Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Rothko's rare paper paintings in Norway, Francis Ford Coppola's mad 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and a new Billie Eilish album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. Here's what's good (and bizarre) in Europe this week. 18/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: Jury president Greta Gerwig on #MeToo and Trump on screen Greta Gerwig and her jury met the press today to discuss their roles as members of the jury, the possible repercussions of the French #MeToo on the festival, and if a film on Donald Trump can be viewed objectively. 14/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: The 10 Palme d’Or contenders you need to look out for The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week (Tuesday 14 May). Here's everything you need to know about the Palme d'Or contending films that we're giddily anticipating. 12/05/2024
Culture news SXSW Festival to launch London edition in June 2025 The Austin-born festival will bring discussions, music and tech showcases, film and TV events, and visual arts to East London’s Shoreditch. 08/05/2024
Culture news Cannes Film Festival announces full 2024 lineup Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice," a drama depicting Donald Trump, and Andrea Arnold's "Bird," starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, stand out as notable entries in this year's Cannes competition. 11/04/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: Coppola, Lucas and 'Furiosa' - Everything we know so far From Francis Ford Coppola’s new film to the Honorary Palme this year, here’s everything you need to know about the Cannes Film Festival before the full programme announcement. 10/04/2024
Culture news Citizen Queer: Thessaloniki celebrates LGBTQI+ documentary cinema Greece's Citizen Queer film festival aims to pay tribute to the origins of LGBTQI+ representation in cinema, along with its pioneers. For so long hidden in the shadows, now the art form is finally getting to shine in the spotlight, writes Elise Morton. 10/03/2024
Culture news Palestinian Lina Soualem's uplifting feature opens FIFDH film festival 'Bye Bye Tiberias' tells the story of four generations of Palestinian women who managed to keep their memories alive despite dispossession and exile. 09/03/2024
Culture news Inside 2024's International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights Taking place between 8 and 17 March, the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) returns for its 22nd edition in Geneva. 08/03/2024
Culture news Horror, humour and music: Is Fantasporto the ultimate film festival? The 44th edition of the Porto International Film Festival has a varied selection for all tastes, with around 100 films on show at the Batalha Cinema Centre. 06/03/2024
Culture news Melancholia, Love and Sasquatches: Top 10 Movies from Berlinale 2024 Here is our Top 10 from this year's Berlin International Film Festival - keep an eye out for these gems. 28/02/2024
Culture news Gaza dialogue amid controversy: We meet the Tiny Space Initiative While the highly politicised 74th edition of the Berlinale ended with the announcement of an investigation and accusations of antisemitism, there was one small location trying to do some good during the festival. Euronews Culture met the people behind the Tiny Space initiative. 27/02/2024
Culture news Golden Bear 2024 goes to Mati Diop’s restitution documentary 'Dahomey' A strange set of choices for the winners of this year's Berlinale - but the Golden Bear is merited, with the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop providing a fascinating and multifaceted look at a timely issue centred around the ills of colonialism. 24/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024: Director Brandt Andersen on 'The Strangers' Case' Rare are films like 'The Strangers' Case' that manage to combine striking authenticity with suspenseful, pulse-racing thrills. Euronews Culture sits down with veteran producer, director and activist Brandt Andersen to discuss his film, starring Omar Sy and premiering at the Berlinale. 23/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Des Teufels Bad' ('The Devil's Bath') A punishingly bleak but mesmerizing portrait of female depression in 18th century Austria and the sins of religious dogma that persist to this day. 21/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024: Inside the Martin Scorsese press conference Martin Scorsese comes to the Berlin Film Festival to receive his honorary Golden Bear. We were at the press conference... 21/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Sasquatch Sunset' Who knew that one of the most memorable films at this year's Berlinale would feature sasquatches pissing, pooping, and discovering the vastness of their world? 20/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'My Favourite Cake' A masterful Iranian tragicomedy that stands as an early contender for this year's Golden Bear. 17/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'A Different Man' Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson give it their best in a modern fairy tale about appearances that could have been elevated by embracing previously teased daring beats. 16/02/2024
Culture news Berlinale 2024 review: 'Small Things Like These' An understated and deeply impactful film about one of Ireland’s darkest moments, powered by Cillian Murphy and a standout performance by Emily Watson. 16/02/2024