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On the Water - by Peeter Simm - Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead

On the Water
by Peeter Simm
Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead

Kindred - by Joe Marcantonio - Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes

Kindred
by Joe Marcantonio
Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes

The Penultimate - by Jonas Kærup Hjort - Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism

The Penultimate
by Jonas Kærup Hjort
Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism

Caliber 9 - by Toni D'Angelo - Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor

Caliber 9
by Toni D'Angelo
Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor

When I'm Done Dying - by Nisan Dağ - Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture

When I'm Done Dying
by Nisan Dağ
Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture

Nothing But the Sun - by Arami Ullón - Arami Ullón’s powerful second feature film finally allows the hitherto silenced culture of the Ayoreo people to express itself freely

Nothing But the Sun
by Arami Ullón
Arami Ullón’s powerful second feature film finally allows the hitherto silenced culture of the Ayoreo people to express itself freely

Sanremo - by Miroslav Mandic - Miroslav Mandić examines the possibility of romance blossoming in a nursing home, flying in the face of dementia

Sanremo
by Miroslav Mandic
Miroslav Mandić examines the possibility of romance blossoming in a nursing home, flying in the face of dementia

Karnawal - by Juan Pablo Félix - In his debut feature, a film built primarily on anticipation, Juan Pablo Félix follows the rhythm and some complicated family dynamics

Karnawal
by Juan Pablo Félix
In his debut feature, a film built primarily on anticipation, Juan Pablo Félix follows the rhythm and some complicated family dynamics

Review: In the Mirror

Review: In the Mirror

Laila Pakalniņa reinterprets the fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in a CrossFit-obsessed universe that is not too far removed from reality

26/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

The online edition of the 2020 Post Production Forum unveils a varied programme

The online edition of the 2020 Post Production Forum unveils a varied programme

The Polish-based event focusing on post-production has invited top local and international experts to share their knowledge; the forum will be held online from 4-6 December

25/11 | Industry | Market | Poland

The European film industry strives to find its way through the second wave of the coronavirus

The European film industry strives to find its way through the second wave 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

25/11 | Europe

Jonas Kærup Hjort • Director of The Penultimate

Interview: Jonas Kærup Hjort • Director of The Penultimate

"I wanted the main character to guide us trough existential questions of life"

We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival

23/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

Nuno Bernardo • Producer, beActive Entertainment

Interview: Nuno Bernardo • Producer, beActive Entertainment

“Digital distribution of film and TV programmes became more relevant than ever”

We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop

25/11 | /Portugal/Germany

Arami Ullón • Director of Nothing but the Sun

Interview: Arami Ullón • Director of Nothing but the Sun

“I would have needed to embark upon a lengthy process of investigation and learning”

We chatted with the Paraguayan director living in Switzerland Arami Ullón about Nothing but the Sun, which was presented in a world premiere in the opening slot of the IDFA

10/11 | IDFA 2020

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We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear

We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear

We chatted to Estonian-born director Lauri Randla, who, in Goodbye Soviet Union, shows that while the past can be tragic, you can also laugh at it

We chatted to Estonian-born director Lauri Randla, who, in Goodbye Soviet Union, shows that while the past can be tragic, you can also laugh at it

Filmmakers Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf talk to Cineuropa about their debut feature, The Translator, playing in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights

Filmmakers Rana Kazkaz and Anas Khalaf talk to Cineuropa about their debut feature, The Translator, playing in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights

We chatted to Eugen Jebeleanu, whose first feature, Poppy Field, has just had its world premiere in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights

We chatted to Eugen Jebeleanu, whose first feature, Poppy Field, has just had its world premiere in the First Feature Competition at Tallinn Black Nights

We talked to debuting director Sonia Liza Kenterman about Tailor, after she got to celebrate its world premiere in an actual cinema

We talked to debuting director Sonia Liza Kenterman about Tailor, after she got to celebrate its world premiere in an actual cinema

We talked to Miroslav Mandić, the director of Sanremo, which is celebrating its world premiere at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival

We talked to Miroslav Mandić, the director of Sanremo, which is celebrating its world premiere at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival

We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop

We met up with Portuguese producer Nuno Bernardo, one of the experts of the 2020 edition of Erich Pommer Institut’s Digital Distribution workshop

We spoke to Vit Schmarc, CEO of Artcam Films, who shared with us some insight on the situation of independent film distribution in the Czech Republic

We spoke to Vit Schmarc, CEO of Artcam Films, who shared with us some insight on the situation of independent film distribution in the Czech Republic

The Lanzarote Muestra Internacional de Cine refuses to skip a beat

The Lanzarote Muestra Internacional de Cine refuses to skip a beat

The volcanic island is about to hold the tenth edition of its festival, with a selection of the very best in the short and feature-length formats, and a sizeable presence of Canary Islanders

