Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani • Directors of Reflection in a Dead Diamond

Interview: Hélène Cattet & Bruno Forzani • Directors of Reflection in a Dead Diamond

"We approached the story as if it were a diamond and gave it different facets"

We met with the inspired filmmaking duo to talk about their latest film effort, a frenetic and psychedelic rereading of the Hero myth  

06/03 | Luxembourg 2025

Cartoon Movie awards Tribute prizes to Flow production teams, French sales agent Kinology and Spanish director María Trénor

Cartoon Movie awards Tribute prizes to Flow production teams, French sales agent Kinology and Spanish director María Trénor

Meanwhile, the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award went to Zako, an Armenian-French co-production directed by Tigran Arakelyan  

06/03 | Cartoon 2025 | Cartoon Movie

Qumra announces its selected projects, inspiring Masters line-up including Walter Salles, Johnnie To and Lav Diaz

Qumra announces its selected projects, inspiring Masters line-up including Walter Salles, Johnnie To and Lav Diaz

The Qatari gathering will showcase 16 films with European involvement now progressing through various stages of development, production and post-production  

06/03 | Festivals | Awards | Qumra 2025

Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds

Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds

Notably, streaming revenue in Europe is expected to grow by 37% to €38.4 billion by 2029, with Netflix remaining the most important contributor  

06/03 | Industry | Market | Europe

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Accessibility, curation and sparking curiosity are key to attracting young audiences to cinemas, say EFM panellists - 24/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 24/02/2025
Accessibility, curation and sparking curiosity are key to attracting young audiences to cinemas, say EFM panellists
BERLINALE 2025: The Europa Distribution panel underscored the importance of nurturing the “consumers of tomorrow” while advocating for risk-taking and experimentation

Market Trends
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A busy winter 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 Trieste, IFFR, Göteborg, Berlin, Clermont-Ferrand, Luxembourg, Thessaloniki, Sofia and CPH:DOX

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds - 06/03/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 06/03/2025
Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds
Notably, streaming revenue in Europe is expected to grow by 37% to €38.4 billion by 2029, with Netflix remaining the most important contributor

Animation - Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya - 06/03/2025

Animation – 06/03/2025
Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya
At Cartoon Movie, the exec unpacked the new co-production projects and the editorial policy of the Catalan broadcaster

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Industry experts debate market trends and streamers’ needs at MIP London - 05/03/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 05/03/2025
Industry experts debate market trends and streamers’ needs at MIP London
Amazon Prime Video and SkyShowtime's UK heads discussed the needs and duties of the contemporary streaming world

New Media - At MIP London, experts discussed the opportunities, challenges, and the future of storytelling in relation to AI - 04/03/2025

New Media – 04/03/2025
At MIP London, experts discussed the opportunities, challenges, and the future of storytelling in relation to AI
The panel highlighted AI-generated storytelling, ethical concerns, industry shifts and tools like StoryBoarder.ai and ElevenLabs’ Voice Changer

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Western Europe now makes 43% of all crime titles ordered by major streamers, according to Ampere Analysis - 28/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 28/02/2025
Western Europe now makes 43% of all crime titles ordered by major streamers, according to Ampere Analysis
The region secured 94 titles, surpassing North America and Asia Pacific combined, and the UK in particular matched the US in first-run series orders, reflecting shifting investment trends

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - YouTube and Channel 4 discuss partnerships between the online platform and broadcasters at MIP London - 27/02/2025

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 27/02/2025
YouTube and Channel 4 discuss partnerships between the online platform and broadcasters at MIP London
The panel focused on the platform's growing role in broadcasting and the channel's audience expansion and rising engagement, especially in documentary formats

David Trueba shoots Siempre es invierno, a film based on his novel Blitz

David Trueba shoots Siempre es invierno, a film based on his novel Blitz

David Verdaguer once again follows the direction of the Spanish filmmaker after his collaboration in Jokes & Cigarettes, now joined by Amaia Salamanca and Isabelle Renauld  

06/03 | Production | Funding | Spain/Belgium

Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya

Interview: Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya

“I’ve been attending the Cartoon events for more than 20 years, and I’ve been witnessing the evolution of European animation”

At Cartoon Movie, the exec unpacked the new co-production projects and the editorial policy of the Catalan broadcaster  

