Filmfestival Cottbus

FilmFestival Cottbus supports Roma filmmakers

Thu, 30 May 13 00:00:00 +0200

Until June 22, the Collegium Hungaricum Berlin, in cooperation with the International Romani Film Commission and supported by the FilmFestival Cottbus, presents the event series Cineromani – Empowering Roma Filmmakers.

Cottbus in Sofia and Vilnius

Mon, 11 Mar 13 00:00:00 +0100

By the end of this week Bernd Buder is travelling first to the Bulgarian capital Sofia and a few days later to Lithuanian metropolis Vilnius. In both cities he is visiting the film festivals and their markets.

East European Brunch kicks off the new festival season

Wed, 13 Feb 13 00:00:00 +0100

By way of awarding a total of three prizes during the East European Brunch, the FilmFestival Cottbus, together with the East-West co-production market connecting cottbus, launches itself into the new festival season.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Fri, 21 Dec 12 00:00:00 +0100

We thank you for a very successful festival season and look forward to welcoming you again at the 23rd edition of the festival from November 5-10 in 2013. We wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Award Winners - Screening tonight

Sun, 11 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Today the Audience Award winner HALIMAS WAY and the winner of the Main Prize for Best Film WOMEN’S DAY will be screened again at the Stadthalle.

THANK YOU

Sun, 11 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

With a new record of over 19.500 visitors, crowded venues, great film guests and talks the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus will finish tonight. We would like to say THANK YOU!

Berlinski Beat - Live

Sat, 10 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

BerlinskiBeat combine the unique sounds of Berlin: powerful, danceable and with a lot of humor. Take the chance to celebrate the Award night with the right kind of music! Starts at 10.00pm!

Polish triumph at the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus

Sat, 10 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

KINO MUZIKA or DEFINITELY POLAND

Fri, 09 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

It is your choice tonight! Either to mARXX and "Heine miez Gärtner" at Bebel or dancing at Scandale with music from DJ Tomek?

Long Night of the Shorts

Fri, 09 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Half time of the festival and a special night with extraordinary stories told in short are waiting for you. Do not miss to book your tickets for this special journey.

Witamy u nas

Fri, 09 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

The programme section >Polish Horizons< offers exciting cinema from our Eastern neighbour. Screening tonight: Fresh and extraordinary short films from the Solanin Film Festival at 6.30pm at Obenkino.

Welcome to our international Short Film Jury: Ana Stojanovska

Fri, 09 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

globalEAST 2012: Personal Stories

Fri, 09 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

The Serbian filmmaker Goran Radovanovic tells his personal story about his connection to Ibero-America. In 2009 he taught documentary filmmaking at Havana and shooted his film WITH FIDEL WHATEVER HAPPENS.

Restrospective started with a crowded venue

Thu, 08 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

With a crowded venue the retrospective ”Helke Misselwitz - Life and Times” started yesterday. In celebration of her 65th birthday, the festival honours the film-maker and university professor with a special program section.

¡Hola Cottbus!

Thu, 08 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Time to travel the South! The programme section >globalEAST< leads on a cinematic search through the Latin American countries. Two productions are screened today.

Get into the groove

Thu, 08 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

The FilmFestival-Party on Thursday night is almost legendary. Be there around 10pm to ensure a good spot.

Russkij Den

Wed, 07 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Second festival day is RUSSKIY DEN and dedicated to current Russian cinema. Four selected productions will run as German premieres and impress with diversity of themes and stylistic peculiarities.

Guests, festival impressions and many more to discover

Wed, 07 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Second day at the festival and if you want to get an idea of what is going on and who is here please check our photo gallery and our facebook side.

UNIversalparty

Wed, 07 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Traditionally the „Partytrain“ of the FilmFestival stops at the BTU Cottbus. This year on board the Newcomer - Rockband finalstair from Berlin as well as DJ Äctionbude.

Welcome to the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus

Tue, 06 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Turn off the lights and spotlight on to the FilmFestival Cottbus. Tonight at 7pm is the opening ceremony of the 22nd edition of the world’s most important festival of East European Cinema at the Staatstheatre.

Three questions to the director of the opening night film

Tue, 06 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

His film FINAL CUT - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN opens up the 22nd festival edition tonight. We asked György Palfi about the idea of the film and how he managed to create a masterpiece out of 500 films.

Opening party with fragFrank!

Tue, 06 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

After the official opening ceremony, you are invited to celebrate the first festival day with German rock from Berlin, live in the SCANDALE.

Latest Films from your Country - Check it out!

