The European film industry finds its way through the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic

The European film industry finds its way through the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic

An overview of the solutions the film world is coming up with to move forward despite the restrictions imposed by the sanitary crisis, and in the lead-up to the return of a certain normality  

20/04 | Europe

Review: The End of Suffering (A Proposal)

Review: The End of Suffering (A Proposal)

Cineuropa is republishing the Talking Shorts review of the short film by Greek director Jacqueline Lentzou, who seems to offer some solutions to our existential angst  

20/04 | Shorts | Greece

Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens

Interview: Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens

“People are now used to having everything everywhere, so cinemas will probably have to offer new options as well”

The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen  

20/04 | /Switzerland

Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes

Interview: Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes

“The lack of education over other people’s personal space and the inability to manage emotions like anger and jealousy is a ticking time-bomb waiting to explode”

The Italian director talks to us about her debut in the world of series, which sees her adapting a Norwegian production on the thorny topic of revenge porn  

20/04 | /Italy

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“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say - Market Trends - 20/04/2021
Market Trends – 20/04/2021
“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say
The discussion, organised by Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and moderated by Cineuropa's editor-in-chief Domenico La Porta, was held online on 16 April
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 20/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/04/2021
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen
Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands - Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 19/04/2021
Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 19/04/2021
Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The new Dutch development initiative launched last week, with backers including Netflix, Amazon, Viacom and Youtube
Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme - Produce – Co-Produce... - 16/04/2021
Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/04/2021
Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme
The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021
The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production - Series - 16/04/2021
Series – 16/04/2021
The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production
The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 12 April
Visions du Réel welcomes participants to its digital environment - Film Festival Trends - 15/04/2021
Film Festival Trends – 15/04/2021
Visions du Réel welcomes participants to its digital environment
The leading Swiss documentary festival will host its industry events within WYTH, which will allow participants to fully interact with each other in an easy-to-use environment
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom - Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming - 15/04/2021
Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 15/04/2021
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
The CEO of the Serbian distribution company offers us some insight into their diversified business model and the importance of film festivals
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope - Film Festival Trends - 14/04/2021
Film Festival Trends – 14/04/2021
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
A privileged observer of the film festival landscape, the CEO and co-founder of Festival Scope offers his insights on the future of online and hybrid film festivals
Shooting is underway on the series for Disney+ The Ignorant Angels

Shooting is underway on the series for Disney+ The Ignorant Angels

The first clapperboard has slammed on the Star original romantic drama starring Cristiana Capotondi and Luca Argentero, based upon Ferzan Özpetek’s 2001 hit film  

20/04 | Production | Funding | Italy

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Magaluf Ghost Town, on the line-up for Hot Docs

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Magaluf Ghost Town, on the line-up for Hot Docs

This Franco–Spanish production, directed by Miguel Ángel Blanca, explores the impact of tourism on the Majorcan beach resort  

20/04 | Hot Docs 2021

Review: Dida

Review: Dida

In their first feature-length documentary, Nikola Ilić and Corina Schwingruber Ilić deal with a painful personal story in an engaging and optimistic way  

20/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights Competition

Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut

Interview: Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut

“By shooting at night or at twilight, I wanted to get away from reality to evoke a more dreamlike and mythical world”

The Belgian director talked with us about her experience shooting her documentary in Siberia  

20/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Competition

Review: Zinder

Review: Zinder

Aïcha Macky’s documentary is a harsh, brave account of gang life in Kara Kara, the pariahs’ district of the titular Nigerien town  

20/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Competition

Guillaume Nicloux shoots La Tour d’Assitan

Guillaume Nicloux shoots La Tour d’Assitan

Angèle Mac, Clément Penhoat, Ahmed Abdel Laoui and Kylian Larmonie star in the genre film. A production bringing together Les Films du Worso and Unité, sold by Elle Driver  

