CANNES: The Montenegrin Minister of Culture and Media, Tamara Vujović, and the French Minister of Culture, Rashida Dati, signed a film coproduction agreement between their countries during the 78th Cannes Film Festival (13 – 24 May 2025).
CICAE Elects New Board and Issues Call to Safeguard Democracy and Uphold Cinema Diversity
Region 18-05-2025CANNES: As the global arthouse movement and the CICAE celebrate their 70th anniversary this year during the Cannes International Film Festival, the association’s newly elected board of directors asserted that independent cinemas around the world remain incubators of innovation, crucial pillars of the health of a competitive and sustainable audiovisual industry, and uniquely committed to programmes that showcase diversity, democracy, and artistic freedom.
70th anniversary of the Arthouse Movement: CICAE elects its new Board and issues call to safeguard democracy and uphold cinema diversity
Press releases 18-05-2025A joint call to defend (film-) cultural diversity and pluralist democracy in times of increasing political crisis was issued on Wednesday during the general Assembly of the International Confederation of Arthouse Cinemas – CICAE in Cannes by leading independent exhibitors and industry professionals from across the world.
French Drama Oxana by Charlène Favier Screened at Hello Margit! Arts Festival in Budapest
Region 15-05-2025BUDAPEST: Charlène Favier’s sophomore feature Oxana screened at the new Hello Margit! Arts festival in Budapest ahead of its theatrical release in Hungary by Mozinet.
FNE has teamed up with FIPRESCI critics attending the Cannes Film Festival to rate the films in the Main Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight and Critics Week, giving the films 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 stars. 5 is the best and 1 is the worst. The ratings give an overview of critics’ opinions from a large number of countries and provide insights into what critics in many different countries think about the programme. FNE will be publishing updates each day from today until the end of the festival.
CICAE elects its new Board and issues call to safeguard democracy and uphold cinema diversity
Press releases 15-05-2025
Cyprus will present Dodekameron/Motherwitch and YES at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
FNE at Cannes 2025: Exclusive Trailer of Romanian Film Alișveriș, Selected for Cannes’ Semaine de la Critique 2025
Romania 13-05-2025CANNES: Alișveriș by young Romanian director Vasile Todinca will screen in the short films competition of the Semaine de la Critique (14 – 22 May 2025). The only Romanian title in Cannes 2025 will have its screenings on 19 May, with the official one taking place at the Espace Miramar at 20:45.
FNE at Cannes 2025: Bulgarian/Austrian Project Garden Alley 08 Pitched at Cannes Film Market 2025
Bulgaria 13-05-2025SOFIA: Garden Alley 08, a Bulgarian/Austrian feature film project directed by Olga Koleva and produced by Pavlina Jeleva of Geopoly, will be showcased at First Features LAB Pitch Session on 21 May 2025 at the Palais des Festivals. The event will be held within the Cannes Film Market and during the 78th Cannes Film Festival (13 – 24 May 2025).
PODGORICA: The Montenegrin film The Tower of Strength / Obraz directed by Nikola Vukčević won the awards for best director and best screenplay at the Zaragoza International Film Festival.
