Noć europskog filma 2025. ove godine nosi naslov „Izgradnja mostova kroz zajedničke priče – posebno izdanje Latinska Amerika & Karibi“, naglašavajući kulturnu suradnju i filmski dijalog između Europe i latinoameričkog kulturnog prostora. Program se provodi u organizaciji potprograma Kreativne Europe MEDIA, uz potporu Europske komisije te u suradnji s Europskom službom za vanjsko djelovanje (ESVD), europskom mrežom kina Europa Cinemas te DKE - Uredima MEDIA.
Posebno globalno izdanje EULAC Cinema Night odvija se paralelno s nedavno održanim EU–CELAC (EU zajednica latinskoameričkih i karipskih država) sastankom na vrhu održanim 9. i 10. studenoga o.g. u Santa Marti, u Kolumbiji, ističući važnost audiovizualne suradnje dviju regija.
U Hrvatskoj se manifestaciji pridružuju kino Velebit u Koprivnici, Art-kino u Rijeci i kino Urania u Osijeku, svatko s jedinstvenim programom i popratnim sadržajima.
Tijekom studenoga 2025. gotovo 30 kina u 16 zemalja Latinske Amerike i Kariba prikazivalo je koprodukcije koje povezuju europske i latinoameričke filmske glasove.
S europske strane, proslava se nastavlja od 1. do 5. prosinca 2025., kada će više od 90 kina diljem svih država članica EU-a i zemalja sudionica potprograma Kreativna Europa MEDIA predstaviti filmove koji naglašavaju međunarodnu suradnju i filmsko pripovijedanje bez granica.
KOPRIVNICA – KINO VELEBIT - 5.12.2025. ‘Divlje priče’ s početkom u 19 sati
U kinu Velebit u petak, 5. prosinca, u 19 sati prikazat će se komedija “Divlje priče”. Nakon projekcije filma, predviđeno je vrijeme za kratko predavanje filmskog kritičara Nine Kovačića, diskusiju i neformalni razgovor s publikom u kojem će sudjelovati i Martina Petrović, voditeljica DKE – Ureda MEDIA Hrvatske.
Divlje priče, r. Damián Szifron (Argentina, Španjolska)
Priča je to o ljubavnoj obmani, povratku u prošlost, tragediji pa čak i nasilju sadržanom u svakodnevnom detalju. Sve to čini se vodi u propast, u neodoljivi užitak gubljenja kontrole. “Divlje priče” redatelja Damiána Szifrona filmski su omnibus koji se sastoji od šest kratkih komedija koje povezuje tema osvete. Nakon premijere u Cannesu, uz superlative kritike, ta je pametna i zabavna argentinska komedija dobila i mnoge nagrade uključujući nagradu publike u San Sebastianu i Sarajevu te nominaciju za Oscara.
Više informacija: Kino Velebit Koprivnica
RIJEKA - ART KINO - 4.12. 2025. ‘Još sam ovdje’ s početkom u 20 sati
U sklopu navednog programa 4. prosinca s početkom u 20 sati u Art-kinu se održava posebna i za posjetitelje besplatna projekcija Oscarom nagrađenog brazilskog filma “Još sam ovdje” Waltera Sallesa, uz popratni razgovor o filmu u kojem će sudjelovati politolog i filmski kritičar Boško Picula te filmski kritičar Marko Stojiljković.
Još sam ovdje, r. Walter Salles (Brazil, Francuska)
Rio de Janeiro krajem 1970. Šest godina je prošlo od uspostavljanja vojne diktature i represija je vidljiva na svakom koraku. Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello) i njegova žena Eunice (Fernanda Torres i Fernanda Montenegro) još uvijek žive idiličnim životom, zajedno sa svojim peteročlanim potomstvom i brojnim prijateljima čiji smijeh ispunjava njihovu kuću na plaži. Istu naprasno prekida dolazak vojne policije koja odvodi Rubensa, nekadašnjeg kongresmena u vojnim pučem zbačenoj vladi, nakon čega mu se gubi svaki trag. Eunice započinje javnu istragu o nestanku muža, zbog čega i sama biva uhapšenom i podvrgnutom psihološkoj torturi, no to je samo dodatno potakne da, unatoč svemu, život posveti odgoju svoje djece i snažnijem društvenom angažmanu, zbog čega nastavlja davno prekinute studije i postaje odvjetnica posvećena borbi za ljudska prava.
Više informacija: Art-kino Rijeka
KINO URANIA OSIJEK - 2.12.2025. ‘Plavi trag’ s početkom u 18:45 sati
Brazilski film “Plavi trag" prikazuje se u sklopu navedenog programa i to 2. prosinca s početkom u 18:45 sati. Uz prikazivanje filma uključuna je i panel diskusija na temu starosti i slobode te ulozi filma u kulturnoj diplomaciji.
Plavi trag, r. Gabriel Mascaro (Brazil, Nizozemska)
U ovoj vizualno raskošnoj distopijskoj drami, 77-godišnja Teresa (Denise Weinberg) odbija se pomiriti s diskriminatornim državnim planom koji starije od 75 godina šalje u izolirane „kolonije za starije“. Umjesto predaje, kreće na bijeg kroz srce Amazone kako bi ostvarila svoju davnu želju – da konačno poleti avionom. Na tom putovanju ponovno otkriva vlastitu vitalnost i sposobnost da se bori za život kakav želi, preispitujući identitet, ljubav i potrebu za slobodom. Redatelj Gabriel Mascaro stvara film koji miješa znanstvenu fantastiku, vizualnu poeziju i bajkovitu atmosferu, zbog čega je Plavi trag nagrađen Srebrnim medvjedom na Berlinaleu i hvaljen kao istinska posveta životnoj snazi i ljudskom dostojanstvu.