20/04 | Production | Funding | France

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Ostrov – Lost Island - by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Ostrov – Lost Island
by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Svetlana Rodina and Laurent Stoop’s documentary portrays the paradoxical and poetic day-to-day existence of the inhabitants of the Russian island known as Ostrov
Zinder - by Aïcha Macky
Zinder
by Aïcha Macky
Aïcha Macky’s documentary is a harsh, brave account of gang life in Kara Kara, the pariahs’ district of the titular Nigerien town
Dida - by Nikola Ilić, Corina Schwingruber Ilić
Dida
by Nikola Ilić, Corina Schwingruber Ilić
In their first feature-length documentary, Nikola Ilić and Corina Schwingruber Ilić deal with a painful personal story in an engaging and optimistic way
The Belly of the Mountain - by Stephen Loye
The Belly of the Mountain
by Stephen Loye
Stephen Loye delivers a fascinating and very personal documentary brings back up to the surface the many echoes of the 2015 A320 Germanwings crash in the Alps
Way Beyond - by Pauline Julier
Way Beyond
by Pauline Julier
The European Organisation of Nuclear Research has never been so intriguing, thanks to the cold yet alchemical gaze cast by Swiss director Pauline Julier
Holgut - by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Holgut
by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Belgian director Liesbeth De Ceulaer presents a mysterious yet powerful documentary offering an unexpected journey into the heart of the Siberian tundra
Soldat Ahmet - by Jannis Lenz
Soldat Ahmet
by Jannis Lenz
In his first-feature length documentary, Austrian filmmaker Jannis Lenz creatively and amusingly challenges prejudices in the story of a professional soldier, boxer and aspiring actor
Healers - by Marie-Eve Hildbrand
Healers
by Marie-Eve Hildbrand
Marie-Eve Hildbrand’s first documentary feature film is a personal and moving picture which places humans and their fragilities centre stage
Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift

Interview: Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift

“The film is dedicated to all those who fight without using weapons”

The Italian director talks about his fast-paced thriller, telling the story of a young man driven by fundamentalists to threaten the city of Brussels with a suicide bombing  

20/04 | BIFFF 2021

CinemaLive launches a masterclass on the management of exploitation rights

CinemaLive launches a masterclass on the management of exploitation rights

The Italian course will focus on the relationship between independent producers and VOD platforms who act as funders for the former, in this period of market acceleration and regulatory change  

20/04 | Industry | Market | Italy

“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say

“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say

The discussion, organised by Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and moderated by Cineuropa's editor-in-chief Domenico La Porta, was held online on 16 April  

20/04 | Emerging Producers 2021

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Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks
In the documentary by the German-born Swiss-based filmmaker, it's time to get to know your fungi
Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
Stef Lernous • Director of Hotel Poseidon
In his debut feature film, the Belgian director delivers a hallucinogenic film experience contemplating decay and decline
Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes
Laura Luchetti • Director of Nudes
The Italian director talks to us about her debut in the world of series, which sees her adapting a Norwegian production on the thorny topic of revenge porn
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens
The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen
Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut
Liesbeth De Ceulaer • Director of Holgut
The Belgian director talked with us about her experience shooting her documentary in Siberia
The E-Meeting Point – Vilnius hands out its awards

The E-Meeting Point – Vilnius hands out its awards

The leading Lithuanian industry event presented awards to four upcoming projects and focused on emerging voices of the region  

20/04 | Vilnius 2021 | Meeting Point Vilnius

Review: Ostrov – Lost Island

Review: Ostrov – Lost Island

Svetlana Rodina and Laurent Stoop’s documentary portrays the paradoxical and poetic day-to-day existence of the inhabitants of the Russian island known as Ostrov  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Competition

Review: Way Beyond

Review: Way Beyond

The European Organisation of Nuclear Research has never been so intriguing, thanks to the cold yet alchemical gaze cast by Swiss director Pauline Julier  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights Competition

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Annette - by Leos Carax
Annette
by Leos Carax
Cannes 2021 - Opening
Competition
Non mi uccidere - by Andrea De Sica
Non mi uccidere
by Andrea De Sica
Italian VOD release April 21
Les Enfants terribles - by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Les Enfants terribles
by Ahmet Necdet Cupur
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
1970 - by Tomasz Wolski
1970
by Tomasz Wolski
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Way Beyond - by Pauline Julier
Way Beyond
by Pauline Julier
Visions du Réel 2021 - Burning Lights
Bellum - The Daemon of War - by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Bellum - The Daemon of War
by Georg Götmark, David Herdies
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
The Belly of the Mountain - by Stephen Loye
The Belly of the Mountain
by Stephen Loye
Visions du Réel 2021 - Burning Lights
Zinder - by Aïcha Macky
Zinder
by Aïcha Macky
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Mikkel Brænne Sandemose and Cecilie Mosli prepping thriller series The Fortress

