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Unspooling 5 – 13 July, the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival will present a sharp and highly tantalising selection consisting of 124 films from 46 countries
21/06 | NIFFF 2024
Elizabeth Sankey destigmatises postpartum depression and the mental health of mothers in her intimate memoirist meta-cinematic essay
21/06 | Tribeca 2024
Fifteen actors from the region of the former Yugoslavia joined the networking programme, along with international casting directors and agents
21/06 | Industry | Market | Slovenia
Established Romanian documentarist Claudiu Mitcu comes up with a fiction feature debut about an ageing group of friends facing existential conclusions during a seaside holiday
21/06 | Transilvania 2024
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New Media – 14/06/2024AI, virtual production and digital content are discussed at the Audio-Visual Producers SummitIn Calabria, 44 actors of the sector coming from France, Great Britain, the United States and Italy met at the third edition of the event
Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring awaits the European film industry. Cineuropa will continue to keep its readers up to date with the latest news and market insights, covering Europe’s buzziest events and festivals, including Cannes, Annecy, Visions du Réel, Sheffield, Munich and many more
Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/06/2024Stefano Centini • Producer, Volos FilmsThe Italian juror on the Bishkek CAF Pitch chatted with us about his work as a producer and the potential offered by the Central Asian region
Europe and the Rest of the World – 18/06/2024Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film FestivalThe coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries
Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/06/2024The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemesSpeakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 17/06/2024The Scorecard Report reveals that inaccessibility dominates the global festival landscapeAccording to the survey, 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility during their film-festival experience, and 93% of reported-on festivals scored below the median
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/06/2024NEM Dubrovnik bridges content, telcos and AI amidst a dynamic media landscapeThe influential market focused on the CEE region has celebrated a successful edition with numerous panel discussions and presentations, and a record number of attendees
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 13/06/2024The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new study on theatrical exhibitionThe report digs deep into the legal frameworks and support mechanisms that shape Europe’s theatrical exhibition landscape
Kazakh director Assel Aushakimova's blend of satire and social realism paints a stark yet subtly comical portrait of life under an oppressive regime
Simon Klose's documentary exposes the grim realities of modern extremism, from right-wing ideology to psy-ops trying destabilise Western democracies
Alban Lenoir, Dali Benssalah, Anouk Grinberg and Sonia Faidi star in this Inoxy Films and Gaumont production, with world sales also managed by the latter
21/06 | Production | Funding | France
30/04/2024Episode 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
18/04/2024Episode 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
09/04/2024Episode 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
13/02/2024Episode 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
13/12/2023Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium)The producers of the film by Claude Barras are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
12/12/2023Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden)The producers of the film by Mattia Colombo and Valentina Cicogna are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
11/12/2023Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France)The producers of the film by Georges Gachot are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
08/12/2023Episode 62: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert (Switzerland/Austria/Germany/Luxembourg)The producers of the film by Margarethe von Trotta are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their film, which has received Eurimages support
“I wanted to make a film that explores how we relate to life when we start to feel we don't have much time left”
The Romanian director tells us more about his meditative, existential drama and his shift from documentary to fiction
Whimsical, funny and touching, Romanian directorial duo Gabi Virginia Şarga and Cătălin Rotaru’s film nevertheless doesn’t shy away from difficult topics
20/06 | Transilvania 2024
"All the scenes in my film were shot in one take, with no retakes"
The German filmmaker discussed her latest film, about improvisational acting, creative freedom and the primacy of emotions over the literal meaning of her images
20/06 | /Germany
“The choices that the characters are making represent the bigger picture of Belarus”
The Polish-Belarusian director unpacks to what extent her story was based on real events and explains where she was able to use her artistic freedom
20/06 | Tribeca 2024
14/05/2024Cannes 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
15/02/2024Berlinale 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
25/09/2023San Sebastián 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/09/2023Venice 2023 – PhotogalleriesAfter 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
27/06/2023Close wins the 2023 LUX Audience AwardLukas 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
17/05/2023Cannes 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
01/03/2023European Shooting Stars 2023 – PhotogalleryA look at the presentation of the European Shooting Stars, 10 of the most promising young actors from all over the continent selected by the EFP, which took place during the Berlinale
18/02/2023Berlinale 2023 – PhotogalleriesThe Berlinale is back in full swing! This edition is marked by the return of the on-site European Film Market, a jam-packed programme, increased attendance levels and the lifting of COVID-related restrictions. Check out the festival highlights in our exclusive photogalleries
“Without a doubt, European festivals are the platforms which offer Central Asian films the most exposure”
The Italian juror on the Bishkek CAF Pitch chatted with us about his work as a producer and the potential offered by the Central Asian region
20/06 | /Italy
Christina Friedrich asks the viewer to go with the flow and get carried away by images, rather than look for any meaning in her film, which has more of a performative focus than a narrative one
20/06 | Films | Reviews | Germany
The French documentary filmmaker is working on his second feature following The Velvet Queen, produced by Paprika Films and Kobalann and sold by The Bureau Sales
