5th EPIFF European Philippine International Film Festival | June 10-12, 2022

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, through its Sentro Rizal – International Cultural Affairs Office (SRICAO) renews its partnership with The Philippine Italian Association (PIA) for the 5th Edition of the EPIFF European Philippine International Film Festival 2022.

Virtual Cine Europa 23 Film Festival | October 31-November 29, 2020

As everyone is getting adjusted to the “new normal” where health and safety protocols are foremost in seeking ways to relax, Cine Europa 23 brings a comprehensive roster of films never before seen in the Philippine entertainment landscape. 

Watch at www.cineeuropaph.com

EUROPelikula begins this January 31 at CCP Art House Cinema

The European Union Delegation to the Philippines is starting its cultural programme with its latest feature: "Europelikula".

In partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines this new initiative will form part of special film screenings at the CCP all year round.

4th German Film Week Manila celebrates Fall of Berlin Wall | November 6-12, 2019

The Goethe-Institut Philippinen is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth installment of German Film Week in Manila with an exciting and diverse line-up of 12 feature-length German films for the Filipino movie audience.

The festival will screen the following award-winning and notable films: 25km/h (Markus Goller), 100 Things (Florian David Fitz), A Regular Woman (Sherry Hormann), All About Me (Caroline Link), Balloon (Michael Bully Herbig), Barbara (Christian Petzold), Berlin Blues (Oskar Roehler), Cold Feet (Wolfgang Groos), Good Bye, Lenin! (Wolfgang Becker), Gundermann (Andreas Dresen), The Keeper (David Kross), and The Lives of Others (Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck).

7th QCinema International Film Festival | October 13-22, 2019

International and local films that are must-sees, that thrill, raise awareness, or spur the imagination are to be screened in the 2019 version of the QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema). 

Considered as a flag-carrying international film festival in the country, QCinema will feature cinematic treasures from October 13 to 22, 2019 at the Gateway Mall, Ayala Trinoma, Robinsons Galleria, UPFI Cine Adarna, Cinema 76 Anonas, and Cinema Centenario. 

Cine Europa 22 at Greenbelt Cinema, Makati | September 20-24, 2019

Cine Europa 22 opens in Manila on September 20, 2019 at Cinema 1, Greenbelt 3, Makati City.

Every year, Cine Europa wants to reach out to more Filipinos so this year we are going to Bohol from 11 to 12 October 2019 in addition to Cebu; Baybay, Leyte and Iloilo. The festival maintains its presence in Naga and Palawan in addition to Makati and Film Development Council of the Philippines (Kalaw, Manila).

The Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the EU Delegation to the Philippines, Mr. Thomas Wiersing, considers the film festival as the most influential cultural diplomacy tool "Cine Europa is a distinctive way to showcase European cultural diversity and to open up opportunities in the cultural and creative industries," he said.

This year, 13 movies about the enduring tales of love, friendship, faith, triumph and courage are presented by the Embassies of Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

13 Films:

BELGIUM: Behind the Clouds (2016)

THE CZECH REPUBLIC: The Tiger Theory (2016)

DENMARK: Winter Brothers (2017)

FRANCE: Tour de France (2016)

GERMANY: Greetings from Fukushima (2016)

HUNGARY: Happy New Year (2018)

ITALY: Being Leonardo da Vinci, An Impossible Interview (2019)

NORWAY: The King’s Choice (2016)

THE NETHERLANDS: The Marathon (2012)

POLAND: Cold War (2018) - Special Screening

SPAIN: 10,000 km (2014)

SWEDEN: Drifters (2015) 

UNITED KINGDOM: Mary Shelley (2017)

Press Screening film: Cold War

Cold War is a passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatally mismatched and yet fatefully condemned to each other. Set against the background of the Cold War in the 1950s in Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris, the couple are separated by politics, character flaws and unfortunate twists of fate – an impossible love story in impossible times.

The film director is Paweł Pawlikowski, who co-wrote the screenplay. His most recent film, Ida, was a global success, winning the Oscar and BAFTA for best foreign language film as well as five European Film Awards including best European film, director and screenplay. The film is a Polish/British/French production which shows how interconnected is the European film industry. Mr. Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Poland, will introduce the film "Cold War."

Cine Europa Roadshow

Cine Europa is the longest and most comprehensive film festival in the country as it takes place in nine cities in a variety of venues from theatres to malls and universities. The festival started 1998 and has been running for 22 years.

The film festival will be held at Cinema 1, Greenbelt 3, from September 20 to 24. The festival goes to SM City in Cebu, Iloilo City; Bohol; Ateneo de Naga University and SM in Naga; Palawan State University and SM in Palawan; and Visayas State University in Baybay, Leyte. The festival returns to Manila at the Film Development Council of the Philippines in November for its last leg.

The festival is presented by the EU Delegation to the Philippines and the Embassies of Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom, as well as Alliance Francaise in Manila, the British Council, the Goethe-Institut, Instituto Cervantes, and the Philippine-Italian Association.

Cine Europa has earned a niche among film enthusiasts in the country because of its strong collaboration with local partners, including the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Ayala Mall, Bohol provincial government, SM Corporation, the Ateneo De Naga University, the Visayas State University in Baybay Leyte and the Provincial Government of Palawan and Palawan State University.

