of Competition
French release May 13

Two Prosecutors - by Sergei Loznitsa

Two Prosecutors
by Sergei Loznitsa
Cannes 2025 - Competition

Sirât - by Oliver Laxe

Sirât
by Oliver Laxe
Cannes 2025 - Competition

Young Mothers - by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne

Young Mothers
by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Cannes 2025 - Competition

Fuori - by Mario Martone

Fuori
by Mario Martone
Cannes 2025 - Competition
Italian release May 22

Renoir - by Chie Hayakawa

Renoir
by Chie Hayakawa
Cannes 2025 - Competition

The Phoenician Scheme - by Wes Anderson

The Phoenician Scheme
by Wes Anderson
Cannes 2025 - Competition

Amrum - by Fatih Akin

Amrum
by Fatih Akin
Cannes 2025 - Cannes Première

Goodfellas presents a 5-star line-up at Cannes

Goodfellas presents a 5-star line-up at Cannes

The French sales agent will be negotiating for five Palme d'Or candidates, five other films in the Official Selection and one feature film in the Directors' Fortnight  

12/05 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film

Review: Idilia

Review: Idilia

Spain's Sepúlveda brothers take on this colourful, independent, and somewhat bombastic dystopia that serves as a warning against the consequences of misusing artificial intelligence  

12/05 | Films | Reviews | Spain

Steve Bache • Director of No Dogs Allowed

Interview: Steve Bache • Director of No Dogs Allowed

“It is necessary to talk about these issues to prevent these people from being left in the dark and committing crimes”

The German director details his first feature, about the taboo topic of paedophilia, awarded in Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival and more recently in Italy's Riviera International Film Festival  

12/05 | /Germany

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Reviews

Red Path - by Lotfi Achour

Red Path
by Lotfi Achour
Lotfi Achour portrays the psychological impact of trauma within a politically charged landscape after a jihadist attack shatters a young boy’s life

Arenas - by Camille Perton

Arenas
by Camille Perton
With a first feature mixing together the initiatory journey and a genre film flavour, Camille Perton lifts the veil on the dark manoeuvres revolving around young professional football talent

Most People Die on Sundays - by Iair Said

Most People Die on Sundays
by Iair Said
The film by Argentina's Iair Said is a tragicomedy as minimal as it is everyday. Starring the director himself, with subtle humour it tackles heavy issues such as euthanasia, ageing and loneliness

Islands - by Jan Ole Gerster

Islands
by Jan Ole Gerster
BERLINALE 2025: Jan-Ole Gerster’s new film is a well-crafted story about a man who lives borrowed lives

The Mohican - by Frédéric Farrucci

The Mohican
by Frédéric Farrucci
VENICE 2024: Frédéric Farrucci delivers a thrilling modern western following a Corsican shepherd hunted down by mafiosi and brilliantly played by Alexis Manenti

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

The Italian producer behind Vermiglio chatted with us about the importance of co-production and the project she’s bringing to Cannes

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

The Bulgarian producer and filmmaker shares some insights into how she manages to juggle producing and directing

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

We spoke to the Austrian producer about her background, her commitment to contributing to a diverse film landscape and the advantages of being based in her home country

Produce – Co-Produce... – 13/05/2025

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

The French-born producer talked to Cineuropa about his company’s philosophy, working on the Berlinale title The Safe House and his new debut-feature projects

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