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The European Union Film Festival is a celebration of the diversity and depth of European cinema. Featuring award-winning films from European Union countries, it offers a ‘Window to Europe’ to the audience and demonstrates the power of cinema to transcend boundaries and create shared experiences. The 29th edition of the festival brings an eclectic mix of films, including over 10 India premieres, deeply rooted in European culture and society that explore the many facets of humanity, life, and everything in between.

Festival Line Up

What a Feeling

2024, directed by Kat Rohrer

110 Mins.

A

Synopsis: Marie Theres, 52, seems to have it all: a 20-year marriage to her husband Alexander, a teenage daughter, Anna, and a successful career as a doctor. But in a single moment, everything unravels. Her husband walks out, her daughter rebels, she is suspended from the hospital after a near-fatal mistake, and even her friends turn their backs on her. Enter Fa, a bold, free-spirited Iranian woman who runs a carpentry business with her siblings while caring for their elderly mother. Though the two women are complete opposites, they are irresistibly drawn to each other. Both must confront and break free from the self-imposed limitations of their lives if they truly want to find happiness.

Austria

Romantic Comedy

Employee of the Month (L’employée Du Mois)

2022, by Véronique Jadin

78 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: What does employer loyalty really mean? And what does a lifetime of service actually get you? That’s exactly what Inès wants to find out. Inès (45) may behave like a model employee at her job selling cleaning products, but she isn’t recognized or paid properly. Under the blasé gaze of Mélody, the young trainee, she decides to ask Patrick, her boss, for her first raise. But the situation gets out of hand, Mélody tries to intercede and Patrick ends up with a broken skull. The accident looks like a crime. What can be done? What Ines knows how to do best: clean up.

Belgium

Comedy

Because I Love Bad Weather (Защото обичам лошото време)

2024, directed by Yana Lekarska

100 mins

UA 13+

Synopsis: When Irina can no longer bear living in a world of lies, she escapes to the one place that still feels safe—where she is truly happy. On a rainy spring day, Irina returns to the seaside town where she spent her childhood summers. There, she unexpectedly reunites with Boris, a man she hasn’t seen in 20 years. Together, they embark on a journey to rediscover their past that may change their future. Or would it?

Bulgaria

Drama/Romance

EMBRYO LARVA BUTTERFLY

2023,directed by Kyros Papavassiliou

91 mins

A

Synopsis: In a world where time shifts arbitrarily, a couple’s relationship faces constant challenges as their memories of the past, present, and future endlessly change. Penelope and Isidoros live in a reality where today they are lovers, but tomorrow they may be strangers. Here, time doesn’t follow a linear path—days appear randomly from different points in time, blurring the boundaries between past, present, and future, if those ideas even hold meaning. Their relationship exists in a state of perpetual uncertainty, defined by a mutual search for understanding and reassurance. Just beyond their world lies another, where time flows in a straight line. It is possible to cross from this unpredictable realm into the world of linear time, but the conditions for such a journey are unclear, and the cost is steep. This imaginative film explores the paradoxes of time and the complexities of romantic and human relationships.

Cyprus

Drama

Restore Point (Bod Obnovy)

2023,directed by Robert Hloz

115 mins

UA 16+

Synopsis: In 2041, Central Europe stands on the edge of crisis as deep social and economic inequality threaten the fabric of society. A scientific breakthrough now enables humanity to revive victims of violent crimes by backing up their brains every two days. This innovative technology presents a unique opportunity for a driven young detective to delve into the murder of a couple as a restoration team works to bring one of the victims back to life.

Czech Republic

Thriller/Sci-Fi

Sons (Vogter)

2024,directed by Gustav Möller

100 mins

A

The question arises: what takes precedence—the profound personal grief or the duty to one’s job? The idealistic prison guard Eva (Sidse Babett Knudsen) confronts the most challenging dilemma of her life when a young man connected to her past is transferred to the prison where she works. Without disclosing her secret, she requests a transfer to his block, thus unfolding a tense psychological thriller where Eva’s commitment to justice threatens to unravel her morality and jeopardise her future.

Denmark

Drama/Thriller

Stairway To Heaven (Taevatrepp)

2023,directed by Mart Kivastik

107 mins

UA

With his friend’s dying breath, Uu is entrusted with a secret—a way to travel back in time. As an engineer, Uu doesn't believe in miracles, but to his surprise, the method works. In the past, everything is idyllic: an endless summer filled with long hair, girls, and the taste of Jenkki chewing gum. In contrast, his present reality is steeped in autumn—his friends are bitter, the girls are married, and his father is severely ill. Now, Uu must make a life-altering decision: will he live in the nostalgic summer of the past or face the harsh autumn of the present?