Mikkel Brænne Sandemose and Cecilie Mosli prepping thriller series The Fortress

The eight-part Norwegian series, staged by Maipo Film, is set to start filming later this year  

19/04 | Production | Funding | Norway

Alegría, the latest project from first-time director Violeta Salama, has entered post-production

Alegría, the latest project from first-time director Violeta Salama, has entered post-production

Following a two-month shoot in Melilla, Seville and other Andalusian locations, this début film has won the backing of La Claqueta and Powehi Films  

19/04 | Production | Funding | Spain

Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The new Dutch development initiative launched last week, with backers including Netflix, Amazon, Viacom and Youtube  

19/04 | Industry | Market | Netherlands

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Interviews

Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift
Alessandro Tonda • Director of The Shift
The Italian director talks about his fast-paced thriller, telling the story of a young man driven by fundamentalists to threaten the city of Brussels with a suicide bombing
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
Laila Petersen-Jama • Storyboarder
We talked to the Danish-born, Germany-based storyboarder to find out more about the particularities of her job profile
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
Tomasz Wolski • Director of 1970
In his latest film, the Polish filmmaker goes back in time only to realise some things haven't changed
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
Igor Stankovic • Distributor, MCF Megacom
The CEO of the Serbian distribution company offers us some insight into their diversified business model and the importance of film festivals
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
Alessandro Raja • CEO and co-founder, Festival Scope
A privileged observer of the film festival landscape, the CEO and co-founder of Festival Scope offers his insights on the future of online and hybrid film festivals
David Herdies and Georg Götmark • Directors of Bellum – The Daemon of War
David Herdies and Georg Götmark • Directors of Bellum – The Daemon of War
The Swedish directors know their technology, but focus on the human aspect of war
Jieun Yi • Cinematographer
Jieun Yi • Cinematographer
The cinematographer, who studied at the Babelsberg‘s Konrad Wolf Film University, talks about working with German independent filmmakers
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam
Pierre-François Piet • Distributor, Ad Vitam
The CFO of the French company discusses the challenges of the market, building a brand and supporting films beyond its theatrical release
Review: The Belly of the Mountain

Review: The Belly of the Mountain

Stephen Loye delivers a fascinating and very personal documentary brings back up to the surface the many echoes of the 2015 A320 Germanwings crash in the Alps  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | Burning Lights Competition

Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks

Interview: Marion Neumann • Director of The Mushroom Speaks

“The mushroom is an organism situated between life and death, and I was fascinated by it”

In the documentary by the German-born Swiss-based filmmaker, it's time to get to know your fungi  

19/04 | Visions du Réel 2021 | National Competition

The goEast Film Festival goes online

The goEast Film Festival goes online

The Wiesbaden-based gathering is offering its content online for the audience, aiming to return to its physical spaces soon  

19/04 | goEast 2021

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation - by Avi Mograbi
The First 54 Years – An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation
by Avi Mograbi
Berlinale 2021 - Forum
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Ostrov – Lost Island - by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Ostrov – Lost Island
by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
The Bubble - by Valerie Blankenbyl
The Bubble
by Valerie Blankenbyl
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
Holgut - by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Holgut
by Liesbeth De Ceulaer
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition
CPH:DOX 2021 - NEXT:WAVE
Courage - by Aliaksei Paluyan
Courage
by Aliaksei Paluyan
Berlinale 2021 - Berlinale Special
Visions du Réel 2021 - Competition

Industry Reports

Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming – 20/04/2021

Corinne Rossi • Distributor, Praesens

The CEO of the Swiss distribution company highlighted the need to be prepared when cinemas reopen

Market Trends – 20/04/2021

“Pandemic as an opportunity”: Four Emerging Producers have their say

The discussion, organised by Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival and moderated by Cineuropa's editor-in-chief Domenico La Porta, was held online on 16 April

Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 19/04/2021

Generation Inclusion set to foster young filmmaking talents from the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The new Dutch development initiative launched last week, with backers including Netflix, Amazon, Viacom and Youtube

Produce – Co-Produce... – 16/04/2021

Eurimages publishes a study on the feasibility, pertinence and design of a Lab Projects support programme

The research, conducted by Tatino Films on behalf of Eurimages, was compiled over a 100 day-period from November 2020 to February 2021

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