The European film industry strives to find its way through the new waves of the coronavirus

The European film industry strives to find its way through the new waves of the coronavirus

We present an overview of the film events affected by the new measures announced by national governments to contain the fresh surge in the COVID-19 pandemic  

21/01 | Europe

Review: Atlas

Review: Atlas

Niccolò Castelli’s new feature film speaks of the difficulties involved in piecing a deeply traumatised character back together  

21/01 | Solothurn 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Rotterdam title Bebia, à mon seul désir

EXCLUSIVE: Trailer for Rotterdam title Bebia, à mon seul désir

Juja Dobrachkous’s debut feature will world-premiere in the Tiger Competition at this year’s IFFR  

21/01 | IFFR 2021 | Tiger Competition

Pablo Puyol and Miguel Ángel Muñoz star in Dos vacas y una burra

Pablo Puyol and Miguel Ángel Muñoz star in Dos vacas y una burra

The Spanish actors are reuniting in this countryside-set comedy directed by Jesús del Cerro, which is currently in post-production  

21/01 | Production | Funding | Spain

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Ladies of the Wood - by Claus Drexel - Claus Drexel signs his name to a sociological, humanist and intimate documentary which lends a voice to the transsexual sex workers of Paris’s Bois de Boulogne
Ladies of the Wood
by Claus Drexel
Claus Drexel signs his name to a sociological, humanist and intimate documentary which lends a voice to the transsexual sex workers of Paris’s Bois de Boulogne
The Truffle Hunters - by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw - In their glorious documentary, Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw advise us to leave the gun, take the fungus
The Truffle Hunters
by Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
In their glorious documentary, Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw advise us to leave the gun, take the fungus
Downstream to Kinshasa - by Dieudo Hamadi - Dieudo Hamadi follows skilfully and respectfully in the footsteps of a group of survivors devastated by war and demanding reparations, in a documentary awarded the Cannes 2020 Official Selection Label
Downstream to Kinshasa
by Dieudo Hamadi
Dieudo Hamadi follows skilfully and respectfully in the footsteps of a group of survivors devastated by war and demanding reparations, in a documentary awarded the Cannes 2020 Official Selection Label
Radiograph of a Family - by Firouzeh Khosrovani - Firouzeh Khosrovani wins the IDFA Award for the Best Feature-length Documentary with a superb personal essay about our divided world
Radiograph of a Family
by Firouzeh Khosrovani
Firouzeh Khosrovani wins the IDFA Award for the Best Feature-length Documentary with a superb personal essay about our divided world
The Jump - by Giedre Zickyte - Giedrė Žickytė’s documentary centres on the moving story of the Kudirka incident, known for several years as the US Coast Guard’s “Day of Shame”
The Jump
by Giedre Zickyte
Giedrė Žickytė’s documentary centres on the moving story of the Kudirka incident, known for several years as the US Coast Guard’s “Day of Shame”
The State of Texas v. Melissa - by Sabrina Van Tassel - With care and great skill, French-American documentary-maker Sabrina Van Tassel lifts the veil on the miscarriage of justice which led Melissa Lucio to be placed on Texas’ death row
The State of Texas v. Melissa
by Sabrina Van Tassel
With care and great skill, French-American documentary-maker Sabrina Van Tassel lifts the veil on the miscarriage of justice which led Melissa Lucio to be placed on Texas’ death row
Love Affair(s) - by Emmanuel Mouret - CANNES 2020: Emmanuel Mouret trials and skilfully succeeds at a new recipe for decrypting the complexity of the love choices we make, a very subtle exploration awarded the Official Selection Label
Love Affair(s)
by Emmanuel Mouret
CANNES 2020: Emmanuel Mouret trials and skilfully succeeds at a new recipe for decrypting the complexity of the love choices we make, a very subtle exploration awarded the Official Selection Label
Broken Law - by Paddy Slattery - Paddy Slattery's debut feature is an excellent, entertaining flick that organically combines action, comedy, drama and romance
Broken Law
by Paddy Slattery
Paddy Slattery's debut feature is an excellent, entertaining flick that organically combines action, comedy, drama and romance
Jonas Holmberg • Artistic director, Göteborg Film Festival

