Local Artist Premieres
03.06.2021
Two world premieres await in the Local Artist program today: The documentary BIRGITTA’S FRIENDS by Christian Kogler at 7:45 PM and the newest work by the renown experimental film director Norbet Pfaffenbichler 2551.01 is shown at 8 PM – a collaborative premiere together with the Diagonale. Added to that, the filmmaker from Linz Sandra Krampelhuber will present her new documentary MANE that takes us through Senegal on June 4 at 5:15 PM.
Two world premieres await in the Local Artist program today: The documentary BIRGITTA’S FRIENDS by Christian Kogler at 7:45 PM and the newest work by the renown experimental film director Norbet Pfaffenbichler 2551.01 is shown at 8 PM – a collaborative premiere together with the Diagonale. Added to that, the filmmaker from Linz Sandra Krampelhuber will present her new documentary MANE that takes us through Senegal on June 4 at 5:15 PM.
Must-Sees on 3 June
02.06.2021
The Tribute guest from 2016 Helena Třeštíková returns to Crossing Europe with her documentary ANNY (10 AM). Once more she sticks to her usual modus operandi: Between the years 1996 and 2012, she regularly meets her protagonist Anny, who offers insights into the life of a sex worker on the streets of Prague, that of lavatory attendant, and that of a grandmother. After that Volkan Üce (ALL-IN, 11:45 AM) and Natalija Yefimkina (GARAGENVOLK/GARAGE PEOPLE, 2:15 PM) will personally present their works in Linz.
The Tribute guest from 2016 Helena Třeštíková returns to Crossing Europe with her documentary ANNY (10 AM). Once more she sticks to her usual modus operandi: Between the years 1996 and 2012, she regularly meets her protagonist Anny, who offers insights into the life of a sex worker on the streets of Prague, that of lavatory attendant, and that of a grandmother. After that Volkan Üce (ALL-IN, 11:45 AM) and Natalija Yefimkina (GARAGENVOLK/GARAGE PEOPLE, 2:15 PM) will personally present their works in Linz.
Opening Ceremony - Photo Gallery
02.06.2021
Impressions from the opening ceremony of this year's edition of Crossing Europe Film Festival.
Impressions from the opening ceremony of this year's edition of Crossing Europe Film Festival.
Film Highlights 2 June
02.06.2021
Tomorrow, CROSSING EUROPE will kick off in full force, among other things with festival guests who will present their latest works to the audiences in Linz: The award winner from 2015, Ivan Ikić will present his production OAZA / OASIS at 2 PM, and the CROSSING EUROPE regular Dominique Choisy will show his production LES MOTS DE TAJ / TAJAMUL’S WORDS at 4:15 PM. Added to this, two screenings from the Competition Documentary section will be shown: PUNTASACRA / PUNTA SACRA at 11 AM, and the world premiere of ENDPHASE at 7:15 PM.
Tomorrow, CROSSING EUROPE will kick off in full force, among other things with festival guests who will present their latest works to the audiences in Linz: The award winner from 2015, Ivan Ikić will present his production OAZA / OASIS at 2 PM, and the CROSSING EUROPE regular Dominique Choisy will show his production LES MOTS DE TAJ / TAJAMUL’S WORDS at 4:15 PM. Added to this, two screenings from the Competition Documentary section will be shown: PUNTASACRA / PUNTA SACRA at 11 AM, and the world premiere of ENDPHASE at 7:15 PM.
Must-Sees on 1 June
01.06.2021
The documentary ANYÁIM TÖRTÉNETE / HER MOTHERS follows two women in Orbán’s Hungary on their arduous path together to start a family in a country shaped by repression (3:15 PM, in attendance of the directors). A Romanian political corruption scandal without equal is the focus of the Oscar nominated documentary COLECTIV / COLLECTIVE (5:15 PM). This year’s Tribute guest Ivan Ostrochovský will personally present his current feature SLUŽOBNÍCI / SERVANTS at 8 PM.
