Nicolas Klotz and Élisabeth Perceval • Directors of New World! (The World Anew)

Interview: Nicolas Klotz and Élisabeth Perceval • Directors of New World! (The World Anew)

“We’re effectively on the verge of destroying all living things, and cinema’s responsibility is to take this into account”

We met with the French filmmaking duo to discuss their latest movie exploring the state of the world, and the effort they require from viewers  

14/05 | /France

Alessandro Pugno • Director of Animale/Umano

Interview: Alessandro Pugno • Director of Animale/Umano

“I wanted to capture the tragic side of these two characters, who are predestined to meet, who arrive in the arena and who become cogs in this theatre”

We met with the director to chat about his movie which is shot in Italy and Spain, and which explores bullfighting and empathy between humans and animals  

14/05 | /Spain/Italy/Mexico

MDAG Industry hands out its pitching awards

MDAG Industry hands out its pitching awards

Dekonstrukt, Sugarland and Baltic have emerged among the winning Polish projects after the event held during the 21st edition of Millennium Docs Against Gravity  

14/05 | Millennium Docs Against Gravity 2024 | MDAG Industry/Awards

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

Interview: Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

“Being a producer is not a job; it’s a calling”

According to the Croatian producer, the boundaries between documentary and fiction are finally starting to blur  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

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Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - Sanja Božić-Ljubičić • CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision and NEM - 09/05/2024

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 09/05/2024
Sanja Božić-Ljubičić • CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision and NEM
In anticipation of the NEM Dubrovnik, we talk to the head of the event and the companies Mediavision, Mediatranslations, and Pickbox, the latter of which celebrates its 10th anniversary

Market Trends
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A 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... - Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT
According to the Croatian producer, the boundaries between documentary and fiction are finally starting to blur

Produce – Co-Produce... - Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films
The Icelandic producer is heading to the suburbs for her next project, but it’s no Wisteria Lane

Produce – Co-Produce... - Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage
The Belgian producer explains how she likes to bet on passion projects

Produce – Co-Produce... - Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film
The Swedish producer shares her takes on producing and her thoughts on her country's film scene

Produce – Co-Produce... - Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion
The Austrian producer talks about her most successful productions, the philosophy of her company and her projects in the pipeline

Produce – Co-Produce... - Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus - 14/05/2024

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024
Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus
The prominent Bulgarian producer elaborates on the concept behind his project selection policy and on the challenges ahead

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

Interview: Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

“I love it when it’s challenging”

The Icelandic producer is heading to the suburbs for her next project, but it’s no Wisteria Lane  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

Interview: Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

“When there is a personal aspect to the story, it has the capacity to become universal”

The Belgian producer explains how she likes to bet on passion projects  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

Review: Retro Therapy

Review: Retro Therapy

Elodie Lelu’s debut feature film is a nostalgic comedy about the rich yet delicate dialogue which can take place between different generations, set against a backdrop of illness and feminist struggle  

14/05 | Films | Reviews | Belgium/Canada

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Co-Production Podcast

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

Episode 65: Savages! (Switzerland/France/Belgium) - 13/12/2023

13/12/2023
Episode 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

Episode 64: Pure Unknown (Italy/Switzerland/Sweden) - 12/12/2023

12/12/2023
Episode 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

Episode 63: Misty – The Erroll Garner Story (Switzerland/Germany/France) - 11/12/2023

11/12/2023
Episode 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

Episode 62: Ingeborg Bachmann – Journey into the Desert (Switzerland/Austria/Germany/Luxembourg) - 08/12/2023

08/12/2023
Episode 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

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Eight genre projects have been chosen for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at prominent film festivals across the continent  

14/05 | Industry | Market | Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The Hungarian National Film Institute is very optimistic at Cannes

The Hungarian National Film Institute is very optimistic at Cannes

Hungary's national film agency and its international sales department arrive on the Croisette with a strong line-up and some good news  

14/05 | Cannes 2024 | Marché du Film

Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus

Interview: Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus

“Producing films with profound themes that also have the potential to appeal to a wider audience is quite risky”

The prominent Bulgarian producer elaborates on the concept behind his project selection policy and on the challenges ahead  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

Interview: Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

"I have always wanted to tell stories"

The Swedish producer shares her takes on producing and her thoughts on her country's film scene  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

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Photogalleries

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

Cannes 2023 – Photogalleries - 17/05/2023

17/05/2023
Cannes 2023 – 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 16-27 May. Discover the festival highlights in our exclusive photo galleries

European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery - 01/03/2023

01/03/2023
European Shooting Stars 2023 – Photogallery
A 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

Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries - 18/02/2023

18/02/2023
Berlinale 2023 – Photogalleries
The 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

Venice 2022 – Photogalleries - 01/09/2022

01/09/2022
Venice 2022 – Photogalleries
The global film community is back on the Lido for the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival, unspooling this year from 31 August-10 September. Discover the festival highlights and the international stars walking the red carpet in our exclusive photo galleries

Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

Interview: Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

"All of the documentaries and feature films ever produced at the NGF are dedicated to socially relevant topics"

The Austrian producer talks about her most successful productions, the philosophy of her company and her projects in the pipeline  

14/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Poster and first clip for Cannes Critics' Week entry Baby

EXCLUSIVE: Poster and first clip for Cannes Critics' Week entry Baby

The sophomore feature by Brazil's Marcelo Caetano follows a young man trying to rebuild his life after being released from a detention center  

13/05 | Cannes 2024 | Critics' Week

Isaki Lacuesta • Director of Saturn Return

Interview: Isaki Lacuesta • Director of Saturn Return

"Granada is the birthplace of many of my artistic influences"

The filmmaker talks about the making of his latest film, winner at Malaga Film Festival, and his experience as a tutor at the second Conecta Lab  

13/05 | /Spain/France

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Reviews

My Place Is Here - by Daniela Porto, Cristiano Bortone

My Place Is Here
by Daniela Porto, Cristiano Bortone
The film by Cristiano Bortone and Daniela Porto sees Ludovica Martino dazzling as a young mother who defies the patriarchy in the wake of the Second World War

Retro Therapy - by Élodie Lélu

Retro Therapy
by Élodie Lélu
Elodie Lelu’s debut feature film is a nostalgic comedy about the rich yet delicate dialogue which can take place between different generations, set against a backdrop of illness and feminist struggle

Nina - by Andrea Jaurrieta

Nina
by Andrea Jaurrieta
Andrea Jaurrieta boldly crosses the thriller and western genres in a film with nerve and grit that jumps through time while tackling a highly topical social conflict

As Neves - by Sonia Méndez

As Neves
by Sonia Méndez
Sonia Méndez's first fiction film presents another incommunicado, icy and young society of the snow, although here the accident is not aerial but computer-related

Sei fratelli - by Simone Godano

Sei fratelli
by Simone Godano
A more incisive approach might have enhanced this fight-ridden family reunion by Simone Godano, which is led by a first-class cast

Light Light Light - by Inari Niemi

Light Light Light
by Inari Niemi
A woman revisits the memories of her first love during the doom days of the Chernobyl summer in Inari Niemi's film

Processes - by Andrei Kashperski

Processes
by Andrei Kashperski
Andrei Kashperski's dark satire sketches the political landscape of today's Belarus: a country torn between utopian dictatorship, everyday absurdism, and silent reluctance

Il segreto di Liberato - by Francesco Lettieri, Giorgio Testi

Il segreto di Liberato
by Francesco Lettieri, Giorgio Testi
Francesco Lettieri and Giorgio Testi create a biopic with Japanese-style animation inserts to tell the story of the Neapolitan artist Liberato, whose identity remains unknown

Dragana Jovović • Producer, Non-Aligned Films

Interview: Dragana Jovović • Producer, Non-Aligned Films

"We are producing the films of an upcoming generation of filmmakers interested in experimenting on a formal and narrative level"

The Serbian producer discusses her company's goals, the biggest producing challenge in her country, the ethos of co-producing, and her next projects  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

Tonia Mishiali • Producer, Bark Like a Cat Films

Interview: Tonia Mishiali • Producer, Bark Like a Cat Films

“A smart festival strategy is crucial for the success of every film”

The Cypriot director-producer discusses the challenges inherent in international co-productions, distribution strategies and the influence of professional networks  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

Maria Kontogianni • Producer, Wild at Heart

Interview: Maria Kontogianni • Producer, Wild at Heart

“The magic of co-producing with different cultures is about discovering differences and bridging them”

The Greek producer discusses the complexities of managing international co-productions, and balancing regulatory, cultural and financial elements across nations  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 2024

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Interviews

Ava Cahen • Artistic Director, Critics’ Week

Ava Cahen • Artistic Director, Critics’ Week
The artistic director of the Cannes Film Festival’s parallel section sheds light on this year’s selection

Julien Rejl • General delegate, Directors’ Fortnight

Julien Rejl • General delegate, Directors’ Fortnight
The general delegate of the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes discusses the 2024 selection and sheds light on the debate regarding its editorial line

Nicolas Klotz and Élisabeth Perceval • Directors of New World! (The World Anew)

Nicolas Klotz and Élisabeth Perceval • Directors of New World! (The World Anew)
We met with the French filmmaking duo to discuss their latest movie exploring the state of the world, and the effort they require from viewers

Alessandro Pugno • Director of Animale/Umano

Alessandro Pugno • Director of Animale/Umano
We met with the director to chat about his movie which is shot in Italy and Spain, and which explores bullfighting and empathy between humans and animals

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT
According to the Croatian producer, the boundaries between documentary and fiction are finally starting to blur

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films
The Icelandic producer is heading to the suburbs for her next project, but it’s no Wisteria Lane