Interview: Jonas Holmberg • Artistic director, Göteborg Film Festival

“It's time to celebrate, dance and fall in love”

We talked to Jonas Holmberg, the artistic director of the Göteborg Film Festival, about the upcoming digital edition – and remote islands  

21/01 | Göteborg 2021

Review: Ladies of the Wood

Review: Ladies of the Wood

Claus Drexel signs his name to a sociological, humanist and intimate documentary which lends a voice to the transsexual sex workers of Paris’s Bois de Boulogne  

21/01 | FIPADOC 2021

The Kids Kino Industry Talks return with a focus on streaming platforms

The Kids Kino Industry Talks return with a focus on streaming platforms

The monthly webinar explores how producers of children’s content can build their strategies for approaching and collaborating with leading and independent VoD platforms  

21/01 | Kids Kino Industry 2021

The 2021 edition of the FÍS TV Summit announces its full schedule

The 2021 edition of the FÍS TV Summit announces its full schedule

Moving to become a digital, free event, the conference will take place from 25-28 January and will host a line-up of prestigious speakers  

21/01 | Industry | Market | Ireland

Arte France Cinéma backs Bertrand Bonello’s La bête

Arte France Cinéma backs Bertrand Bonello’s La bête

The filmmaker has cast Léa Seydoux and Gaspard Ulliel; the next film by Sophie Letourneur and the feature debut by Emmanuelle Nicot will also be co-produced by the French-German channel  

21/01 | Production | Funding | France

Lennart Ström • Managing director, M:brane

Interview: Lennart Ström • Managing director, M:brane

“We are greatly looking forward to our comeback or – why not – our revenge!”

We caught up with Sweden’s Lennart Ström, head of the Malmö-based M:brane co-production forum, for a chat about the forthcoming March edition  

21/01 | /Sweden

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We caught up with Sweden’s Lennart Ström, head of the Malmö-based M:brane co-production forum, for a chat about the forthcoming March edition
We caught up with Sweden’s Lennart Ström, head of the Malmö-based M:brane co-production forum, for a chat about the forthcoming March edition
We talked to Hannaleena Hauru, the filmmaker behind the Venice Biennale College title Fucking with Nobody, now showing in its native Finland
We talked to Hannaleena Hauru, the filmmaker behind the Venice Biennale College title Fucking with Nobody, now showing in its native Finland
We met with Fabrizio Maltese who is currently finishing post-production on his two projects I fiori persi and Visage(s) d’Afrique, which were shot in Luxembourg, Mauritania and Italy
We met with Fabrizio Maltese who is currently finishing post-production on his two projects I fiori persi and Visage(s) d’Afrique, which were shot in Luxembourg, Mauritania and Italy
Anita Hugi, heading up the Solothurn Film Festival for the second year, talks about the 2021 edition of the gathering, which will unspool online from 20-27 January
Anita Hugi, heading up the Solothurn Film Festival for the second year, talks about the 2021 edition of the gathering, which will unspool online from 20-27 January
The selector for the Les Arcs Film Festival Frédéric Boyer talks us through the Work in Progress sessions unfolding online between 20 - 22 January as part of the Industry Village event
The selector for the Les Arcs Film Festival Frédéric Boyer talks us through the Work in Progress sessions unfolding online between 20 - 22 January as part of the Industry Village event
We talked to Jonas Holmberg, the artistic director of the Göteborg Film Festival, about the upcoming digital edition – and remote islands
We talked to Jonas Holmberg, the artistic director of the Göteborg Film Festival, about the upcoming digital edition – and remote islands
We interviewed Italian director Chiara Viale to discuss her debut feature The New Music, which is released in Ireland and the UK on 18 January via Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and Sky Store
We interviewed Italian director Chiara Viale to discuss her debut feature The New Music, which is released in Ireland and the UK on 18 January via Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and Sky Store
The chair of Italy's APA-Association of Audiovisual Producers Giancarlo Leone explains his opinion on the future of film production in relation to the crisis which is changing consumer habits
The chair of Italy's APA-Association of Audiovisual Producers Giancarlo Leone explains his opinion on the future of film production in relation to the crisis which is changing consumer habits
SEE Cinema Network announces latest funding recipients

