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BERLINALE 2025: Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud concludes his triptych, ending on a fitting note of optimism
19/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Competition
BERLINALE 2025: Ethan Hawke stars in Richard Linklater's dialogue-heavy grab bag of what he sees as the last great tragedy in the life of US lyricist Lorenz Hart
Investigative journalism, AI’s role in non-fiction storytelling, and climate justice are among the key topics set to be explored at this year’s event
19/02 | CPH:DOX 2025 | CPH:DOX Industry
“This man was building his future on the death of his father”
BERLINALE 2025: The Alexandria-based filmmaker breaks down his narrative debut, which was born of a fascination with industrial environments
19/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Perspectives
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New Media – 16/02/2025At the EFM, Publikum discusses the usage of anthropology-based AI to enhance audience strategiesBERLINALE 2025: The Danish consultancy firm's Rikke Flodin and Lars Tversted presented their new tools, showing how they can help creatives develop successful projects
Market TrendsFOCUSA 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
New Media – 18/02/2025Decoding the future of film production at the EFMBERLINALE 2025: Industry professionals discussed the evolving challenges and opportunities for film producers, with a particular focus on the impact of AI and new distribution models
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/02/2025European cinemas found stability in 2024BERLINALE 2025: The continent’s film industry has witnessed a year of stabilisation following the pandemic, as two in-depth EFM presentations demonstrated
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 18/02/2025At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platformBERLINALE 2025: The new tool aims to be a hub for knowledge and experience sharing, representing a significant step towards specialised training for European audiovisual professionals
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/02/2025The European Audiovisual Observatory finds that 20% of films perform better on SVoD than in cinemasAccording to “The Impact of Cinema Admissions on SVoD Usage” report, strong ticket sales don’t always translate into impressive performance on streaming platforms
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 15/02/2025The audiovisual gender gap explored at the EFMBERLINALE 2025: Experts examined new data and shared perspectives on the strides made, as well as the work that still lies ahead, in order to achieve gender equality in European film production
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 14/02/2025Miki and Černák dominate Slovak movie theatresThe two parts of Jakub Króner’s crime biopic on mafia boss Mikuláš Černák topped the list of local films at the domestic box office in 2024 and opened strongly in 2025, respectively
“It’s a classical story of a teenager who is now old enough to think that she can discover the milieu of adults and the world itself”
BERLINALE 2025: The French director talks about the symbolism of The Snow Queen as well as opening up about female idols from her own youth
BERLINALE 2025: Underprivileged youths from Alexandria strive for a better future in the soft and sensitive narrative debut by Mohamed Rashad
“I have a brain that’s childish”
BERLINALE 2025: The French director introduces a new kind of bedtime story in his animated stop-motion delight
19/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Generation
10/12/2024Episode 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
28/11/2024Episode 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
14/11/2024Episode 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
27/06/2024Episode 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
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
BERLINALE 2025: Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor’s first feature, about a romance between two black women at a UK immigration detention centre, is a well-intentioned effort that falls flat
19/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Panorama
BERLINALE 2025: Constanze Klaue inspects the rise of nationalism and xenophobia in her skilfully directed coming-of-age film
BERLINALE 2025: Benedict Cumberbatch carries newcomer British director Dylan Southern’s stylistically distinct but narratively uneven psychological drama
19/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Berlinale Special
BERLINALE 2025: Paula Tomás Marques's debut feature opens the doors to the realm of possibilities as a strong exercise about historical cinematic representation
13/02/2025Berlinale 2025 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
23/09/2024San Sebastian 2024 – PhotogalleriesThe 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
27/05/2024Venice 2024 – PhotogalleriesAfter 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
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
BERLINALE 2025: Johanna Moder rustles up an eerie thriller about a mother unable to connect with her newborn, but is not brave enough to push it to the limit
"What family really means for me is the act of being present"
BERLINALE 2025: The Argentinian filmmaker talks about the genesis of his latest feature, working with both professional and non-professional actors, and his discovery of the film's theme song
18/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Competition
The Genevan festival strives to give people hope, despite the troubling rise of extremism and the threat hanging over our fundamental rights
18/02 | FIFDH Geneva 2025
Mother's Babyby Johanna ModerBERLINALE 2025: Johanna Moder rustles up an eerie thriller about a mother unable to connect with her newborn, but is not brave enough to push it to the limit
The Messageby Iván FundBERLINALE 2025: Iván Fund crafts a simple but spellbinding tale of the simultaneous loss and preservation of innocence through the travels of a young girl known for communicating with animals
What Marielle Knowsby Frédéric HambalekBERLINALE 2025: Frédéric Hambalek turns an anecdote into a full-length social dramedy, crafting what turns out to be an enjoyable yet fleeting watch
Reflection in a Dead Diamondby Hélène Cattet, Bruno ForzaniBERLINALE 2025: Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani present a baroque spy film with some crazy twists and turns, which is both fun and exhausting