06/03 | Cartoon 2025 | Cartoon Movie

The New York-based Rendez-Vous With French Cinema event celebrates its 30th anniversary

The New York-based Rendez-Vous With French Cinema event celebrates its 30th anniversary

Organised by Unifrance and Film at Lincoln Center, the event will screen 22 feature films in the company of numerous directors between 6 and 16 March  

06/03 | Festivals | Awards | USA/France

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Co-Production Podcast

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

Episode 68: Paradise Is Burning (Sweden/Italy/Denmark/Finland) - 18/04/2024

18/04/2024
Episode 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

Episode 67: The Empire (France/ Germany/Italy/Belgium/Portugal) - 09/04/2024

09/04/2024
Episode 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

Episode 66: Green Border (Poland/Czech Republic/ France/Belgium) - 13/02/2024

13/02/2024
Episode 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

CEE Animation Forum opens call for submissions for its 2025 edition

CEE Animation Forum opens call for submissions for its 2025 edition

Feature, short and student film as well as series and TV special projects can take part in the event in Pilsen in November, with the deadline for application set for 30 April  

06/03 | CEE Animation Forum 2025

AJD Industry Days 2025 launches call for documentary projects

AJD Industry Days 2025 launches call for documentary projects

The 4th edition of the industry platform of the AJB DOC - Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival, is accepting submissions until 31 May  

06/03 | AJB DOC 2025 | AJD Industry Days/Awards

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Thessaloniki Documentary competition entry Child of Dust

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Thessaloniki Documentary competition entry Child of Dust

In her feature debut, Polish filmmaker Weronika Mliczewska follows a Vietnamese man in search of his father, an American soldier from the Vietnam war  

06/03 | Thessaloniki Documentary 2025

Shooting underway on Anke Blondé’s second feature film, Dust

Shooting underway on Anke Blondé’s second feature film, Dust

The Flemish director is currently directing Arieh Worthalter and Jan Hammenecker in a drama penned by Girl and Close co-writer Angelo Tijssens  

06/03 | Production | Funding | Belgium/UK/Poland/Greece

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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 - 27/05/2024

27/05/2024
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

Elise Hug • Producer, Alter Ego Production

Interview: Elise Hug • Producer, Alter Ego Production

“What I love about creative documentaries is their polymorphic nature”

The French producer explains why she still has hope documentary films can make the world more beautiful  

06/03 | Emerging Producers 2025

Alexis Juncosa • Artistic director, Luxembourg City Film Festival

Interview: Alexis Juncosa • Artistic director, Luxembourg City Film Festival

“While others specialise in co-production, we want to be a ‘safe space’ where ethical or structural issues are discussed”

The artistic director of the Grand Duchy’s renowned festival provides a sneak peek of what’s in store ahead of its anticipated opening  

06/03 | Luxembourg 2025

Review: The Negotiator

Review: The Negotiator

Alessandro Tonda’s political-thriller-toned film captures the human side of the controversial story of secret agent Nicola Calipari, who was killed by American soldiers in Baghdad  

05/03 | Films | Reviews | Italy/Belgium

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Reviews

Afternoons of Solitude - by Albert Serra

Afternoons of Solitude
by Albert Serra
Albert Serra presents a daring and truly extraordinary film about the world of bullfighting, painting the portrait of a matador and his entourage

The Negotiator - by Alessandro Tonda

The Negotiator
by Alessandro Tonda
Alessandro Tonda’s political-thriller-toned film captures the human side of the controversial story of secret agent Nicola Calipari, who was killed by American soldiers in Baghdad

In the Nguyen Kitchen - by Stéphane Ly-Cuong

In the Nguyen Kitchen
by Stéphane Ly-Cuong
Stéphane Ly-Cuong delivers a funny, kind-hearted and refreshing first feature film about the misadventures of a woman in search of her identity and dreaming of a career in musicals

The Ugly Stepsister - by Emilie Blichfeldt

The Ugly Stepsister
by Emilie Blichfeldt
BERLINALE 2025: Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt's debut is a grotesque yet faithful retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale, updated for modern mores

The Brink of Dreams - by Nada Riyadh, Ayman El Amir

The Brink of Dreams
by Nada Riyadh, Ayman El Amir
CANNES 2024: Egypt’s Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir follow a group of young women as they challenge longstanding norms by starting an all-female street-theatre troupe