20/06 | Production | Funding | France
Where Elephants Goby Cătălin Rotaru, Gabi Virginia ȘargaWhimsical, funny and touching, Romanian directorial duo Gabi Virginia Şarga and Cătălin Rotaru’s film nevertheless doesn’t shy away from difficult topics
Under the Grey Skyby Mara TamkovichMara Tamkovich’s debut feature is a subtle yet convincing portrayal of life under the dictatorship in Belarus
Six Feet Overby Karim BensalahKarim Bensalah signs an original, instructive and moving first feature about the classic topic of the search for one’s identity and the coming of age
Being Mariaby Jessica PaludCANNES 2024: Re-tracing the tormented trajectory of actress Maria Schneider with modesty and utmost precision, Jessica Palud delivers a feminist work of denunciation with very modern undertones
Suspended Timeby Olivier AssayasBERLINALE 2024: A minor entry in Olivier Assayas' filmography is definitely his most autobiographical outing, but is probably among the least engaging
Flowby Gints ZilbalodisCANNES 2024: Gints Zilbalodis’ endearing animated tale, about a black cat in the aftermath of a catastrophic flood, is the hidden gem of this year’s Cannes Film Festival
Summer Brotherby Joren MolterDutch director Joren Molter’s feature debut traces the subtle emotions of a boy who does not give up on tenderness despite the unloving environment he is fated to endure
Rock Bottomby María TrénorSpanish director María Trénor immerses herself in the music scene of the Seventies, with its psychedelics, hallucinatory love, and boundless creativity
A total of 21 projects from 16 countries at various stages of development will be pitched at the leading Polish gathering for content intended for children and young audiences
20/06 | Young Horizons Industry 2024
Mara Tamkovich’s debut feature is a subtle yet convincing portrayal of life under the dictatorship in Belarus
Aimed at supporting Ukrainian filmmakers, the grant programme has selected 25 film projects for script development, and will also offer tailored consultations and mentoring
20/06 | Industry | Market | Ukraine/Europe/USA
Mara Tamkovich • Director of Under the Grey SkyThe Polish-Belarusian director unpacks to what extent her story was based on real events and explains where she was able to use her artistic freedom
Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord • Directors of Into the WonderwoodsWorking together for the very first time, the two French filmmakers divulge the secrets behind the creation of a children’s film which is also a hit with adults
Kristina Dufková • Director of Living LargeThe Czech director explains what drove her to adapt the book by French author Mikaël Ollivier and the importance of music in her film
Yasemin Şamdereli, Deka Mohamed Osman • Director of and collaborator on SamiaThe director and collaborator discuss the importance of a Somali and refugee story that’s as uplifting as it is a harsh reminder of reality
Vinko Tomičić Salinas • Director of The Dog ThiefThe Chilean writer-director talks about the most important parts of pre-production for his newest feature and why the film’s La Paz setting is so special
Carlos Vargas • Director of Hidden EraThe Berlin-based Colombian director breaks down his stylish journey into the art scene of Maputo, Mozambique's capital, and how he tackled depicting an unfamiliar culture
Sonja Prosenc • Director of Family TherapyThe Slovenian writer-director chats to us about aligning production design with characters, and crafting a story that’s both personal and political
Claudiu Mitcu • Director of RusalkaThe Romanian director tells us more about his meditative, existential drama and his shift from documentary to fiction
Milivoj and Veljko Popović’s Animafest prize-winning short uses various animation techniques to tell a heart-warming, humorous story of growing up in Croatia in the late 1980s
20/06 | GoCritic! | Animafest Zagreb 2024
László Csáki’s animated documentary tells a specifically local story that’s universally enjoyable thanks to dynamic, breezy storytelling
Based on her best-seller, Laetitia Colombani’s movie is a hymn to female bravery which sidesteps melodrama and is buoyed by the wholehearted performances of its lead actresses
20/06 | Films | Reviews | France/Canada/Italy
Handling the Undeadby Thea HvistendahlSundance 2024 - World Cinema Dramatic CompetitionSpanish release June 20
Being Mariaby Jessica PaludCannes 2024 - Cannes PremiereFrench and Belgian releases June 19
Suspended Timeby Olivier AssayasBerlinale 2024 - CompetitionFrench release June 19
Hereby Bas DevosBerlinale 2023 - Encounters Best FilmDutch release June 20 and French release July 10
The Summer with Carmenby Zacharias MavroeidisVenice 2023 - Giornate degli AutoriFrench release June 19
Suspended Timeby Olivier AssayasBerlinale 2024 - CompetitionFrench release June 28
About Dry Grassesby Nuri Bilge CeylanCannes 2023 - Best ActressItalian release June 20
Kinds of Kindnessby Yorgos LanthimosCannes 2024 - Best ActorFrench release June 26, Spanish and Swedish releases June 28
The Belgian filmmaker is about to reunite with Rodolphe Burger and Francis Sœtens, the offbeat cops from The Other Laurens, who will be getting a new case
19/06 | Production | Funding | Belgium/France
Held from 20-29 June, the Valencia International Film Festival will once again focus on the concerns and hopes of the new generations
19/06 | Cinema Jove 2024
Croatian director Goran Dević’s COVID-19 documentary takes a sober look at the era, and turns what seems like a bad dream into a vehicle for compassion and healing
19/06 | Sheffield Doc Fest 2024
Savagesby Claude BarrasClaude Barras’ new film transports us into the heart of Borneo where the fight to safeguard nature, but also one’s own identity, becomes primordial
It Was a Beautiful Dayby Perica RaiIt’s city girls versus rednecks in Perica Rai’s feature debut, a solid, well-acted thriller
Handling the Undeadby Thea HvistendahlThea Hvistendahl’s debut feature boasts a peculiar, eerie atmosphere and demonstrates her solid directing skills, but its last third destroys all the promise shown in the first two
Paradise Is Burningby Mika GustafsonVENICE 2023: Swedish director Mika Gustafson’s sophomore feature celebrates sisterhood in all its shapes and sizes
Ivoby Eva TrobischBERLINALE 2024: German director Eva Trobisch follows up her Locarno-winning debut with a confident feature about a nurse in palliative care
Produce – Co-Produce... – 20/06/2024
Europe and the Rest of the World – 18/06/2024
The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries
Produce – Co-Produce... – 17/06/2024
Speakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 17/06/2024
According to the survey, 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility during their film-festival experience, and 93% of reported-on festivals scored below the median
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