Više informacija: Kino Urania Osijek
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Potprogram MEDIA jedini je fond Europske unije koji je namijenjen razvoju europske audiovizualne industrije. Na snazi je od 1991., a Hrvatska službeno postaje njegovom 32. punopravnom članicom 2008. godine. Potprogram MEDIA sufinancira projekte namijenjene producentima, organizatorima festivala, distributerima, kinima i svim drugim akterima vezanima uz audiovizualnu industriju.
Noć europskog filma realizira se uz financijsku potporu Europske komisije, potprograma Kreativna Europa MEDIA, Europskom službom za vanjsko djelovanje (ESVD) te u partnerstvu s mrežom Europa Cinemas i DKE – Uredima MEDIA.
European Cinema Night 2025 carries the title “Building Bridges Through Shared Stories – Special Latin America & Caribbean Edition”, highlighting cultural cooperation and cinematic dialogue between Europe and the Latin American and Caribbean region. The programme is organised by the Creative Europe MEDIA strand, with the support of the European Commission, in cooperation with the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Europa Cinemas network and the Creative Europe MEDIA Desks.
This special global edition — EULAC Cinema Night — runs parallel to the recently held EU–CELAC (EU–Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit that took place on 9–10 November in Santa Marta, Colombia, emphasising the importance of audiovisual collaboration between the two regions.
In Croatia, the event is joined by kino Velebit in Koprivnica, Art-kino in Rijeka and kino Urania in Osijek, each offering its own curated programme and accompanying activities.
Throughout November 2025, nearly 30 cinemas in 16 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean screened co-productions connecting European and Latin American cinematic voices.
KOPRIVNICA – KINO VELEBIT – 5 December 2025 (“Wild Tales”) at 19:00
On Friday, 5 December at 19:00, kino Velebit will screen the acclaimed comedy “Wild Tales”. After the screening, audiences are invited to a short introduction by film critic Nino Kovačić, followed by a discussion and informal conversation with the audience, joined by Martina Petrović, Head of the Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Croatia.
Wild Tales, Director: Damián Szifron (Argentina, Spain)
A story of romantic deceit, returns to the past, tragedy, and even the violence hidden in everyday gestures — all culminating in an irresistible loss of control. Wild Tales is an anthology film composed of six darkly comic stories connected by the theme of revenge. Following its premiere in Cannes, this clever and entertaining Argentine hit received widespread critical acclaim, won audience awards in San Sebastián and Sarajevo, and earned an Academy Award nomination.
More information: Kino Velebit Koprivnica
RIJEKA – ART-KINO – 4 December 2025 (“I’m Still Here”) at 20:00
As part of the programme, Art-kino will present a special free screening of the Oscar-winning Brazilian film “I’m Still Here” by Walter Salles on 4 December at 20:00. The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring political scientist and film critic Boško Picula and film critic Marko Stojiljković.
I’m Still Here, Director: Walter Salles (Brazil, France)
Rio de Janeiro, late 1970. Six years after the establishment of the military dictatorship, repression is felt everywhere. Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello) and his wife Eunice (Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro) still enjoy an idyllic family life with their five children and friends whose laughter fills their beachside home. Their peace is abruptly shattered by the arrival of the military police, who arrest Rubens — a former congressman ousted in the military coup — after which he disappears without a trace.
Eunice begins a public investigation into her husband’s disappearance, during which she is herself detained and subjected to psychological torture. Rather than breaking her, this only strengthens her resolve to devote her life to raising her children and deepening her social engagement. She resumes her interrupted studies and becomes a lawyer dedicated to the fight for human rights.
A biographical drama by Walter Salles (Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries, Dark Water), the film is adapted from the memoir of Marcelo Rubens Paiva — the couple’s only son. It reflects the tragedy experienced by many families during Brazil’s military dictatorship, marked by forced disappearances and the regime’s refusal to acknowledge the truth. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the award for Best Screenplay; Fernanda Torres received a Golden Globe for Best Actress, and the film won the Oscar for Best International Film, also earning nominations for Best Actress and Best Picture.
More information: Art-kino Rijeka
OSIJEK – KINO URANIA – 2 December 2025 (“The Blue Trail”) at 18:45
The Brazilian film “The Blue Trail” will be screened at kino Urania on 2 December at 18:45. The evening includes a panel discussion on ageing, personal freedom and the role of film in cultural diplomacy. The screening is free of charge.
The Blue Trail, Director: Gabriel Mascaro (Brazil, the Netherlands)
In this visually striking dystopian drama, 77-year-old Teresa (Denise Weinberg) refuses to accept a discriminatory government decree that banishes all citizens over 75 to remote “elderly colonies”. Instead of surrendering, she escapes through the heart of the Amazon rainforest to fulfil her lifelong dream — to fly in an airplane for the first time. Her journey becomes an awakening of vitality and courage, pushing her to rethink her identity, her capacity to love and her right to freedom.
Brazilian filmmaker Gabriel Mascaro infuses the film with a mix of science fiction, fairytale sensibility and hypnotic visual style, for which The Blue Trail received the Silver Bear in Berlin and significant international acclaim.
More information: Kino Urania Osijek
Entry is free for all screenings. To secure your seat, please check the official websites of the participating cinemas for reservation details.
The Creative Europe MEDIA is the only EU fund dedicated solely to the development of the European audiovisual sector. It has been in place since 1991, and Croatia became its 32nd full member in 2008. MEDIA supports projects for producers, distributors, festivals, cinemas and all other stakeholders in the audiovisual industry.
European Cinema Night is implemented with the financial support of the European Commission, the Creative Europe MEDIA sub-programme, the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Europa Cinemas network and the Creative Europe MEDIA Desks.
