European Film Festival 2024 - Suva & Labasa | Fiji
The European Film Festival is back in Fiji bigger and better than ever! This is a FREE public event showcasing 10 films from 10 different countries with a variety of styles, genres and stories. They provide a window to the vibrant world in Europe — from Spain to Cyprus, to France and beyond! They give an insight into the lives of Europeans from all backgrounds and show that we all have our own unique stories to tell, but that our humanity is what unites us all.
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The 3rd edition of the European Film Festival is here! It is a public event open to all, free of charge!
Residents of Fiji will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Europe through the 2024 European Film Festival, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Pacific. This year's festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an exciting line-up of films showcasing the diverse landscapes, stories, and traditions of Europe.
For the first time, the festival will extend its reach to Labasa, ensuring that more Fijians have the chance to experience the magic of European cinema. In Suva, the festival will run from May 17 to May 24, 2024, offering a weeklong celebration of European filmmaking. The screenings will take place at the Damodar City Cinema, providing a premier viewing experience for movie enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike. Labasa will join the festivities from May 24 to May 25, 2024, with screenings at the newly built Damodar City.
The festival's curated program will feature 10 captivating films, each offering a unique glimpse into the diverse cultures, landscapes, and narratives that make up the rich tapestry of Europe. From Spain to Italy, Germany to Greece, these films will take audiences on a journey across the continent, showcasing the universal themes that unite us all. Movies cover the contents that connect Europe with Pacific, such as women empowerment in sports, gender quality, the bonds of friendship and family, these films will touch upon the shared human experiences that suits with viewers of all ages and backgrounds.
We invite Fijian families, young people, students, and the artistic community to join us in this extraordinary celebration of European cinema and culture.
Programme:
Delegation of the European Union for the Pacific
Films:
| The Naked Truth About Zhiguli | |
The Naked Truth About Zhiguli Band |
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| After a 30 year haiatus, a music producer assembles his former rock band to play one last concert to earn enough money for his daughter's expensive education. At the end of the 80s, Zhiguli Group were at the pinnacle of their fame. In the present day, they are arguing till death. But the former musicians have to reunite almost by force. The problem is that they are anything but ready for their professional return. | |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Director: | Victor Bojinov (2021) |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Run time: | 111 mins |
| Tad, the Lost Explorer (KIDS' FILM) | |
La Aventuras de Tadeo Jones |
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| Tad, a dreamy mason, is mistaken for a famous archeologist and sent off on expedition to Peru. With the help of his loyal dog Jeff, an intrepid female professor, a mute parrot, and a go-getter, they will try to save the Inca's legendary lost city from an evil corporation of treasure hunters. | |
| Country: | Spain |
| Director: | Enrique Gato (2012) |
| Genre: | Animation, Kids' Film |
| Rating: | G |
| Run time: | 90 mins |
| Murina | |
Murina |
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| Tensions rise between restless teenager Julija and her oppressive father Ante when an old family friend arrives at their Croatian island home. As Ante attempts to broker a life-changing deal, their tranquil yet isolated existence leaves Julija wanting more from this influential visitor, who provides a taste of liberation over a weekend laid bare to desire and violence. | |
| Country: | Croatia, Slovenia, Brazil, USA |
| Director: | Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic (2021) |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Run time: | 92 mins |
| Icarus and the Minotaur (KIDS' FILM) | |
Icarus and the Minotaur |
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Based on the ancient Greek myth, Icarus' life is turned upside down by the discovery of a mysterious boy with a bull's head who lives hidden in the Royal Palace. A secret friendship unites the two teenagers until King Minos locks up the "Monster" in the labyrinth. After losing his friend, the young dreamer's disillusion culminates in a tragic choice between darkness and light. |
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| Countries: | Luxembourg, France, Belgium |
| Directors: | Carlo Vogele (2022) |
| Genre: | Animation, Kids' Film |
| Rating: | G |
| Run time: | 76 mins |
| Io Sto Bene | |
Io Sto Bene |
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Antonio has spent his whole life away from Italy, his home country. He crosses paths with Leo, a young Italian artist who is trying to make it abroad.The old man and the young woman’s destinies mirror each other. Memories from the past are awoken and end up offering a more peaceful future to the both of them. |
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| Countries: | Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Italy |
| Director: | Donato Rotunno (2020) |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Run time: | 100 mins |
| Afire | |
Roter Himmel |
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Leon and Felix’s plan was to spend the summer together in a holiday home on the Baltic coast. They wanted to be there as friends but also to work on their art. After a summer of positive vibes, the forest begins to blaze. It rains ash, the sky turns red, and a relationship-drama that merges physical intensity and artistic sublimation takes a turn into a new dimension. |
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| Countries: | Germany |
| Directors: | Christian Petzold (2023) |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Rating: | G |
| Run time: | 103 mins |
| Miss Viborg | |
Miss Viborg |
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In a small Danish town, we meet two generations of women. 61-year-old Solvej and the 17-year-old, Kate. Their meeting kickstarts an unlikely friendship, as the wounds of the past are revealed and the seeds of hope are sown. |
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| Countries: | Denmark |
| Director: | Marianne Blicher (2022) |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Run time: | 100 mins |
| The Man With The Answers | |
The Man With The Answers |
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Distraught after her death, he decides to dust off her old car and travel to Germany to visit his estranged mother. On the ferry to Italy, he meets Matthias, a talkative inquisitive young German who is on his way home. They soon find common emotional ground as their summer road trip takes unexpected turns. A tender story of self-discovery, love and family, in its many forms. |
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| Countries: | Greece, Cyprus, Italy |
| Director: | Stelios Kammitsis (2020) |
| Genre: | Roadtrip |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Run time: | 80 mins |
| The Squad | |
Les Joueuses |
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| The Olympique Lyonnais women’s soccer team has over the years become one of the best soccer teams in the world. From training sessions to competitive matches, from doubts to victories, this documentary takes an up-close look at these exceptional players and their daily lives. | |
| Country: | France |
| Director: | Stéphanie Gillard (2020) |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Rating: | G |
| Runtime: | 87 mins |
| Luzzu | |
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| Jesmark, a Maltese fisherman, contends with a newfound leak in his wooden luzzu boat. Barely getting by, he sses his livelihood- and a family tradition from generation before him- imperilled by diminishing harvests, a ruthless fishing industry, and a stagnating ecosystem. Desperate to provide for his wife and their newborn son, whose growth impediment requires treatment, Jesmark gradually slips into an illicit black-market fishing operation. | |
| Country: | Malta, United States |
| Director: | Alex Camilleri (2021) |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Rating: | Y13+ |
| Runtime: | 94 mins |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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FREE ENTRY!
The European Film Festival is a FREE public event.
Seats are available on a first come, first served basis at the cinema on the screening date.
No reservations.