THE TRAILER
The Films
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Lakelands
Ireland
Vox Century Corner | 30 May 2024 | 07:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 01 June 2024 | 07:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 100 mins
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Close your eyes
Spain
Vox Century Corner | 30 May 2024 | 09:15 PM , Riyadh
Runtime: 169 mins
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Remember to Blink
Lithuania
Vox Century Corner | 31 May 2024 | 05:45 PM , Riyadh
Runtime: 109 mins
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Along the Way
Netherlands
Vox Century Corner | 31 May 2024 | 08:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 05 June 2024 | 09:30 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 80 mins
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Anatomy of a Fall
France
Vox Century Corner | 31 May 2024 | 10:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 04 June 2024 | 07:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 151 mins
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Dante
Italy
Vox Century Corner | 1st June 2024 | 05:30 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 02 June 2024 | 07:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 94 mins
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Hinterland
Austria
Vox Century Corner | 1st June 2024 | 07:30PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 31 May 2024 | 10:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 98 mins
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Blaga's Lessons
Bulgaria
Vox Century Corner | 1st June 2024 | 10:00PM , Riyadh
Runtime: 114 mins
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Avalanche of Love
Slovakia
Vox Century Corner | 02 June 2024 | 05:30 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 06 June 2024 | 07:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 90 mins
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Lost Children
Belgium
Vox Century Corner | 02 June 2024 | 07:15 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 03 June 2024 | 09:30 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 83 mins
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Riders of Justice
Denmark
Vox Century Corner | 02 June 2024 | 09:15 PM , Riyadh
Runtime: 116 mins
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Buko
Czech Republic
Vox Century Corner | 04 June 2024 | 05:45 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 05 June 2024 | 07:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 112 mins
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Clear Shadows
Portugal
Vox Century Corner | 03 June 2024 | 07:45 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 31 May 2024 | 05:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 114 mins
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Kalev
Estonia
Vox Century Corner | 03 June 2024 | 10:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 02 June 2024 | 09:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 91 mins
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Balcony Movie
Poland
Vox Century Corner | 03 June 2024 | 05:45 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 01 June 2024 | 05:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 100 mins
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Comedy Queen
Sweden
Vox Century Corner | 04 June 2024 | 08:00 PM , Riyadh
Runtime: 93 mins
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The Man without Guilt
Slovenia
Vox Century Corner | 04 June 2024 | 10:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 31 May 2024 | 07:30 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 112 mins
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Smyrna my Beloved
Greece
Vox Century Corner | 05 June 2024 | 07:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 06 June 2024 | 09:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 141 mins
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Talking about the weather
Germany
Vox Century Corner | 05 June 2024 | 09:45 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 03 June 2024 | 09:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 89 mins
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Iman
Cyprus
Vox Century Corner | 06 June 2024 | 08:00 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 01 June 2024 | 09:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 110 mins
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Tale of the Sleeping Giants
Finland
Vox Century Corner | 06 June 2024 | 06:15 PM , Riyadh
Vox Jeddah Park | 04 June 2024 | 10:00 PM, Jeddah
Runtime: 77 mins
THE FESTIVAL
European Film Festival was first established in 2022, organised by the European Union Delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Arabia Pictures Entertainment. The festival aims at creating a
cross-cultural conversation, by utilising one of the most universal languages mankind has known; cinema.
In addition to offering a chance for European films to be screened and promoted to Arab audiences, European Film Festival also plays a key role in showcasing aspiring local talent and exposing it to the international market.
Moreover, it serves as a platform for European and Saudi filmmakers to connect, exchanging their experiences, hopes, challenges, and ambitions.
While creating a buzzing conversation between the aspiring filmmakers from both sides of the world, the festival also enhances the industry in both regions, allowing filmmakers to join forces, creating opportunities to
learn, create, and collaborate on projects.
THE ORGANIZER
The Delegation of the European Union to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain opened in Riyadh in 2004. The EU Delegation is also representing the EU vis-à-vis the Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). The EU Delegation works on many areas of cooperation between EU and Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain as well as the GCC, including
political dialogue, economic and trade issues, regional security, education as well as climate change and transition to green energy/economy.
Read more about us on the EU Delegation's Website
Twitter: EUintheGCC
Instagram: EUinKSA
Facebook: EUinKSA
EU Ambassador's Twitter: EUAmbGCC
AP Entertainment is a multifaceted media and entertainment company based in Saudi Arabia. With a young team of creatives, the company is dedicated to: Film Production, Distribution, Training, Events Management and Advertising. Embracing the local culture at its core. AP Entertainment aims to keep nurturing talent, supporting film appreciation, building a vibrant film industry, creating original and enthralling multiplatform content, and generating a sustainable business within the realm of entertainment.
THE SELECTION
From documentary filmmaking to heartfelt fictions, the selection of the 3rd edition of the European Film Festival will offer our audiences a rich and diverse palette of not only genres but impactful storytelling. Many of the selected films have an inspirational message: be it to overcome any disabilities you may have, be it the empowerment of women or be it the ongoing fight to save our environment. Other stories will be very entertaining in showcasing thrilling adventures and comic reliefs. We're looking forward to a successful 3rd edition!
Side Events
Playmakers & Plotlines
Analyzing the Representation of Sports in Cinema
Vox Cinema, Century Corner Mall (Riyadh) 30 May 2024 | 5:30 PM
Overview
Speakers: Robert Higgins (Ireland - Director, Producer: Lakelands), Patrick McGivney (Ireland - Director, Producer: Lakelands)
Points of discussion:
1) Why is it appealing for audiences to make films about sports persons?
2) Between characters and plots, how do you write your films that take place in the back stages of sports?
3) How much difference between documentary and fiction films in this topic?
4) Do some sports are more difficult to be shown in films?
Beyond the Idea
Research & Development Outside Your Comfort Zone
Vox Cinema, Century Corner Mall (Riyadh) 31 May 2024 | 04:30 PM
Overview
Speaker: Mijke de Jong (Netherlands - Director: Along the Way)
Points of discussion:
1) What comes first: Idea or research?
2) Could the lack of good research affect the success of some films?
3) How do you work on research for a film that takes place in a different country/culture?
4) How could the producers put the budget for the research phase?
Between Genre & Art-House
A Filmmaking Masterclass
Vox Cinema, Century Corner Mall (Riyadh) 01 June 2024 | 04:15 PM
Overview
Speaker: Stefan Ruzowitzky (Austria - Director: Hinterland - Oscar winner)
Points of discussion:
1) Is there a real gap between art-house and genre films?
2) How can the director find his own style in genre films?
3) Hollywood films are dominating in action and horror films. How can a filmmaker give originality and authenticity to this genre of films?
4) Do the European and Arab genre films have chances outside their countries?
Approach the Story of Muslim characters from a European POV
Kyriakos Tofaridis
Vox Cinema, Century Corner Mall (Riyadh) 06 June 2024 | 05:00 PM
Overview
Speaker: Kyriakos Tofaridis (Cyprus - Director: Iman)
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