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage
The Belgian producer explains how she likes to bet on passion projects

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film
The Swedish producer shares her takes on producing and her thoughts on her country's film scene

Šimon Holý rounds off his “women trilogy” with Hello, Welcome, a comedy about three actresses

Šimon Holý rounds off his “women trilogy” with Hello, Welcome, a comedy about three actresses

The film, inspired by Hong Sang-soo and Sophie Letourneur, was shot in a semi-guerrilla style on location at the 2023 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival  

13/05 | Production | Funding | Czech Republic

Giovanni C Lorusso • Director of Song of all Ends

Interview: Giovanni C Lorusso • Director of Song of all Ends

“I believe in long, calm, reflective experiences, where things aren’t brutally projected onto our brains and we take the time to understand them"

The Italian director chatted with us about his documentary shot in the Shatila refugee camp following the explosion at the Port of Beirut in 2020  

13/05 | /Italy/France/Lebanon

Isabel Machado • Producer, C.R.I.M. Productions

Interview: Isabel Machado • Producer, C.R.I.M. Productions

"Making films with their auteur's vision – our ultimate goal"

The Portuguese producer talks about her outfit's approach, her take on documentary production models and support for debuts, plus some of the most visible changes in the Portuguese cinematic scene  

13/05 | Producers on the Move 
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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Second Act - by Quentin Dupieux

The Second Act
by Quentin Dupieux
Cannes 2024 - Opening

The Girl with the Needle - by Magnus von Horn

The Girl with the Needle
by Magnus von Horn
Cannes 2024 - Competition

The Damned - by Roberto Minervini

The Damned
by Roberto Minervini
Cannes 2024 - Un Certain Regard

Kinds of Kindness - by Yorgos Lanthimos

Kinds of Kindness
by Yorgos Lanthimos
Cannes 2024 - Competition

Grand Tour - by Miguel Gomes

Grand Tour
by Miguel Gomes
Cannes 2024 - Competition

Marcello Mio - by Christophe Honoré

Marcello Mio
by Christophe Honoré
Cannes 2024 - Competition

Baby - by Marcelo Caetano

Baby
by Marcelo Caetano
Cannes 2024 - Critics’ Week

Nina - by Andrea Jaurrieta

Nina
by Andrea Jaurrieta
Spanish release May 10

Roderik Smits, Christopher Meir • Lecturers, Carlos III University of Madrid

Interview: Roderik Smits, Christopher Meir • Lecturers, Carlos III University of Madrid

“There is reason to believe that European features will also be important parts of platform content strategies in years to come”

The two lecturers break down their edited collection of essays titled European Cinema in the Streaming Era  

13/05 | /Europe

Oskars Rupenheits’ sophomore feature, Red Code Blue, about to wrap shooting

Oskars Rupenheits’ sophomore feature, Red Code Blue, about to wrap shooting

Similarly to his feature debut, in his upcoming crime-comedy, set in post-Soviet Latvia, the helmer also casts non-professional actors and promises an abundance of peculiar characters  

13/05 | Production | Funding | Latvia

The European box office grossed €6.7 billion with 861 million tickets sold in 2023

The European box office grossed €6.7 billion with 861 million tickets sold in 2023

The latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds that gross box office in wider Europe grew by 22.3% in comparison with 2022 figures  

13/05 | Box Office | Europe

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Reviews

La casa - by Álex Montoya

La casa
by Álex Montoya
Álex Montoya's brilliant third film brought Malaga Film Festival to tears with a plot, based on the comic by Paco Roca, where it is all too easy to stay and live

That They May Face the Rising Sun - by Pat Collins

That They May Face the Rising Sun
by Pat Collins
Pat Collins’ gentle drama surveys a village community in the Irish countryside whose way of life is gradually disappearing

Kelly – Someone Else's Dream - by Helen Lõhmus, Leana Jalukse

Kelly – Someone Else's Dream
by Helen Lõhmus, Leana Jalukse
Helen Lõhmus and Leana Jalukse’s documentary looks into the abuse suffered by young freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru, ruthlessly coached by her father

True Blue - by Filippo Barbagallo

True Blue
by Filippo Barbagallo
This debut feature film written by, directed by and starring Filippo Barbagallo is a light-hearted yet insufficiently sharp depiction of an emotionally immature young man

Emperors of Nothing - by Cédric Gerbehaye

Emperors of Nothing
by Cédric Gerbehaye
In his debut documentary feature film, Cédric Gerbehaye delivers a rare and in-depth immersion into a prison environment

Industry Reports

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

According to the Croatian producer, the boundaries between documentary and fiction are finally starting to blur

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

The Icelandic producer is heading to the suburbs for her next project, but it’s no Wisteria Lane

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

The Belgian producer explains how she likes to bet on passion projects

Produce – Co-Produce... – 14/05/2024

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

The Swedish producer shares her takes on producing and her thoughts on her country's film scene

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