The films shown as part of Movie Friday at Europe House represent a selection of contemporary European cinema. Europeans were pioneers of the film industry, with several innovative engineers and artists whose influence was significant at the end of the 19th century. European film movements in the 20th century had a major impact on world cinema. In the 21st century, European cinema remains vibrant, led by already established directors such as Lars von Trier, Michael Haneke, Paolo Sorrentino, Luc Besson, Cristian Mungiu, Yorgos Lanthimos, Thomas Vinterberg, and others.
But what is “European cinema”? Often defined as the opposite of Hollywood, the term illustrates an approach that is less communicative and popular with wider audiences, and more focused on the so-called auteur expression. However, although art films remain important, popular genres such as horror and comedy are increasingly attracting international attention. Moreover, European cinema has plenty to offer in the major trends that are redefining 21st-century filmmaking.
Here, you can find the programme of Movie Fridays for January. Projections are free, and the applications are compulsory on the link.
17. January
19.00
The Man Without Guilt
Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, 2022 (112′) feature film
Director: Ivan Gergolet
Language: Italian
Subtitles: Serbian and/or English
Themes: health, social issues
Synopsis: A story of revenge and redemption set in Trieste, a city on the Adriatic coast, on the border between Italy and Slovenia.
Ivan Gergolet is an Italian director and writer, known for L’uomo senza colpa (2022), Dancing vith Maria (2014) and Akropolis (2005).
24 January
19.00
Europe House, Schuman Hall
Icarus and the Minotaur (Icare)
Luxembourg, France, Belgium, 2022 (76′) animated film
Director: Carlo Vogele
Language: English and French
Subtitles: Serbian and/or English
Themes: friendship, mythology
Synopsis: Icarus is a young apprentice who works with his father, the renowned inventor Daedalus, in his sculpting workshop in Knossos, Crete. His life is turned upside down when he discovers a mysterious boy with the head of a bull who lives hidden in the royal palace.
Carlo Vogele joined Pixar in 2008 and worked on Toy Story 3, Brave, and Monsters University. Vogele studied theatre and puppetry in Berlin before focusing on animation at Gobelins in Paris.
31 January
Dangerous Gentlemen (Niebezpieczni dzentelmeni)
Poland, 2022 (110′) comedy
Director: Maciej Kawalski
Language: English and Polish
Subtitles: Serbian and/or English
Themes: history
Synopsis: Joseph Conrad and three other notorious artists wake up after a wild party next to an unknown dead man. They have no idea why he is dead or why a policeman is knocking at the door.
Maciej Kawalski is an acclaimed writer, director, and medical doctor. He wrote and directed the award-winning feature film Dangerous Gentlemen. His short film Atlas has won numerous international awards. Atlas osvojio je brojne međunarodne nagrade.