25/11 | Lanzarote 2020

EFP announces 2021 Shooting Stars jury members

EFP announces 2021 Shooting Stars jury members

The 24th edition of the initiative will introduce 10 up-and-coming actors and actresses to press and industry during the Berlinale in February 2021

25/11 | Shooting Stars 2021

Review: On the Water

Review: On the Water

Peeter Simm’s new feature is a pleasant feel-good dramedy, characterised by a whimsical sense of humour and a charismatic young lead

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

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Sky High - by Daniel Calparsoro - Spanish release November 27

Sky High
by Daniel Calparsoro
Spanish release November 27

Servants - by Ivan Ostrochovský - Berlinale 2020 - Encounters - Swedish release November27

Servants
by Ivan Ostrochovský
Berlinale 2020 - Encounters
Swedish release November27

In the Mirror - by Laila Pakalniņa - Tallin 2020 - Competition

In the Mirror
by Laila Pakalniņa
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Submission - by Leonardo Antonio - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Submission
by Leonardo Antonio
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Gracious Night - by Mika Kaurismäki - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Gracious Night
by Mika Kaurismäki
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Review: Caliber 9

Review: Caliber 9

Toni D'Angelo offers up a pacy sequel to the 1970s crime movie Caliber 9, adapting it to the modern criminal world though failing to convey the atmosphere of its predecessor

25/11 | Turin 2020

18 projects presented at I+P, Ideas para producir

18 projects presented at I+P, Ideas para producir

The 14th edition of the rendezvous organised by the Galician Audiovisual Cluster is unspooling online; fiction films and documentaries are taking part alongside TV series

25/11 | Industry | Market | Spain

Review: The Penultimate

Review: The Penultimate

Jonas Kærup Hjort’s debut feature is a complex, Kafkaesque piece rich in absurdity, black humour and symbolism

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

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The Sign Painter - by Viestur Kairish - Viesturs Kairiss shows that you can paint over history all you want, but it will always be there

The Sign Painter
by Viestur Kairish
Viesturs Kairiss shows that you can paint over history all you want, but it will always be there

Erna at War - by Henrik Ruben Genz - Henrik Ruben Genz's movie is a tale of courage and maternal love starring Trine Dyrholm in the lead role

Erna at War
by Henrik Ruben Genz
Henrik Ruben Genz's movie is a tale of courage and maternal love starring Trine Dyrholm in the lead role

As Far as I Know - by Nándor Lörincz, Bálint Nagy - In their debut feature, Nándor Lőrincz and Bálint Nagy examine the influence of a rape and the ensuing trauma on the lives of, and relationship dynamics between, a yuppie couple

As Far as I Know
by Nándor Lörincz, Bálint Nagy
In their debut feature, Nándor Lőrincz and Bálint Nagy examine the influence of a rape and the ensuing trauma on the lives of, and relationship dynamics between, a yuppie couple

The Last Hillbilly - by Diane-Sara Bouzgarrou, Thomas Jenkoe - Diane Sara Bouzgarrou and Thomas Jenkoe’s documentary gifts the viewers with a poetic, puzzling and disorienting account of a family living in the heart of the Appalachians

The Last Hillbilly
by Diane-Sara Bouzgarrou, Thomas Jenkoe
Diane Sara Bouzgarrou and Thomas Jenkoe’s documentary gifts the viewers with a poetic, puzzling and disorienting account of a family living in the heart of the Appalachians

Beasts - by Naël Marandin - Recipient of a 2020 Cannes label and carried by excellent performances, Naël Marandin’s accomplished second feature is a story of domination among the economic challenges of animal farming

Beasts
by Naël Marandin
Recipient of a 2020 Cannes label and carried by excellent performances, Naël Marandin’s accomplished second feature is a story of domination among the economic challenges of animal farming

The Grocer’s Son, the Mayor, the Village and the World... - by Claire Simon - Claire Simon creates an endearing film about the surprising human adventure that was the creation of the Tënk platform in the village of Lussas, where documentary and agriculture go hand in hand

The Grocer’s Son, the Mayor, the Village and the World...
by Claire Simon
Claire Simon creates an endearing film about the surprising human adventure that was the creation of the Tënk platform in the village of Lussas, where documentary and agriculture go hand in hand

Ultimina - by Jacopo Quadri - To savour this documentary by Jacopo Quadri, viewers need to relax into the pace of rural life of times gone by and breathe in time with a proud-spirited woman

Ultimina
by Jacopo Quadri
To savour this documentary by Jacopo Quadri, viewers need to relax into the pace of rural life of times gone by and breathe in time with a proud-spirited woman

Goodbye Soviet Union - by Lauri Randla - Lauri Randla’s nostalgia-tinged comedy proves that although things used to be difficult, there’s no reason why we shouldn't laugh about them now

Goodbye Soviet Union
by Lauri Randla
Lauri Randla’s nostalgia-tinged comedy proves that although things used to be difficult, there’s no reason why we shouldn't laugh about them now