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4th Moviemov Italian Film Festival in Manila | April 23-26, 2019

Moviemov Italian Film Festival is an itinerant showcase that aims to build a cultural and commercial platform to promote abroad the new italian cinema, with particular attention to the flourishing asiatic market, so rich of new opportunities.

Czech drama “Little Girl Blue” screening in Manila

Gracing the Filipino audience with the final installation for the year-long “Czech Movie Gems” film festival, the Czech Embassy in Manila and the Film Development Council of the Philippines is proud to bring the Czech drama, Little Girl Blue (2007), awarded as the “Best Film” in the Czech Lion Award of 2007.

Italian Cinema from Venice to Manila (Year 2) | November 14-18, 2018

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Italy and the Philippines, a selection of films from the oldest and most important film festival in the world, the Venice International Film Festival, was brought to Manila in 2017. It was a ‘premiere’ in the Philippines as well as in the whole ASEAN region. 

3rd German Film Week at SM Aura Premier & SM North EDSA | November 6-11, 2018

The Goethe-Institut Philippinen is pleased to present the 3rd German Film Week in Manila, giving the audience an insight into contemporary German cinema. Following the two previous successful years, the festival will go in its third round and once again offer a diverse selection of films for the audience.

Viva Europa 2018 to celebrate European cultures in Manila | April-June 2018

Filipinos will get the chance to experience a European Cultural Summer dubbed "Viva Europa 2018" happening from April to June 2018 to showcase the best of European dance, film, literature, music, sports, and visual arts.

“Rainer Werner Fassbinder: A Retrospective” at Cinematheque Manila | April 7-22, 2018

This summer, the Goethe-Institut Philippinen presents some of the best works of the well-acclaimed German filmmaker, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, in a retrospective exhibition that's free for all. Eleven Fassbinder films including a documentary about him will be screened every weekends from April 7 to April 22 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. ADMISSION IS FREE!

Strong Philippine Cinema delegation present at 68th Berlinale Film Festival in Germany

Supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Filipino filmmakers and films are well-represented this year at the Berlin International Film Festival with films in competition and filmmakers participating in the Berlinale Talents and Co-Production Market.

3rd Danish Film Festival 2017 at Shang Cineplex | October 19-22

The 3rd Danish Film Festival will be held on October 19-22, 2017 at Shangri-la Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. There are eleven (11) feature films from Denmark will be screened at the Shang Cineplex. Admission is FREE.

2nd German Film Week at SM MOA & SM North Edsa | Sept 27 to Oct 5, 2017

An interesting lineup of films that presents the breadth of contemporary German cinema makes up the German Film Week 2017 organized by the Goethe-Institut Philippinen. The films will be screened in two (2) cinemas: SM Mall of Asia (Pasay City) & SM North Edsa (Quezon City) from September 27 to October 5, 2017. Following its successful launch last year, the festival will once again offer a diverse selection of films for audiences, in their goal of promoting German language and culture.

Dutch-Filipino Film Festival at Shang Cineplex | October 8-9, 2016

Active Vista Presents: Dutch-Filipino Film Festival features some of the best Dutch and Filipino films to be screened on October 8-9, 2016 (Saturday and Sunday) at Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City.

Featured films are the following: Norte: Hangganan ng Kasaysayan by Lav Diaz, Barber's Tales by Jun Lana, Miss Bulalacao by Ara Chawdhury, Taklub by Brillante Mendoza, Boys by Mischa Kamp, Lucia de B by Paula van Oerst, 12 Months in 1 Day by Margot Schaap, and Borgman by Alex van Warmerdam.

This event is FREE Admission.

2nd Danish Film Festival at Shang Cineplex | Sept 29-Oct 2, 2016

Following a successful first run of its festival and in celebrating seventy years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and the Philippines, the Embassy of Denmark in the Philippines presents its 2nd Danish Film Festival, beginning anew on September 29 to October 2, 2016 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong.

German Film Festival at Glorietta and Trinoma Cinemas | September 21-27, 2016

Goethe-Institut Philippinen serves up an impressive feast of films for the 1st edition of the GERMAN FILM WEEK, encouraging audiences to cozy up to contemporary German cinema.

The GERMAN FILM WEEK opens with a star-studded thriller that is relevant and groundbreaking. The film, WHO AM I – No System Is Safe (WHO AM I – Kein System ist sicher), is the story of a gifted computer hacker and his group who gain popularity in the web community with their daring guerilla actions. Directed by Baranbo Odar, this German techno-thriller ranked no. 1 in the German cinema charts immediately after its release.

Cine Europa Film Festival 2016 at Shang Cineplex | September 8-18, 2016

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On its 19th year, Cine Europa features 20 films from various countries to be screened at Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong City from September 8 to 18, 2016. Admission is FREE!

Award-winning Filipino filmmakers join this year's Cine Europa in celebration of "Friendship." Filipino-Italian filmmaker, actor and musician, Ruben Soriquez, Cannes awardee Brillante Mendoza together with Ruben Ribay, Gabby Fernandez and Alem Ang will share their experiences and insights about how they made it to Cannes Film Festival and other festivals in Europe.

Austria to host Miss Earth 2015 pageant

Miss Earth Organization announced on June 22, 2015 (Monday) that the 2015 Miss Earth pageant will be held in Austria, confirming rumours that the Crystal Year of the competition will be held in Europe. ‪However, date and venue are yet to be revealed soon.