Cinema Europa

A cinematic journey across the continent.

Almost Nothing

Acclaimed animated short film nominated for the Cannes Short Film Palm Prize.

Andres and Me

Investigating the mysterious disappearance of a political speechwriter.

As People

Beautiful fourth film from this magical animator.

Asymmetrical Feel

Beautiful drawn animation by Ursula Ferrara.

At the River

A touching story of a friendship between mother and daughter.

California Dreamin'

US Marines pass through a Romanian town leaving havoc in their wake.

Cargo 200

Controversial true story: a policeman kidnaps and tortures a party official's daughter .

Chaotic Ana

A journey of self-discovery through past lives, with Charlotte Rampling.

Days and Clouds

A wife is left to cope when her husband becomes bankrupt.

Don't Think About It

Will an ex-rock star be reunited with his family after running away in the past?.

Echo

Spectres from the past haunt a father and son on the run..

Empties

The joy of old age: Josef deserts his job to fantasise about a new life.

Five Rooms

Another impressive piece of lyrical animation from the Ursula Ferrara .

Friends of Jesus

Male solidarity, loyalty and friendship are called into a question.

Horse Thieves

Two pairs of brothers collide in a tale of love, betrayal and revenge .

Hounds

Silence, snow and being sixteen in the beautiful wilds of northern Germany..

In Memory of Me

Claustrophobic and mysterious Venice-based thriller.

La Influencia

A single mother's sanity slowly unravels, leaving her children bewildered.

Iska's Journey

Homelessness and child trafficking in Loach-like Romanian drama.

Island of Lost Souls

Lulu's world is one of magic, occult and evil powers.

Jar City

Crimes and misdemeanours in the black heart of Iceland..

The Kibera Kid

Short film set in the slums of Nairobi.

Kidz in Da Hood

Wenders-like depiction of a friendship between a young man and a little girl.

The Lighthouse

A poetic reflection on memory and loss set in an Armenian landscape .

Lucidi Folli

A beautiful erotic black and white animation.

A Man's Job

A family man becomes a prostitute to support his wife and family. .

Marcela

Extraordinarily moving and striking portrait of marriage in 80s Czech society.

Mataharis

Three female detectives fight to balance work and domestic life .

The Match

A colourful and hugely inventive short.

Max & Co

Will Max be able to find his father, and foil a dastardly plan?.

The Mosquito Problem & Other Stories

Appealing documentary about life in the Bulgarian town of Belene.

One Hundred Nails

A provocative, anti-religious statement from Ermanno Olmi.

OPIUM - Diary of a Madwoman

A sexual and literary relationship develops between a doctor and his patient.

Return to Goree

A fascinating history of music and slavery.

Saturno Contro

A touching drama about a long-lasting friendship and illness.

Savior's Square

Social realism: the struggles of everyday life for a married couple in Poland.

The Substitute

Is the evil substitute teacher truly an alien?.

Thieves

A young delinquent meets a girl who leads him deeper into crime.

The Trap

To kill or not to kill? A man struggles with his conscience.

The Unpolished

Stevie searches for meaning in her life, in spite of her wayward parents.

Valzer

A day in the life of a hotel filmed in a continuous take.

We Want Roses Too

Feminist confessions: Italy's sexual revolution in the 60s and 70s.

With Your Permission

A black comedy about people falling out of love..

Wolfsbergen

A man plans his death, but will his self-absorbed family intervene?.

La Zona

When a break-in goes wrong a boy tries to escape a wealthy gated community.

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