Slovak scriptwriters Katarina Uhrova competes for the Krzysztof Kieslowski ScripTeast Award during the 2013 Cannes IFF with Retro Paradise, the story of a teen whose parents send him on holiday back to the era of socialism.
Romania is represented at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by two productions, the short film Shadow of a Cloud by Radu Jude, in the Quinzane des Realisateurs section and In the Fishtank, by Tudor Jurgiu, selected in the Cinefondation section.
Czech scriptwriter Václav Marhoul competes for the Krzysztof Kieslowski ScripTeast Award during the 2013 Cannes IFF with Painted Bird, theharrowing story of the wanderings of a boy abandoned by his parents during World War II, based on the novel by Jerzy Kosiński.
The Animator of the Legendary Beatles´ Yellow Submarine Becomes Honorary President of AniFest
Festivals 24-04-2013This year's international animated film festival boasts an exclusive guest. The world-renowned British animator and director Gerald Potterton is to assume the position of honorary president of the festival. His public profile grew mainly as a result of his work on the film “The Yellow Submarine” (Beatles) and as director of the cult animated sci-fi film “Heavy Metal”. Both films have been included in the festival program. AniFest takes place simultaneously in Teplice, Duchcov and Krupka from 26th April to 1st May 2013.
The 32nd Istanbul Film Festival,organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and sponsored by AKBANK, ended on Sunday, April 14.
Preparing for a busy Marché du film, Berlin-based world sales m-appeal includes two new titles into its line-up that just have been finished: JAPANESE DOG by Romanian helmer Tudor Cristian Jurgiu and the Russian THE MAJOR by Yuri Bykov.
Cyprus Film Days 2013 returns on the big screens of Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace Cinema
Festivals 11-04-2013Cyprus Film Days 2013 hits the big screens of Rialto Theatre and Zena Palace Cinema in its 11th edition, from the 19 – 28 April 2013, and celebrates cinema, presenting outstanding cinematic gems. Some of the most awarded films of the year alongside new voices and established filmmakers from the international independent cinema will be screened.
THE PIANO GODDESS, ROCK MONSTER AND OTHERS IN THE MUSICAL COMPETITION AT THE 53RD KRAKOW FILM FESTIVAL
Festivals 11-04-2013Krakow, 10th April 2013 – The organizers of the Krakow Film Festival have announced the shortlist of films for the feature-length music documentaries competition, DocFilmMusic. It’s the first edition of this contest, the winner will be awarded with a Golden Heynal.
The 4th LGBT Film Festival 2013 is one of the most important events on the cultural map of Poland. It takes place every year and is the biggest feast of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) cinema in the country.
The 8th edition of the Meetings on the Bridge organised within the scope of the 32nd Istanbul Film Festival under the sponsorship of Efes starts.
