Back in January, European Film Promotion (EFP) announced the inaugural Latin American Critics' Award for European Films (see the news). This initiative marks a significant step forward in fostering cultural exchange between Europe and Latin America, amplifying the reach and recognition of European cinema in the vibrant Latin American film landscape.

The organisation has now unveiled the preselected films, a total of 23 European titles, carefully curated by national film-promotion institutes from across the continent. These selections span a diverse range of genres, from compelling fiction to captivating animation and thought-provoking documentaries. Each film has garnered international acclaim, having premiered at renowned festivals or earned recognition at esteemed awards ceremonies in the previous year.

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The preselected films are Veni Vidi Vici [+lire aussi :
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interview : Daniel Hoesl, Julia Niemann
fiche film] by Daniel Hoesl and Julia Niemann (Austria), Holly [+lire aussi :
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interview : Fien Troch
fiche film] by Fien Troch (Belgium), Excursion [+lire aussi :
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interview : Una Gunjak
fiche film] by Una Gunjak (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Dyad [+lire aussi :
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interview : Yana Titova
fiche film] by Yana Titova (Bulgaria), Embryo Larva Butterfly [+lire aussi :
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interview : Kyros Papavassiliou
fiche film] by Kyros Papavasiliou (Cyprus), Brothers [+lire aussi :
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interview : Tomáš Mašín
fiche film] by Tomáš Mašín (Czech Republic), The Invisible Fight [+lire aussi :
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fiche film] by Rainer Sarnet (Estonia), Once Upon a Time in a Forest by Virpi Suutari (Finland), The Teachers’ Lounge [+lire aussi :
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interview : İlker Çatak
interview : Leonie Benesch
fiche film] by İlker Çatak (Germany), Animal [+lire aussi :
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interview : Sofia Exarchou
fiche film] by Sofia Exarchou (Greece), Pelikan Blue [+lire aussi :
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interview : Laszló Csaki
fiche film] by László Csáki (Hungary), Solitude [+lire aussi :
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interview : Ninna Pálmadóttir
fiche film] by Ninna Rún Pálmadóttir (Iceland), Housewife of the Year by Ciaran Cassidy (Ireland), Phantom Youth [+lire aussi :
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fiche film] by Luàna Bajrami (Kosovo), Wolfkin [+lire aussi :
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fiche film] by Jacques Molitor (Luxembourg), Forever Hold Your Peace [+lire aussi :
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interview : Ivan Marinović
fiche film] by Ivan Marinović (Montenegro), Bad Living [+lire aussi :
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interview : João Canijo
fiche film] by João Canijo (Portugal), Guardians of the Formula [+lire aussi :
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interview : Dragan Bjelogrlić
fiche film] by Dragan Bjelogrlić (Serbia), Observing [+lire aussi :
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interview : Janez Burger
fiche film] by Janez Burger (Slovenia), Together 99 [+lire aussi :
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fiche film] by Lukas Moodysson (Sweden), Reinas [+lire aussi :
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interview : Klaudia Reynicke
fiche film] by Klaudia Reynicke (Switzerland), Sweet Dreams [+lire aussi :
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interview : Ena Sendijarević
fiche film] by Ena Sendijarević (Netherlands) and Layla by Amrou Al-Khadi (UK).

The adjudication process for the Latin American Critics' Award is in the hands of 34 film critics hailing from 13 Latin American countries. They will meticulously deliberate to select their top-three favourites from the line-up of European films. The ultimate winner will be unveiled and honoured during the Guadalajara Film Festival, scheduled for 7-15 June 2024.

This collaboration between EFP and the Guadalajara Film Festival underscores a shared commitment to promoting cultural dialogue and cinematic excellence. By showcasing European films to Latin American audiences, the initiative aims to spark curiosity, foster understanding and celebrate the universal language of storytelling.

Cineuropa and LatAm are the media partners of the initiative.