The documentary ANYÁIM TÖRTÉNETE / HER MOTHERS follows two women in Orbán’s Hungary on their arduous path together to start a family in a country shaped by repression (3:15 PM, in attendance of the directors). A Romanian political corruption scandal without equal is the focus of the Oscar nominated documentary COLECTIV / COLLECTIVE (5:15 PM). This year’s Tribute guest Ivan Ostrochovský will personally present his current feature SLUŽOBNÍCI / SERVANTS at 8 PM.
Grand Opening
01.06.2021
Back in the cinema! Today on the opening day CROSSING EUROPE will kick off at 2:15 PM with films from almost every program section. In the evening there will be screenings of no less than five hand-picked film premieres in the framework of the festival opening that represent a cross section of the many faceted festival program. The audiences can look forward to 123 feature films and documentaries, as well as 90 film guests.
Back in the cinema! Today on the opening day CROSSING EUROPE will kick off at 2:15 PM with films from almost every program section. In the evening there will be screenings of no less than five hand-picked film premieres in the framework of the festival opening that represent a cross section of the many faceted festival program. The audiences can look forward to 123 feature films and documentaries, as well as 90 film guests.
Competition Fiction
28.05.2021
The artistically and thematically broad competition section encompasses ten works. The films are all either the first or second feature-length productions, though some have already been awarded, and all bring a piece of European living realities to the silver screen – not always in straight line, sometimes unorthodox, but always with passion. Two festival prizes will be awarded in the section.
The artistically and thematically broad competition section encompasses ten works. The films are all either the first or second feature-length productions, though some have already been awarded, and all bring a piece of European living realities to the silver screen – not always in straight line, sometimes unorthodox, but always with passion. Two festival prizes will be awarded in the section.
The Juries 2021
20.05.2021
We are happy to announce that a total of 14 jury members will be attending in-person in Linz. There they will decide on the winning films in the competition sections Competition Fiction, Competition Documentary, and Competition Local Artists. The entries in the competition section YAAAS! Competition will be judged by the YAAAS! Youth Jury.
We are happy to announce that a total of 14 jury members will be attending in-person in Linz. There they will decide on the winning films in the competition sections Competition Fiction, Competition Documentary, and Competition Local Artists. The entries in the competition section YAAAS! Competition will be judged by the YAAAS! Youth Jury.
In the Cinema: Experience Europe!
20.05.2021
The film progam 2021 is now published. For not quite a week, between 1 and 6 June, 123 current feature films and documentaries from 40 different countries are waiting to be discovered, including highlights from the festival season, innovative auteur cinema, and regional film productions. Together at the cinema for a journey all across Europe.
The film progam 2021 is now published. For not quite a week, between 1 and 6 June, 123 current feature films and documentaries from 40 different countries are waiting to be discovered, including highlights from the festival season, innovative auteur cinema, and regional film productions. Together at the cinema for a journey all across Europe.
Online Press Conference 2021 – 19 May, 10 am
17.05.2021
On May 19, at 10 am, this year's press conference will be broadcast live from the Moviemento, online via live stream.
On May 19, at 10 am, this year's press conference will be broadcast live from the Moviemento, online via live stream.
YAAAS! Workshop Rally & Youth Jury
28.04.2021
The DIY practical format YAAAS! Workshoprally will offer five practical workshops on such topics as camera, digital animation, props, and sound. Also the five members of this year’s YAAAS! Youth Jury, who will select the winner of the YAAAS! Competition have been nominated.
The DIY practical format YAAAS! Workshoprally will offer five practical workshops on such topics as camera, digital animation, props, and sound. Also the five members of this year’s YAAAS! Youth Jury, who will select the winner of the YAAAS! Competition have been nominated.
Opening Films 2021
28.04.2021
Traditionally CROSSING EUROPE opens with more than one film every year – and will once again do so this year – that are representative for the variety of the contemporary European film landscape, and at the same time act as a cross section of the program of the year.
Traditionally CROSSING EUROPE opens with more than one film every year – and will once again do so this year – that are representative for the variety of the contemporary European film landscape, and at the same time act as a cross section of the program of the year.
