European Union Film Festival in Goa
European Union Film Festival in Goa
22 European Films to be hosted at Entertainment Society of Goa from 1st – 8th July
New Delhi, 1 July 2017: The European Union Film Festival premiered in Goa today at Entertainment Society of Goa with a screening of the Belgian film Flying Home. This year, the festival will screen 22 latest and award winning European movies from varied genres ranging from comedy to gripping family drama, romance and adventure.
The European Union Film Festival, organized by the Delegation of the European Union, Directorate of Film Festivals, and Entertainment Society of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in Goa will run till 8th July, 2017. The festival was inaugurated today by Dr. Cesare Onestini, Charge d’Affaires, Delegation of European Union to India and Mr. Rajendra Talak, Vice-chairman of Entertainment Society of Goa.
The European Union Film Festival 2017 to be hosted at the Entertainment Society of Goa, brings to the city a selection of some of the finest and most riveting films coming out of Europe today. In its 22nd edition this year, the European Union Film Festival features a bouquet of 22 European films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
In this festival of award-winning European films, you will find perennial themes - the redemption of love, the resilience of youth, and the triumph of the human spirit in adversity. Highlights from the festival include the story of the inner struggle of a father, his complicated relationship with his son and the lonely mountains with hidden secrets from his past; coming-of-age of a 17 year old girl Raya, who has to take decisions that even a grown up woman would find difficult to make; a true story of a Moroccan man who decides to go back home and during his journey faces multiple obstacles, turning his story into a real odyssey; a stubborn violin maker and his pharmacist cousin who face hardship and tragedy as they oppose the powerful businessman who plans to force him from his house to build a luxurious new hotel in its place.
Speaking about the 22nd edition of the European Union Film festival in India Dr. Cesare Onestini, Charge d’Affaires, Delegation of European Union to India, said, "We are happy to provide an annual platform for the film enthusiasts to watch award winning European movies sitting right here. I believe that the cinema has a universal appeal and helps to bring people and cultures together. The European Union Film Festival has won a special place in the Indian film calendar and in the hearts of viewers and we hope that 22nd edition of the festival will delight audiences as before." He further added, "We are delighted to have the support of the Directorate of Film Festival and ESG to host the screening of the European films in Goa, allowing the movies to reach to a wider audience."
Mr C. Senthil Rajan, Director, Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, stated: “DFF is happy to partner with the European Union to showcase films from EU member countries. It is part of our effort to promote cultural ties between India and the EU countries through the medium of films."
Mr. Rajendra Talak, Vice-Chairman of ESG, said, “As an endeavour of the ESG Cinephile, following the National Award winning film festival, we are bringing the best of award winning European Cinema to the film lovers in Goa.”
The festival has already concluded in Delhi and Pune. After Goa, it will traverse further through Mumbai, Kolkata, Ranchi, Coimbatore and Puducherry till August 3, 2017.
Films will be with English subtitles. Entry will be on a first come, first served basis. All movies are for persons above 18+.
The films to be screened at the EUFF 2017 are – Austria– Die Geträumten / The Dreamed Ones; Belgium - Flying Home; Bulgaria-The Judgement; Cyprus - Family Member; Czechia - Vratnelahve / Empties; Denmark - Kollektivet / The Commune; Estonia - Cherry Tobacco; Finland – Little Wing; France - Three Hearts; Germany - Freistatt / Sanctuary; Greece - Invisible; Hungary - Liza, The Fox Fairy; Italy – l’Interpido / A Lonely Hero ; Latvia – Esesmušeit / Mellow Mud; Luxembourg - Hot Hot Hot; Netherlands- Publiek Werken / Public Works; Portugal – Capitao Falcao o Filme / The Portuguese Falcon; Poland- Ostatnia Rodzina / The Last Family; Slovakia – Viditelny Svet / Visible World; Slovenia – A Comedy of Tears; Spain – El Rayo / Hassan’s Way; Sweden – Nice People.
About the European Union (EU):
The EU, which consists of 28 countries, has the world's largest economy and its third largest population, after China and India. Though richly diverse, the countries that make up the EU (its 'Member States') are all committed to the same basic values: peace, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. They have set up common institutions so that decisions on matters of joint interest can be made democratically at European level. By creating a frontier-free single market and a single currency (the euro) which has been adopted by 19 Member States, the EU has given a significant boost to trade and employment. It is also at the forefront of policies on sustainability.
EU-India relations:
For Over 50 years the EU and India have worked together to reduce poverty, prevent disasters, expand trade, and promote joint research in energy, health, agriculture and many other fields of mutual interest. More information at: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india