Review: Kindred

Review: Kindred

Joe Marcantonio’s debut feature is an outstanding psychological thriller, able to keep viewers on thin ice for 90 minutes

25/11 | Black Nights 2020 | First Feature Competition

The selection of the first Annecy Festival Residency has been revealed

The selection of the first Annecy Festival Residency has been revealed

The animation festival organisers have selected three projects, including Piece from Irish director Alan Holly, and Le Cœur à danser from French duo Pierre Le Couviour - Amine El Ouarti

25/11 | Industry | Market | France

The International Emmy Award goes to the Czech Republic in a historic win

The International Emmy Award goes to the Czech Republic in a historic win

Czech online series #martyisdead netted the coveted prize in the Best Short-Form Series category, becoming the first ever Czech Emmy winner

25/11 | Festivals | Awards | Czech Republic/USA

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Interviews

We had a chat with Alberto La Monica, director of the Lecce European Film Festival, about its recent edition and what the Italian region in which it takes place has to offer to the industry

We had a chat with Alberto La Monica, director of the Lecce European Film Festival, about its recent edition and what the Italian region in which it takes place has to offer to the industry

We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival

We chatted with Danish filmmaker Jonas Kærup Hjort, who is screening his convoluted and surreal debut feature The Penultimate at Tallinn's Black Nights Film Festival

We talked to Galician director Alfonso Zarauza following the presentation of Ons, his latest movie, in the Extraordinary Histories section of the Seville Film Festival

We talked to Galician director Alfonso Zarauza following the presentation of Ons, his latest movie, in the Extraordinary Histories section of the Seville Film Festival

Alessandro Giacobbe, Managing Director of Academy Two, broke down for us the main challenges for independent distributors in Italy

Alessandro Giacobbe, Managing Director of Academy Two, broke down for us the main challenges for independent distributors in Italy

With the documentary Dear Werner, Spaniard Pablo Maqueda follows in Herzog’s footsteps, re-embarking on one of his journeys with the exact same adventurous spirit, faith and love of cinema

With the documentary Dear Werner, Spaniard Pablo Maqueda follows in Herzog’s footsteps, re-embarking on one of his journeys with the exact same adventurous spirit, faith and love of cinema

Carlo Lavagna’s second feature film Shadows is a tense psychological thriller shot in English, which is now available on Italian VOD platforms

Carlo Lavagna’s second feature film Shadows is a tense psychological thriller shot in English, which is now available on Italian VOD platforms

We spoke to Nermin Hamzagić, who is competing at the Zagreb Film Festival with Full Moon, a socially aware thriller that is also nominated for the EFA Award in the European Discovery competition

We spoke to Nermin Hamzagić, who is competing at the Zagreb Film Festival with Full Moon, a socially aware thriller that is also nominated for the EFA Award in the European Discovery competition

We talked to Ramiro Ledo, president of the Spanish association PROMIO, which stands up for cultural diversity, audiovisual literacy and a greater presence of European titles in movie theatres

We talked to Ramiro Ledo, president of the Spanish association PROMIO, which stands up for cultural diversity, audiovisual literacy and a greater presence of European titles in movie theatres

Arte France Cinéma is supporting André Téchiné’s Les pieds sur Terre

Arte France Cinéma is supporting André Téchiné’s Les pieds sur Terre

Upcoming films by France’s Noémie Lvovsky, Portugal’s Tiago Guedes and Greece’s Alexandros Avranas will also be co-produced by the film arm of the French-German TV network

25/11 | Production | Funding | France

Ivaylo Hristov • Director of Fear

Interview: Ivaylo Hristov • Director of Fear

“I have always been interested in people who find the courage to state and defend their point of view”

We chatted with Bulgarian director Ivaylo Hristov, who is competing at Tallinn Black Nights with his fourth feature, the immigrant fable Fear

24/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

Review: When I'm Done Dying

Review: When I'm Done Dying

Turkish writer-director Nisan Dağ's second feature is an intriguing drama set in Istanbul's local hip-hop subculture

24/11 | Black Nights 2020 | Competition

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Trailers/Teasers/Clips

The Dawn - by Dalibor Matanic - Tallin 2020 - Competition

The Dawn
by Dalibor Matanic
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Armugan - by Jo Sol - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Armugan
by Jo Sol
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Baby - by Juanma Bajo Ulloa - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Baby
by Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Final Report - by István Szabó - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Final Report
by István Szabó
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Ulbolsyn - by Adilkhan Yerzhanov - Tallin 2020 - Competition

Ulbolsyn
by Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Tallin 2020 - Competition

Industry Reports

EDN introduces its 2020 Financing Guide

For the first time published as a digital edition, the guide provides filmmakers with all the industry contacts they need to finance their documentaries

Europa Distribution brings Solo to IDFA's Industry Talk

For the second year in a row, the distributors network co-organised various events at IDFA focused on the distribution of documentary films

A focus on Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria by Europa Distribution

The European distributors network sheds some light on the situation of independent film distribution in the countries

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