Estonia

Drama / Comedy

Death is a Problem for the Living (PELURI – KUOLEMA ON ELÄVIEN ONGELMA)

2023,directed by Teemu Nikki

93 mins

UA 16+

Risto and Arto, the two least-expensive hearse drivers on the market, are watching their lives collapse around them. Risto is addicted to gambling and his marriage is in crisis. Arto recently discovered that he was born with 85% less brain than the average person, and as a result has been abandoned by everyone. Risto and Arto, end up risking everything to win back what they have lost.

Finland

Drama / Comedy

Jim's Story (Le roman de Jim)

2024,directed by Jean-Marie Larrieu & Arnaud Larrieu

101 mins

UA

Synopsis: One evening in Saint-Claude, Haut-Jura, Aymeric unexpectedly encounters Florence, a former coworker who is now six months pregnant and single. When she gives birth to Jim, Aymeric steps in to support her, and they share joyful years together as a makeshift family. However, everything changes when Christophe, Jim's biological father, suddenly reappears. What begins as a potential melodrama unfolds into an odyssey of fatherhood, and what it means to be one.

France

Drama / Comedy

Afire (Roter Himmel)

2023,directed by Christian Petzold

102 mins

A

Synopsis: While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon and photographer Felix are intrigued by Nadja, a mysterious young woman staying at Felix’s family holiday home. Nadja quickly captivates Leon, not only with her passionate affair with lifeguard Devid but also through her brutally honest insights, which force him to confront his artistic shortcomings. As Leon and Nadja grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens their group, challenging Leon to explore whether he can genuinely care for anyone beyond himself.

Germany

Comedy/Romance/Drama

Animal

2023,directed by Sofia Exarchou

116 mins

A

Synopsis: Under the scorching Greek sun, animators at an all-inclusive island resort gear up for the bustling tourist season. Kalia, the group leader, oversees the creation of paper decorations, vibrant costumes, and captivating dance shows. As summer progresses and the pressure mounts, the nights grow tumultuous, exposing Kalia’s inner turmoil amid the chaos. Yet, when the spotlight shines once more, the show must go on, forcing Kalia to navigate the delicate balance between performance and personal struggle.

Greece

Drama

Without Air (Elfogy a levego)

2023,directed by Katalin Moldovai

105 mins

A

Synopsis: An innocent movie recommendation by a literature high-school teacher, Ana Bauch, ends up in an accusation put forth by a parent to the school’s principal. This sets off a series of events that cause Ana to slip away from the ground she thought was solid.

Hungary

Drama

An Irish Goodbye

2022,directed by Tom Berkeley & Ross White

23 mins

UA

Synopsis: On a farm in rural Northern Ireland, estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan are compelled to reunite after the unexpected death of their mother. However, when they stumble upon an unfulfilled bucket list left behind by her, their fraught reunion takes an unexpected turn. As they set out to complete the list, the journey forces them to confront their past, and re-investigate their fractured relationship.

Ireland

Drama / Comedy

La Chimera

2023, directed by Alice Rohrwacher

130 Mins.

A

SYNOPSIS: Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina (Yile Yara Vianello). To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, and goes inside the earth—in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera..

Italy

Drama/Comedy

Black Velvet (Melnais samts)

2024, directed by Liene Linde

92 Mins.

UA 16+

Synopsis: Marta is now in her 30s and has long abandoned her cinematic dreams. Stuck in a routine job, she spends her days caring for her chronically ill cat, dealing with her stoner boyfriend, and telling her friends that she'll soon start writing her new script. Secretly battling functional depression, Marta continues to dream of making films, drawn to the therapeutic power of storytelling, yet paralysed by her own fear. When her friend Kaspars returns to town, Marta is thrust into a series of increasingly chaotic events. In this dark comedy, Marta is forced to confront the inevitable question every filmmaker faces: if you want to direct films, can you first direct yourself out of your own depression? The film explores the life of a millennial woman navigating the complexities of adulthood while chasing her long-held dream.

Latvia

Drama

Five And A Half Love Stories In An Apartment In Vilnius, Lithuania (Penkios su puse meilės istorijos, nutikusios viename Vilniaus bute)

2023, directed by Tomas Vengris

112 Mins.

A

Synopsis: An empty flat in Vilnius becomes a temporary home for guests from Israel, Hungary, Poland, and Ireland. With each online booking, new stories of love, hate, hope, and guilt unfold within the aging walls of the building. Through a series of vignettes, the film explores the intricate dynamics of desire and love, as seen through the brief but intense experiences of five Airbnb guests—each in the midst of their own romantic entanglements and personal crises. As these fleeting encounters intertwine, the apartment becomes a silent witness to the complexities of human connection.

