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NEW DELHI, November 26 (IANSlife): The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) concluded its physical edition in New Delhi on 13 November and started its virtual edition from 15 November to 15 December 2022. Indian viewers will have access to 35 films in 25 languages spanning 6 genres and they will be able to stream them whenever and wherever they want.
The virtual incarnation of the 27th edition of EUFF will offer audiences a curated store of 30 days of high-quality cinema designed to delight. It offers award-winning films in three sections: Eurorama: shows the latest award-winning films from 27 EU member states; India @ European Film Festivals: sponsored by the Dharamshala International Film Festival, a selection of major Indian films that have participated in prestigious European film festivals; and green cinema: fighting climate change.
The specially created section ‘India @ European Film Festival’ celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations between the European Union and India and highlights the work of some of India’s most followed filmmakers such as Rajan Khosa, Shrihar Sathi, Reema Das and Shubshish Bhutiani.
The Virtual Film Festival is a great opportunity for all film lovers and people interested in discovering new cultures and histories, accessing films that are not easily available and may not be released at all. The aim of the EU Film Festival is to create cinema through a completely new lens: the curators look at history in a world that can surprise us and offers a completely new perspective on cinema.
Films from India and the 27 EU Member States – Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark – will be screened at the “Free for All” festival organized by the European Union Delegation in India, the embassies of the EU members and regional partners. , Estonia, Finland, France and Germany Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
These films highlight individual stories yet reflect the global experience, providing a ‘window to Europe’ and demonstrating the power of cinema to transcend borders and create shared experiences.
Commenting on the festival, the Ambassador of the European Union to India, HEUgo Astoto, said: “It gives me great pleasure to bring the virtual edition of the EU Film Festival to a wider audience in India. The festival will take the audience on a journey through. Europe and India across genres such as comedy, action, drama and animation. This year marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between the EU and India and the film festival is a testament to long-standing cultural ties. To celebrate this historic milestone, the ‘Festival Virtual Stage’ will have a special ‘India @ European Festivals’ section showcasing the best of Indian cinema. Cinema is a bridge between different cultures; provides insight into daily life, experiences and endeavors across geographical boundaries. We invite you on an unprecedented cinematic journey through Europe. Good vision!
Speaking about the film’s programme, curators Veronika Flora and Valerio Caruso said: “The program of the 27th edition of the European Union Film Festival aims to create a dialogue by accompanying the viewer on a therapeutic journey. The festival offers an intriguing mix of genres and styles, from the jaw-dropping horizons of documentaries to The field of animation is more complex and dynamic than ever, from the sharp laughs of comedy to the emotional touch of animated drama and the powerful world of action. Our selection underlines the crucial role of intergenerational and intercultural dialogues as a means to eradicate stereotypes.
They added: “Europe and India share a longstanding love of storytelling which has manifested itself over the years through mutual inspiration, learning and cross-cultural dialogue. This year’s EU Film Festival is a celebration of these deep connections and stories that reclaim human experience across borders and boundaries.”
The following films will be screened in the virtual edition of the UEFA European Football Championship 2022:
European films
Austria / Fox in the hole; Belgium / Playground; Bulgaria / The naked truth about the Zhiguli group (Golata istina za grupa Zhiguli); Croatia / Even pigs go to heaven (Nosila je rubac crleni); Cyprus / dog; Czech Republic / Even mice belong to heaven (Mysi patri do nebe); Denmark/Knights of Justice; Estonia / rain; Finland / Force of Habit (En vanefraga); France / Les Parfums; Germany / coup; Greece / Sarto I Raftis; Hungary/Wild roots (Kulon falka); Ireland/Rose plays Julie; Italy / The Easy Life (La Vita Facile); Latvia / The Pit (Dre); Lithuania / Life feature film; Luxembourg / Ayo Sto Beni; Malta / Luzzo; Holland/Rumi; Portugal/Demon Jedi (Os demonios do meu escape); Romania / island; Slovenia/San Remo; Slovakia/chlep nas kazdudeni (liquid bread); Spain Volunteer (La Voluntaria); Sweden / Queen of Comedy
Ukrainian movie
My thoughts are silent
Movies about climate change
Denmark / in the snow; France / Velvet Queen; India / Giara; India / The climate challenge
Not a movie
Note Ek Hazarachi; Gattu: Mukti Bhawan (Hotel of Salvation); The village of rock stars
Recording process for watching movies by default:
Log in to www.euffindia.com
Click on the movie you want to watch
You will be redirected to the Festival area
If this is your first visit, you will need to register here