Spermageddon - by Tommy Wirkola, Rasmus A Sivertsen

Spermageddon
by Tommy Wirkola, Rasmus A Sivertsen
Norway’s Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A Sivertsen tell the tale of a shoal of spermatozoids desperately seeking out an egg to fertilise

American Backyard - by Pupi Avati

American Backyard
by Pupi Avati
VENICE 2024: The latest feature by Pupi Avati is a truly over-the-top noir gothic thriller, unsettling and ridiculous

A Bathroom of One's Own - by Lucía Casañ Rodríguez

A Bathroom of One's Own
by Lucía Casañ Rodríguez
Lucía Casañ writes a daring and interesting intimate tragicomedy about a woman's search for independence and freedom

Applications are open for Words Across Europe, a VR-Powered Writers' Room programme

Applications are open for Words Across Europe, a VR-Powered Writers' Room programme

The pioneering virtual reality initiative returns for a second year, offering screenwriters an immersive and collaborative way to develop series concepts with top industry professionals  

05/03 | Words Across Europe 2025

Shooting is underway for the series Anatomía de un instante, about the 1981 coup d'état in Spain

Shooting is underway for the series Anatomía de un instante, about the 1981 coup d'état in Spain

Co-directed by Alberto Rodríguez and José Manuel Lorenzo, the series recreates the event and the careers of those involved, featuring actors such as Eduard Fernández, Álvaro Morte and David Lorente  

05/03 | Production | Funding | Spain

At MIP London, experts discuss how to navigate the digital-first landscape

At MIP London, experts discuss how to navigate the digital-first landscape

The session covered creative strategies, distribution models, and commissioning practices to unlock new opportunities in the evolving TV industry  

05/03 | MIP London 2025

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Interviews

Maja-Ajmia Yde Zellama • Director of Têtes Brûlées

Maja-Ajmia Yde Zellama • Director of Têtes Brûlées
BERLINALE 2025: The young filmmaker chatted with us about her first feature film, which paints the portrait of a young girl having to face the loss of her big brother

Martina Priessner • Director of The Moelln Letters

Martina Priessner • Director of The Moelln Letters
BERLINALE 2025: The German documentarian spoke about her work, which revisits many painful memories from German history and the tragic events of 1992

Arnaud Dufeys and Charlotte Devillers • Directors of We Believe You

Arnaud Dufeys and Charlotte Devillers • Directors of We Believe You
BERLINALE 2025: We met with the Belgian directors to discuss their first feature film, which paints a subtle yet intense portrait of a morning spent in court by a mother

Sébastien Betbeder • Director of The Incredible Snow Woman

Sébastien Betbeder • Director of The Incredible Snow Woman
BERLINALE 2025: The French filmmaker reveals the ingredients for his very own personal recipe for a “dramedy” travelling from the French Jura to Greenland

Nele Mueller-Stöfen • Director of Delicious

Nele Mueller-Stöfen • Director of Delicious
BERLINALE 2025: The writer-director of the Netflix pic discussed the idea for her feature debut, the social background to it and its ultimate goals

Michel Gondry • Director of Maya, Give Me a Title

Michel Gondry • Director of Maya, Give Me a Title
BERLINALE 2025: The French director introduces a new kind of bedtime story in his animated stop-motion delight

Frédéric Hambalek • Director of What Marielle Knows

Frédéric Hambalek • Director of What Marielle Knows
BERLINALE 2025: The German director delves into his new film, in which he follows a mother and a father whose child is able to hear and see everything that they say or do – even when she isn't around

Dag Johan Haugerud • Director of Dreams (Sex Love)

Dag Johan Haugerud • Director of Dreams (Sex Love)
BERLINALE 2025: The Norwegian director discusses his Golden Bear winning film, the last installment of his trilogy, which demonstrates hierarchies have no place in love (or sex or dreams)

EXCLUSIVE: First look at Jivan Avetisyan’s latest effort, Revival

EXCLUSIVE: First look at Jivan Avetisyan’s latest effort, Revival

The film, led by Armand Assante, promises to offer “an epic exploration of war and the evolution of artificial intelligence”  

05/03 | Production | Funding | Armenia/Lithuania/Cyprus

Danai Anagnostou • Producer, Kenno Filmi

Interview: Danai Anagnostou • Producer, Kenno Filmi

“No matter what we plan, audiences find films and films find audiences in surprising places, formats and occasions”