Lithuania

Drama/Romance

The Last Ashes (Läif a Séil)

2023, directed by Loïc Tanson

120 Mins.

A

Synopsis: For centuries, Luxembourg has endured successive authoritarian and foreign regimes, leaving its population ravaged by waves of famine and disease. In the desolate northern region, the GRAFF family, led by a strict patriarch, governs an isolated village that has survived endless hardships. The family's iron rule, founded on piety and oppression, ensures the villagers' survival, but at a steep cost. Twelve-year-old Helene, unwilling to accept these suffocating laws, plans her escape with the help of Jon, the youngest Graff son, who shares a deep bond with her. As they seek freedom, the questions loom: Can Helene truly escape this isolated, patriarchal stronghold? What will become of her family? And what is it like to live in a dystopian world where survival demands the sacrifice of freedom and individuality?

Luxembourg

Drama/History

Blood on the Crown

2021, directed by Davide Ferrario

102 Mins.

UA

Synopsis: Set in the turbulent aftermath of World War I in 1919, the film explores the Maltese people's uprising for independence from British rule. As tensions boil over, the citizens of Malta rise against their colonial oppressors, demanding self-determination. The British Army is deployed to crush the riots, leading to a violent and bloody clash that the British government attempts to conceal. Over 100 Maltese citizens are accused of inciting the violence and imprisoned, becoming symbols of resistance in the fight for freedom. The film examines the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who dared to challenge power, setting the stage for Malta’s eventual path to independence.

Malta

Drama

Como el Viento

2023, directed by Jacqueline van Vugt

108 Mins.

UA 13+

During the ferry crossing from Morocco to Spain, three storylines intertwine, linked to the characters' fear of loss and love for one another. The Moroccan, Spanish, and Dutch characters strive to connect to their loved ones, however, their helplessness leaves room for the inevitable. Fear of loss shapes their destinies. As the boat docks in Spain, the drama unfolds as the characters come face to face with the consequences of their actions.

Netherlands

Drama

Dangerous Men ( Niebezpieczni dżentelmeni)

2022, directed by Maciej Kawalski

107 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński, Witkacy, Joseph Conrad, and Bronisław Malinowski—four prominent figures of the Zakopane bohemians—awaken after a night of heavy drinking. Their splitting hangovers cloud their memories, leaving them clueless about the night's events. The

Poland

Drama/Comedy

BAAN

2023, directed by Leonor Teles

100 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: When Home stops feeling like one, wandering becomes routine. Time, space and emotions implode, blurring Lisbon with Bangkok. Past, present or perhaps future intertwine in a story that begins when EL meets K.

Portugal

Drama

Horia

2023, directed by Ana Maria Comanescu

108 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: After a heated argument with his father, Horia, a teenager from a small Romanian village, makes a bold, impulsive decision: to leave home and travel across the country on his father's old Mobra moped in pursuit of the girl he loves. Along the way, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Stela, a clever and mischievous young girl. Forced by circumstances to travel together, the two navigate a series of challenges and obstacles, turning what began as a solo road trip into an adventure of unexpected companionship and self-discovery. Through heartbreak, humour, and the open road, what do Horia and Stela discover? Do they remain the same people after this journey?

Romania

Adventure/Drama

The Man Without Guilt (L'uomo senza colpa)

2023, directed by Ivan Gergolet

112 Mins.

UA 16+

Synopsis: Angela, a compassionate and dedicated carer, has spent years tending to others while carrying the weight of her own grief. A widow, she lost her husband to an asbestos-related illness—a fate shared by many workers in the community. The man responsible for the deadly conditions, now elderly and crippled, is admitted to the hospital. When his son approaches Angela with a job offer to care for his father, she accepts. Fuelled by a quiet rage and the hope of revenge, Angela steps into the role. What happens next? Does she remain a carer or uses that as an opportunity to take revenge?

Slovenia

Drama/Thriller

The Teacher Who Promised The Sea (El maestro que prometió el mar)

2023, directed by Patricia Font

105 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: Ariadna (Laia Costa) discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of his father, who disappeared in the Civil War, for a long time. Determined to help him, she travels to Burgos, where they are exhuming a mass grave in which he could be buried. During her stay there, she will learn the story of Antoni Benaiges (Enric Auquer), a young teacher from Tarragona who before the war was her grandfather's teacher. Through an innovative pedagogical method Antoni inspired his students and made them a promise: to take them to see the sea.

Spain

Drama/Biography

UFO Sweden

2022, directed by Victor Danell

115 Mins.

UA 13+

Synopsis: A rebellious teenager, placed in foster care, is determined to uncover the truth about her father's mysterious disappearance. Convinced that he has not died but has been abducted by aliens, she seeks out a group of ufology enthusiasts who share her obsession with the unknown. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey filled with tension, drama, and unexpected adventures as they navigate the fringes of belief and scepticism.

Sweden

Sci-Fi

HOW IS KATIA? (Yak Tam Katia?)

2022, directed by Christina Tynkevych

102 Mins.

A

Synopsis: Anna is a 35-year-old single mother, working hard to provide a better future for her daughter Katia. A sudden turn of events makes Anna question her moral compass in a society where everyone has lost their own.

Ukraine

Drama

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