SEE Cinema Network announces latest funding recipients

Eight projects in development from eight countries in South-East Europe will receive €8,000 each  

21/01 | Production | Funding | South-East Europe

When East Meets West prepares for the MIDPOINT Shorts project showcase

When East Meets West prepares for the MIDPOINT Shorts project showcase

Four short-film projects will be shown to the participants in the co-production forum on 25 January  

20/01 | Trieste 2021 | WEMW

Love Affair(s) triumphs at the Lumières Awards

Love Affair(s) triumphs at the Lumières Awards

Emmanuel Mouret’s feature wins the Award for Best Film; Martine Chevallier and Barbara Sukowa share the prize for Best Actress while Sami Bouajila is named Best Actor  

20/01 | Festivals | Awards | France

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Downstream to Kinshasa - di Dieudo Hamadi - Cannes 2020 - Official Selection - Toronto 2020 - Special Events - FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition
Downstream to Kinshasa
di Dieudo Hamadi
Cannes 2020 - Official Selection
Toronto 2020 - Special Events
FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition
The Jump - by Giedre Zickyte - FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The Jump
by Giedre Zickyte
FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo - by Javier Polo - FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The Mystery of the Pink Flamingo
by Javier Polo
FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The Mole Agent - by Maite Alberdi - San Sebastián 2020 - Audience Award for Best European Film - FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The Mole Agent
by Maite Alberdi
San Sebastián 2020 - Audience Award for Best European Film
FIPADOC 2021 - Competition
The State of Texas v. Melissa - by Sabrina Van Tassel - Tribeca 2020 - Viewpoints - FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition
The State of Texas v. Melissa
by Sabrina Van Tassel
Tribeca 2020 - Viewpoints
FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition
The Biennale College Cinema – Virtual Reality workshop draws to a close

The Biennale College Cinema – Virtual Reality workshop draws to a close

12 projects took part in the workshop hosted by the 5th Biennale College Cinema – Virtual Reality International initiative, but only one will be presented in Venice's VR Expanded line-up  

20/01 | Venice 2021 | Biennale College Cinema

FIFDH Impact Day organises a webinar on filming for human rights

FIFDH Impact Day organises a webinar on filming for human rights

The webinar is being held on 27 January and will focus on how storytellers can strengthen human rights movements, and contribute to achieving a more just and sustainable world  

20/01 | FIFDH 2021 | FIFDH Industry

Paolo Genovese slams the first clapperboard on Il primo giorno della mia vita

Paolo Genovese slams the first clapperboard on Il primo giorno della mia vita

Produced by Medusa Film and Lotus, the new film by the author of Perfect Strangers will be toplined by Valerio Mastandrea, Margherita Buy, Sara Serraiocco and Toni Servillo  

