European Film Festival 2025 Opens in Jordan

This year’s festival presents 22 films: dramas, comedies, thrillers, documentaries and animation movies from European Union Member States, but also the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ukraine, and – last but not least – the acclaimed Jordanian feature Inshallah Wallad. 

“Cinema has the power to transcend borders and to bring people together. This year’s selection emphasizes empathy and dialogue. Our festival is a testament to the friendship and deep bonds between Jordan and Europe.” said EU Ambassador Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas.

The European Film Festival is about movies but it also constitutes a platform for exchange and learning. Filmmakers from Austria, Greece, Sweden, and the UK will engage with audiences in Q&A sessions and lead four workshops for professionals and young talents.

Screenings will run from 13 to 30 September at the Royal Film Commission in Amman and extend to Ajloun, Aqaba, Irbid, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Salt, and Zarqa ensuring access to diverse audiences across the Kingdom.

Organised by the European Union Delegation to Jordan, in partnership with European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Jordan cluster and the Royal Film Commission, the festival celebrates the cultural ties that connect Europe and Jordan through cinema.

All screenings and events are free of charge and open to the public.

For the full schedule and registration details, follow @EUinJordan or visit www.euffjordan.com

👉 Click here to see the full gallery of photos from the opening night.