Sat, 03 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

Looking for the latest films from your country at the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus? Have a look at our selection of film lists showing you which films are screened where and when in the week November 6-11.

Our retrospective this year: Helke Misselwitz -Life and Times

Fri, 02 Nov 12 00:00:00 +0100

In celebration of her 65th birthday, the FilmFestival Cottbus honours the film-maker and university professor Helke Misselwitz with a retrospective. She will accompany the retrospective in Cottbus in person.

See the bigger picture - German-Polish Youth Film Competition

Wed, 31 Oct 12 00:00:00 +0100

Recent productions from Germany and Poland are at the centre of the U-18 German-Polish Youth Film Competition. The films are related to the difficulties of growing up. A platform for the audience 14plus.

Prominent Juries decide on generous prizes

Fri, 26 Oct 12 00:00:00 +0200

Who is going to win the LUBINA awards at the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus? The prominently staffed International Festival Jury decides on the winners of the main prizes. Olga Dihovichnaya is one of the Jury members...

Competition Entries: Highlights from Eastern Europe

Mon, 22 Oct 12 00:00:00 +0200

One world première and nine German premières will be shown at the feature film competition in Cottbus. They deal with questions about the way of living, concrete social critique and the consequences of war.

globalEAST 2012: Personal Stories

Wed, 17 Oct 12 00:00:00 +0200

Eastern Europe meets South America, Spain and even the Caribbean - We use the topic of this years >globalEAST< section and ask artists and culture lovers from these countries for their own personal stories.

¡Hola Cottbus! - >globalEast< casts a glance at Latin America

Fri, 05 Oct 12 00:00:00 +0200

The 22nd edition of the FilmFestival Cottbus leads the programme section >globalEAST< on a cinematic search through the Latin American countries. Far away and yet so very close: the six productions chosen by curator Bernd Buder illustrate the reciprocal cinematic bonds.

In >Focus<: Eastern Europe by Religions

Fri, 28 Sep 12 00:00:00 +0200

The 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus continues its cinematic exploration of Eastern European diversity with its programme section >Focus<: this year, under the heading of "Eastern Europe by Religions".

Programme Highlights of the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus

Wed, 26 Sep 12 00:00:00 +0200

In its 22nd edition the FilmFestival Cottbus presents highlights of Eastern European cinema and strikes new paths. Have a look what is coming up this autumn.

Keep it short - Screening for short feature competition has begun

Thu, 13 Sep 12 00:00:00 +0200

East European film makers take the challenge to tell their stories in 30 minutes time and submit their films to the short feature film competition of FilmFestival Cottbus. The selection committee is now screeninng.

GROMOZEKA opens Favourites Film Festival in Berlin

Wed, 29 Aug 12 00:00:00 +0200

For the first time FilmFestival Cottbus will be presented at the Favourites Film Festival in Berlin. The audience favourite from last years 21nd festival edition GROMOZEKA will open the festival this Thursday.

Selection process for feature film competition started

Thu, 16 Aug 12 00:00:00 +0200

Heaps of coffee and time will be needed as the selection committee of the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus started to screen the submissions for this years feature film competition.

Join us in November: Accreditation form is online

Mon, 13 Aug 12 00:00:00 +0200

From now on and till the 10th of October feel free to submit the accreditation form for the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus. Just fill in the online-form and send it back via Mail or Fax to us.

Five Awards for Croatian filmmaker Branko Schmidt at the 59th Pula Film Festival

Tue, 31 Jul 12 00:00:00 +0200

A total of five awards were given to the Croatian director Branko Schmidt for his film CANNIBAL VEGETARIAN at the 59th Pula Film Festival. The filmmaker will be a guest at the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus.

FilmFestival Cottbus hosted industry reception in Sarajevo

Thu, 12 Jul 12 00:00:00 +0200

The FilmFestival Cottbus hosted on the occasion of the 18th Sarajevo Film Festival together with connecting cottbus, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and Mitteldeutscher Medienförderung a reception.

Srđan Keča wins Young Talent’s Competition at Cinema City Festival

Tue, 10 Jul 12 00:00:00 +0200

The Serbian filmmaker Srđan Keča was awarded for his film MIRAGE with the main prize in the category “Up to 10,000 Bucks - Young Talent’s Competition” at the Cinema City Festival in Novi Sad (Serbia).

Submit your film to the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus

Thu, 26 Apr 12 00:00:00 +0200

Until August 1st you have the chance to submit your feature or short film to the competitions or further program sections of the 22nd FilmFestival Cottbus. The entry form as well as the reglement 2012 are online now.