The Ice Towerby Lucile HadzihalilovicBERLINALE 2025: Lucile Hadžihalilović offers up a sensual yet peculiar rendition of The Snow Queen, a blend of modern fairy tale and coming-of-age story
The Blue Trailby Gabriel MascaroBERLINALE 2025: Gabriel Mascaro’s film is an explosive combination of a powerful leading character, stunning scenery, sharp humour and mystical rituals
Ariby Léonor SerrailleBERLINALE 2025: Blending instinct, simplicity and suggestion and showing remarkable sensitivity, Léonor Serraille depicts the poignant meanderings of a gentle man living in our rough epoch
Hot Milkby Rebecca LenkiewiczBERLINALE 2025: Rebecca Lenkiewicz's first directorial effort, based on Deborah Levy's novel, is a multi-layered, women-centric, transgenerational family drama
BERLINALE 2025: An overview of select acquisitions, sales, new films and more unveiled at the European Film Market, taking place from 13-19 February
18/02 | Berlinale 2025 | EFM
"Comedy is the best angle for tackling serious subjects"
BERLINALE 2025: The French filmmaker reveals the ingredients for his very own personal recipe for a “dramedy” travelling from the French Jura to Greenland
18/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Panorama
BERLINALE 2025: Gianluca and Massimiliano De Serio explore different musical traditions in various regions of Italy in a lyrical documentary painting a portrait of a forgotten, rural world
18/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Forum
Eva Libertad • Director of DeafBERLINALE 2025: The Spanish filmmaker explains why she decided to explore the complex relationships between hearing people and those with disabilities, like her own sister, the film’s protagonist
Léonor Serraille • Director of AriBERLINALE 2025: The French director unpicks her new movie, a magnetic and organic portrait born out of a very particular working approach with students from the Conservatoire de Paris
Valentine Cadic • Director of That Summer in ParisBERLINALE 2025: The French director delves into the intricacies of how she made her debut feature during the Paris Olympics
Rebecca Lenkiewicz • Director of Hot MilkBERLINALE 2025: The British filmmaker discusses the importance of ambivalence, love and metaphors in her directorial debut
Brendan Canty • Director of ChristyBERLINALE 2025: The Irish director unpicks his tender drama film about a teenage boy who has to exchange a suburban foster home for a much less comfortable residence
Frelle Petersen • Director of Home Sweet HomeBERLINALE 2025: We talked to the Danish filmmaker about the intense research that went into the making of his latest feature, which centres on a home care worker balancing work and family life
Tricia Tuttle • Director, Berlin Film FestivalBERLINALE 2025: The newly appointed artistic director talks about her approach to the German festival as well as its programme, its politics and its future
Mohamed Rashad • Director of The SettlementBERLINALE 2025: The Alexandria-based filmmaker breaks down his narrative debut, which was born of a fascination with industrial environments
BERLINALE 2025: Iván Fund crafts a simple but spellbinding tale of the simultaneous loss and preservation of innocence through the travels of a young girl known for communicating with animals
BERLINALE 2025: Marcin Wierzchowski’s film is a compelling portrait of a nation in crisis and an unflinching look at the 2020 Hanau attack
18/02 | Berlinale 2025 | Berlinale Special
BERLINALE 2025: The new tool aims to be a hub for knowledge and experience sharing, representing a significant step towards specialised training for European audiovisual professionals
Dreams (Sex Love)by Dag Johan HaugerudBerlinale 2025 - Competition
Two Times João Liberadaby Paula Tomás MarquesBerlinale 2025 - Perspectives
Punching the Worldby Constanze KlaueBerlinale 2025 - Perspectives
The Blue Trailby Gabriel MascaroBerlinale 2025 - Competition
That Summer in Parisby Valentine CadicBerlinale 2025 - Perspectives
Deafby Eva LibertadBerlinale 2025 - Panorama
How to Be Normal and the Oddness of the Other Worldby Florian PochlatkoBerlinale 2025 - Perspectives
Ariby Léonor SerrailleBerlinale 2025 - Competition
BERLINALE 2025: Industry professionals discussed the evolving challenges and opportunities for film producers, with a particular focus on the impact of AI and new distribution models
“Writing a film is like being a gold miner. You work hard everyday, but when you finally find the gem you’ve been searching for so long, it feels like enlightenment”
BERLINALE 2025: The Belarusian director told us about the musical, personal and artistic inspirations behind his feature debut
A selection of 16 projects will embark on the mentorship initiative that champions new voices committed to harnessing the profound impact of storytelling
18/02 | LIM 2025
Two Times João Liberadaby Paula Tomás MarquesBERLINALE 2025: Paula Tomás Marques's debut feature opens the doors to the realm of possibilities as a strong exercise about historical cinematic representation
I Want It Allby Luzia SchmidBERLINALE 2025: Luzia Schmid paints a colourful if somewhat by-the-numbers picture of a grand dame of German entertainment
The Incredible Snow Womanby Sébastien BetbederBERLINALE 2025: Sébastien Betbeder delivers a self-assured tragicomedy, travelling from France's Jura to Greenland in the wake of a dead woman living on borrowed time but full of life and excesses
We Believe Youby Charlotte Devillers, Arnaud DufeysBERLINALE 2025: Charlotte Devillers and Arnaud Dufeys follow in the footsteps of a mother who struggles with the slow march of justice while trying to protect her son who’s a victim of incest
Confidanteby Guillaume Giovanetti, Cağla ZencirciBERLINALE 2025: Çağla Zencirci and Guillaume Giovanetti deliver a punchy and audacious huis clos about the condition of women in Turkey
New Media – 18/02/2025
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 18/02/2025
BERLINALE 2025: The continent’s film industry has witnessed a year of stabilisation following the pandemic, as two in-depth EFM presentations demonstrated
Green Industry Initiatives and Sustainability – 18/02/2025
New Media – 16/02/2025
BERLINALE 2025: The Danish consultancy firm's Rikke Flodin and Lars Tversted presented their new tools, showing how they can help creatives develop successful projects
Berlinale 2025 – Competition - 19/02/2025
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