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.
Films
Languages
Women Filmmakers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ukraine
2022
Christina Tynkevych
Rating:India
102 Min.
Rating:India
A 18+
Drama
Societal Control
Loss
Revenge
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.
Locarno Film Festival Concorso Cineasti del presente
Special Jury Prize (Filmmakers of the Present), Best Actress (Anastasiya Karpenko) – Locarno IFF 2022
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Austria
2024
Kat Rohrer
Rating:India
110 Min.
Rating:India
A
Romantic Comedy
LGBTQIA+
Self-Discovery
Sisterhood
Female Empowerment
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.
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
DIAGONALE – Festival des Österreichischen Films
OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
OUT FILM CT - Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival
FRAMELINE International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
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Belgium
2022
Véronique Jadin
Rating:India
78 Mins
Rating:India
UA 13+
Comedy
Capitalism
Gender Inequality
Sisterhood
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
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Bulgaria
2024
Yana Lekarska
Rating:India
100 mins
Rating:India
UA 13+
Drama/Romance
Friendship
Self-Discovery
Modern Day Anxiety
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?
28th Sofia International Film Festival - International Competition, Audience Award
20th CineFest Miskolci International Film Festival - East Europe competition section
26th Seoul International Women's Film Festival - Discovery competition section
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Cyprus
2023
Kyros Papavassiliou
Rating:India
91 Mins
Rating:India
A
Drama
Sci-fi
Dystopic
Human Relationships
Collision of Realities
Time Travel
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.
Sweden
2022
Victor Danell
Rating:India
115 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Sci-Fi
Adventure
Complex Relationships
Loss
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.
Taiwan Golden Horse Fantastic Film Festival
Trieste Science - Fiction Fest Méliès compétition
Sci-Fi London Film Festival
Spain
2023
Patricia Font
Rating:India
105 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Drama/Biography
History
Complex Relationships
Loss
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.
WINNER – 2024 GAUDI AWARDS – Audience Prize
OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2024 SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL
NOMINEE - 2024 SPANISH ACADEMY (GOYA) AWARDS - incl. Best Actor, Supporting Actress & Adapted Screenplay
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Slovenia
2023
Ivan Gergolet
Rating:India
112 Min.
Rating:India
UA 16+
Drama/Thriller
Revenge
Complex Relationships
Loss
Redemption
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?
Ettore Scola Award for best directing Bifest 2023
Vesna for Best Director Festival of Slovenian Film 2023
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2022
Beijing International Film Festival 2023
Sofia International Film Festival 2023
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Romania
2023
Ana Maria Comanescu
Rating:India
108 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Adventure/Drama
Self-Discovery
Complex Relationships
Teenage Angst
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?
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Portugal
2023
Leonor Teles
Rating:India
100 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Drama
Human Connection
Relationships
City Landscapes
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.
Locarno Film Festival - International Competition
Sarajevo Film Festival
Doclisboa - Festival Internacional de Cinema
Janela Internacional de Cinema do Recife
PÖFF Tallinn Film Festival
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Poland
2022
Maciej Kawalski
Rating:India
107 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Drama & Comedy
Crime
: 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 discovery of a dead stranger lying on the floor only adds to their confusion and dread. What happens next? Do they find closure?
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Netherlands
2023
Jacqueline van Vugt
Rating:India
108 Min.
Rating:India
UA 13+
Drama
Complex Relationships
Love
Loss
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.
2023 - Nederlands FF (World/National Premiere)
2023 - Seville European Film Festival (Spanish Premiere)
2023 - Warsaw IFF - In Competition (International Premiere)
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Malta
2021
Davide Ferrario
Rating:India
102 Min.
Rating:India
UA
Drama
Freedom
Human Resilience
Courage
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.
Davide Ferrario Best Director at Malta Film Award
Luxembourg
2023
Loïc Tanson
Rating:India
120 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama/History
Societal Control
Revenge
Female Empowerment
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?
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Lithuania
2023
Tomas Vengris
Rating:India
112 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama/ Romance
Love
Desire
Complex Relationships
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.
Black Nights 2023 - Rebels with a Cause - Best Film
Irish Premiere at the 68th Cork International Film Festival
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Latvia
2024
Liene Linde
Rating:India
92 Min.
Rating:India
UA 16+
Drama
Adulthood
Modern Day
Anxiety
Self Discover
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.
Italy
2023
Alice Rohrwacher
Rating:India
130 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama/ Comedy
Love
Loss
Relationships
Materialism
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.
Festival De Cannes 2023
Toronto International Film Festival
Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival
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Ireland
2022
Tom Berkeley & Ross White
Rating:India
23 Min.
Rating:India
UA
Drama/ Comedy
Family
Complex Relationships
Coming of Age
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.
Best Live Action Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards® 2023.
Best British Short Film at the 76th EE BAFTA Awards 2023.
Best Live Action Short Film at the 20th Irish Film and Television Awards 2023.
Hungary
2023
Katalin Moldovai
Rating:India
105 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama
Social Control
Education System
LGBTQIA+
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.
Official Selection, 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
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Greece
2023
Sofia Exarchou
Rating:India
116 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama
Capitalism
Inner Struggle
Anxiety
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.
Locarno 2023 Competition - Leopard for Best Performance (Dimitra Vlagopoulou)
Sarajevo 2023 Competition
Raindance Film Festival
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Germany
2023
Christian Petzold
Rating:India
102 Min.
Rating:India
A
Comedy/Romance/Drama
Climate Change
Mortality
Consumerism
Human Relationships
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.
Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
European Film Awards
Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023
Sofia International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
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France
2024
Jean-Marie Larrieu & Arnaud Larrieu
Rating:India
101 Min.
Rating:India
UA
Comedy/Drama
Fatherhood
Family
Human Relationships
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.
Festival de Cannes 2024, Sélection officielle, Cannes Première
Festival de La Baule 2024, Grand prix du meilleur film
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Finland
2023
Teemu Nikki
Rating:India
93 Min.
Rating:India
UA 16+
Comedy/Drama
Friendship
Forgiveness
Love
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.
FinlandK-16 Helsinki International Film Festival
Rome Film Festival
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Beijing International Film Festival
South Korea15 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
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Estonia
2023
Mart Kivastik
Rating:India
107 Min.
Rating:India
UA
Comedy/Drama
Human Relationships
Collision of Realities
Time Travel
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?
Black Nights 2023 Baltic Film Competition
Denmark
2024
Gustav Möller
Rating:India
100 Min.
Rating:India
A
Drama/Thriller
Grief
Moral Dilemma
Justice
Forgiveness
Psychological Thriller
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.
Berlin International Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Poland New Horizons International Film Festival
Indonesia Jakarta World Cinema
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Czech Republic
2023
Robert Hloz
Rating:India
115 Min.
Rating:India
UA 16+
Thriller/Sci-Fi
Straddling
Two Worlds
Social Control
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.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Hong Kong International Film Festival
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