26-09-2012

The 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus presents highlights of Eastern European cinema and strikes new paths

    The FilmFestival Cottbus invites you to its 22nd edition from November 6 to 11. The three competitions and over ten programme sections of the world’s leading forum for Eastern European cinema will show more than 130 productions from over 30 countries. During the festival week, the audience has the unique opportunity to view films from Eastern and Central Europe, many of which will have their world, international or German premiere in Cottbus.

    Sought-after and contested: the LUBINA In the feature film competition, ten current productions from Eastern Europe are set to compete for the main prize endowed with 20,000 euros as well as for the LUBINA glass award sculpture. An international jury will decide upon the prize-winners. The short film competition offers a platform for discovering and promoting young film talents, while the contributions to the U18 competition, the German-Polish competition of films for young people, present the life of youths in Germany and its neighbouring country. In addition, the best debut and amateur films, among others, will be given awards, and the distribution of a festival film in Germany will be supported. The 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus will award 20 prizes totalling 73,500 euros in value.

    globalEAST risks a view to Latin America This year, the search for Eastern European influences on global cinema leads the >globalEAST programme series to South America and the Caribbean, as well as to Spain and Portugal. From everyday stories to historical topics

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