20/01 | Production | Funding | Italy

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Film Reviews

Alive - by Michael Siebert - This theatre-style drama by German director Michael Siebert follows the final days of two terminally ill lovers
Alive
by Michael Siebert
This theatre-style drama by German director Michael Siebert follows the final days of two terminally ill lovers
My Donkey, My Lover & I - by Caroline Vignal - Laure Calamy and Patrick the donkey steal the show in Caroline Vignal's funny and original comedy, a work awarded the Cannes Official Selection Label and which is soon to hit cinemas in France
My Donkey, My Lover & I
by Caroline Vignal
Laure Calamy and Patrick the donkey steal the show in Caroline Vignal's funny and original comedy, a work awarded the Cannes Official Selection Label and which is soon to hit cinemas in France
Quo Vadis, Aïda? - by Jasmila Zbanic - VENICE 2020: There is no time to catch one’s breath in Jasmila Žbanić’s powerful film, closing in on a teacher-turned-translator for the UN in Srebrenica trying to find her way
Quo Vadis, Aïda?
by Jasmila Zbanic
VENICE 2020: There is no time to catch one’s breath in Jasmila Žbanić’s powerful film, closing in on a teacher-turned-translator for the UN in Srebrenica trying to find her way
Two of Us - by Filippo Meneghetti - Filippo Meneghetti comes onto the scene with a very clever and finely tuned first feature film, excellently acted by Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier
Two of Us
by Filippo Meneghetti
Filippo Meneghetti comes onto the scene with a very clever and finely tuned first feature film, excellently acted by Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier
Another Round - by Thomas Vinterberg - Thomas Vinterberg finds his funny bone again with an excellent concept movie in which getting drunk is a cure-all
Another Round
by Thomas Vinterberg
Thomas Vinterberg finds his funny bone again with an excellent concept movie in which getting drunk is a cure-all
Notturno - by Gianfranco Rosi - VENICE 2020: The most meticulous of cinematic artists, Gianfranco Rosi, takes an intricate, compassionate and poetic look at daily life along the Middle Eastern front line
Notturno
by Gianfranco Rosi
VENICE 2020: The most meticulous of cinematic artists, Gianfranco Rosi, takes an intricate, compassionate and poetic look at daily life along the Middle Eastern front line
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful - by Gero von Boehm - Gero von Boehm signs his name to a fascinating documentary about a controversial figure in the history of fashion photography, typical of the paradoxes of creativity
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful
by Gero von Boehm
Gero von Boehm signs his name to a fascinating documentary about a controversial figure in the history of fashion photography, typical of the paradoxes of creativity
Wolfwalkers - by Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart - Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's animated flick is a beautiful tale of friendship, love and courage
Wolfwalkers
by Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart's animated flick is a beautiful tale of friendship, love and courage
Black Movie set to unspool in 100% digital form

Black Movie set to unspool in 100% digital form

As with every year, the 22nd edition of the Geneva-based festival promises tantalising cinematic discoveries despite health crisis constraints  

20/01 | Festivals | Awards | Switzerland

Filming wraps for Peter Flinth’s Against the Ice

Filming wraps for Peter Flinth’s Against the Ice

The Danish director’s new feature was shot in English and is being produced by RVK Studios, the outfit behind the Netflix original series Katla and the newly announced Entrapped  

20/01 | Production | Funding | Iceland

First-time director Alina Grigore in the final stages of post-production with Blue Moon

First-time director Alina Grigore in the final stages of post-production with Blue Moon

The drama explores the relationship between victim and abuser in a dysfunctional, rural family  

20/01 | Production | Funding | Romania

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Interviews

We chatted to Paddy Slattery, the writer-director of Broken Law, set for release on Netflix in the UK and Ireland tomorrow, 13 January
We chatted to Paddy Slattery, the writer-director of Broken Law, set for release on Netflix in the UK and Ireland tomorrow, 13 January
We talked to Miguel Morales about the landscape of film distribution in Spain and the Wanda Visión company's strategy
We talked to Miguel Morales about the landscape of film distribution in Spain and the Wanda Visión company's strategy
The new programme manager for Cannes’ Critics’ Week Thomas Rosso looks back on the 7th edition of Next Step which unfurled in December, and also touches upon Critics’ Week 2021
The new programme manager for Cannes’ Critics’ Week Thomas Rosso looks back on the 7th edition of Next Step which unfurled in December, and also touches upon Critics’ Week 2021
We talked to Christian Thomas about the landscape of film distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands, the strategy of the company Imagine Film, and the impact of the pandemic
We talked to Christian Thomas about the landscape of film distribution in Belgium and the Netherlands, the strategy of the company Imagine Film, and the impact of the pandemic
Bridging the Dragon chatted to Li Xinran, partner and producer at Lian Ray Pictures, the leading Chinese industry conglomerate behind a raft of commercial blockbusters
Bridging the Dragon chatted to Li Xinran, partner and producer at Lian Ray Pictures, the leading Chinese industry conglomerate behind a raft of commercial blockbusters
Bridging the Dragon chatted to Oscar-winning producer Hans de Weers, from the Netherlands’ FATT Productions
Bridging the Dragon chatted to Oscar-winning producer Hans de Weers, from the Netherlands’ FATT Productions
We met with the new General Manager of Wallimage Virginie Nouvelle
We met with the new General Manager of Wallimage Virginie Nouvelle
The Russian filmmaker talks about his psychological and dramatic thriller Text, playing as part of the Russian Film Festival on the platform Filmin
The Russian filmmaker talks about his psychological and dramatic thriller Text, playing as part of the Russian Film Festival on the platform Filmin
Fabrizio Maltese • Director of I fiori persi and Visage(s) d’Afrique