The Finnish producer explains she became more drawn to documentaries after working with artist films and "weird fiction"  

05/03 | Emerging Producers 2025

Young adult film Kleks Academy ruled Poland’s 2024 box office

Young adult film Kleks Academy ruled Poland’s 2024 box office

Last year's admissions were almost 10% higher than the year before, but the Polish film industry still worries about local titles' box office results  

05/03 | Box Office | Poland

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Afternoons of Solitude - by Albert Serra

Afternoons of Solitude
by Albert Serra
San Sebastián 2024 - Golden Shell for Best Film
Spanish release March 7

Loveable - by Lilja Ingolfsdottir

Loveable
by Lilja Ingolfsdottir
Karlovy Vary 2024 – Special Jury Prize and Best Actress Award
Swedish release March 7

Grand Tour - by Miguel Gomes

Grand Tour
by Miguel Gomes
Cannes 2024 - Best Director Award
Dutch release March 6 and Spanish release March 7

The Victoria System - by Sylvain Desclous

The Victoria System
by Sylvain Desclous
French release March 5

Reas - by Lola Arias

Reas
by Lola Arias
Berlinale 2024 - Forum
Spanish release March 7

Jim's Story - by Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu

Jim's Story
by Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu
Cannes 2024 - Cannes Premiere
Portuguese release March 6

In the Nguyen Kitchen - by Stéphane Ly-Cuong

In the Nguyen Kitchen
by Stéphane Ly-Cuong
French release March 5

The Most Precious of Cargoes - by Michel Hazanavicius

The Most Precious of Cargoes
by Michel Hazanavicius
Cannes 2024 - Competition
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German release March 6

Industry experts debate market trends and streamers’ needs at MIP London

Industry experts debate market trends and streamers’ needs at MIP London

Amazon Prime Video and SkyShowtime's UK heads discussed the needs and duties of the contemporary streaming world  

05/03 | MIP London 2025

Stéphane Ly-Cuong • Director of In the Nguyen Kitchen

Interview: Stéphane Ly-Cuong • Director of In the Nguyen Kitchen

"It’s time we told other stories"

The director spoke to us about his first feature film exploring dual culture, diversity in film, cooking as a vehicle for sharing, and the joys of musicals  

05/03 | /France

Cannes' Marché du Film launches its Immersive Market

Cannes' Marché du Film launches its Immersive Market

The market will take place aboard the Art Explora boat from 13-19 May and aims to enhance global distribution opportunities for immersive art  

04/03 | Cannes 2025 | Marché du Film

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Reviews

September 5 - by Tim Fehlbaum

September 5
by Tim Fehlbaum
Tim Fehlbaum reconstructs the tragic hostage-taking incident during the 1972 Munich Olympics from the viewpoint of the journalists who covered it

The Story of Us - by Helena Taberna

The Story of Us
by Helena Taberna
Helena Taberna brings Isaac Rosa's novel Feliz final to the screen to expose those recognisable situations that lead to the evaporation of romantic love

Flow - by Gints Zilbalodis

Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis
CANNES 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

I'm Still Here - by Walter Salles

I'm Still Here
by Walter Salles
VENICE 2024: Walter Salles’ compelling family drama zooms in on the disappearance and murder of a former congressman and civil engineer, as lived through by his courageous wife

Hard Truths - by Mike Leigh

Hard Truths
by Mike Leigh
British maestro Mike Leigh is back with a family drama that features all the best hallmarks of his brand of cinema, and which is directly connected to the emotional state of the modern world

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 06/03/2025

Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds

Notably, streaming revenue in Europe is expected to grow by 37% to €38.4 billion by 2029, with Netflix remaining the most important contributor

Animation – 06/03/2025

Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya

At Cartoon Movie, the exec unpacked the new co-production projects and the editorial policy of the Catalan broadcaster

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 05/03/2025

Industry experts debate market trends and streamers’ needs at MIP London

Amazon Prime Video and SkyShowtime's UK heads discussed the needs and duties of the contemporary streaming world

New Media – 04/03/2025

At MIP London, experts discussed the opportunities, challenges, and the future of storytelling in relation to AI

The panel highlighted AI-generated storytelling, ethical concerns, industry shifts and tools like StoryBoarder.ai and ElevenLabs’ Voice Changer

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