Interview: Fabrizio Maltese • Director of I fiori persi and Visage(s) d’Afrique

"I fiori persi was born out of a personal tragedy, set against the backdrop of a collective tragedy: Covid"

We met with Fabrizio Maltese who is currently finishing post-production on his two projects I fiori persi and Visage(s) d’Afrique, which were shot in Luxembourg, Mauritania and Italy  

19/01 | /Luxembourg

Hannaleena Hauru • Director of Fucking with Nobody

Interview: Hannaleena Hauru • Director of Fucking with Nobody

“I am used to navigating different worlds”

We talked to Hannaleena Hauru, the filmmaker behind the Venice Biennale College title Fucking with Nobody, now showing in its native Finland  

19/01 | /Finland

Attila Hartung’s Chain Reaction at the Les Arcs Coproduction Village

Attila Hartung’s Chain Reaction at the Les Arcs Coproduction Village

The Hungarian filmmaker’s second feature is one of the 18 projects in development set to be showcased at the Industry Village of the 12th Les Arcs Film Festival  

19/01 | Production | Funding | Hungary

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

Les Sorcières de l’Orient - by Julien Faraut - FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition - Rotterdam 2021 - Big Screen Competition
Les Sorcières de l’Orient
by Julien Faraut
FIPADOC 2021 - National Competition
Rotterdam 2021 - Big Screen Competition
My Donkey, My Lover & I - by Caroline Vignal - Cannes 2020 - Official Selection - Spanish release January 15
My Donkey, My Lover & I
by Caroline Vignal
Cannes 2020 - Official Selection
Spanish release January 15
Fucking with Nobody - by Hannaleena Hauru - Venice 2020 - Biennale College Cinema - Finnish release January 22
Fucking with Nobody
by Hannaleena Hauru
Venice 2020 - Biennale College Cinema
Finnish release January 22
Hope - by Maria Sødahl - Toronto 2019 – Discovery - Spanish release January 22
Hope
by Maria Sødahl
Toronto 2019 – Discovery
Spanish release January 22
Persian Lessons - by Vadim Perelman - Berlinale 2020 – Berlinale Special - Spanish release January 22
Persian Lessons
by Vadim Perelman
Berlinale 2020 – Berlinale Special
Spanish release January 22

Industry Reports

23/12/2020

Jane Mote • Consultant Editor, The Whickers

Jane Mote helps us to grasp the changing landscape for documentary filmmakers, with an eye on the post-Covid / post-Brexit world

22/12/2020

Irini Souganidou and Soli Beraha • Distributors, Feelgood Entertainment

We talked to Soli Beraha and Irini Souganidou of Feelgood Entertainment about the Greek film market and the impact of the pandemic

21/12/2020

The Post Production Forum prepares Post in Poland – Guide to the Polish Post-production

The special publication serves as a culmination of this year's edition of the Polish event, which included presentations from experts such as Dan Lebental

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