Cottbus and Locarno join as partners of New Horizons Studios

Thu, 19 Apr 12 00:00:00 +0200

FilmFestival Cottbus and Festival del Film Locarno join as festival partners for the third edition of the training event held at the Wroclaws T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival.

Impressions in 25 frames per second

Wed, 15 Feb 12 00:00:00 +0100

This year there is not only a photo gallery with impressions of the traditional East European Brunch of the FilmFestival Cottbus and connecting cottbus but also a short film about the reception.

Nice tradition: Cottbus goes Berlin(ale)

Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:00:00 +0100

On occasion of the Berlin International Film Festival, the FilmFestival Cottbus and the East-West Co-production Market connecting cottbus invite industry representatives to attend the traditional East European Brunch.

CRULIC finds distribution in France, Czech Republic and Slovakia

Wed, 14 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

The Romanian-Polish coproduction CRULIC - THE PATH TO BEYOND which was running at this years competition in Cottbus, convinced distribution companies in France, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

THE MILL AND THE CROSS successful again

Mon, 05 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Lech Majewski masterpiece on the painting of Pieter Bruegel d. Ä. got the main prize at the International Film Festival "Popoli e Religione" in Terni (Umbria).

Romanian Films in German Cinemas

Sat, 03 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

Friends of Romanian films have good chances to follow up their passion at the moment. Eran Riklis HUMAN RESSOURCE MANAGER is released at the cinemas and a Romanian short film series will be shown in Berlin and Potsdam.

Today Cinema Release of ANDUNI – FOREIGN HOME

Thu, 01 Dec 11 00:00:00 +0100

For all who have missed the closing night film of the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus or for those who like to see it again, there is now a good opportunity. The cinema release of ANDUNI - FOREIGN HOME is today.

Opening of the Russian Film Week – Three films from Cottbus are part of the programme

Wed, 30 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The Russian Film Week opens up tonight in Berlin. From the 30th of November till the 7th of December there is also the opportunity to see three films out of the program of the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus again.

Cinema release of two films from the 21st festival edition

Thu, 24 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

THE MILL AND THE CROSS (distribution Neue Visionen) and REMEMBRANCE (distribution Movienet) will have their cinema release today. It is a good opportunity to see these films from the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus again.

TWILIGHT PORTRAIT continues its international festival success

Thu, 17 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The main prize winner of the 21st edition of the FilmFestival Cottbus was awarded with top prizes at the 5th Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival and at Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

And the LUBINA goes to...

Sun, 06 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

TWILIGHT PORTRAIT (Russia) by Angelina Nikonova for her closely observed, social study of a young woman from the Russian middle class.

Farewell party: Kellerkommando meets Kompott DJane-Team

Sat, 05 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The band Kellerkommando and the Kompott DJane-Team will perform at the closing party of the FilmFestival Cottbus at the Glad-House.

Long Night of the Short Films

Fri, 04 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

It is time for the Short Feature Film competition. Eight contributions, including one world premiere, three international premieres and four German premieres, face the judgement of an independent three-person jury.

Chill out at the festival-bar edelweiss

Fri, 04 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Third day of the festival! Time to discuss the films you have seen and to looking for what is coming up. And of course time to chill out! Why not at the fetsival bar edelweiss! See you there!

Three questions for the International Jury President Alexander Rodnyansky

Thu, 03 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The president of the International Festival Jury Alexander Rodnyansky knows a great deal about the film business. He is a successful Russian TV and film producer and i.a. founder of the Ukrainian TV-channel 1+1.

Polskie Horyzonty - Polish film making at its best

Thu, 03 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The program section Polsky Horyzonty will show cinematic discoveries from within Poland′s vibrant film industry tonight.

Jimmys Diner Party avec Luc Le Truc et Jacques Le Trac

Thu, 03 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone can dance the night away to the tunes of Luc Le Truc and Jacques Le Trac at the Danse en Jimmys party tonight.

Russkiy Den presents New Russian Cinema

Wed, 02 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Today is THE day for fans of Russian cinema and those in spe - today is the Russkiy Den. Five feature and short feature films will go on to sparkle on screen at the Weltspiegel.

The legendary UNIversal-Party at the Campus of the BTU Cottbus will be tonight

Wed, 02 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

The legendary UNIversal-Party at the Campus of the BTU Cottbus will be tonight. Wrap up the first festival day with La Marche and a mixture of Balkan beats, Ska, Reggae, French dance music and Funk.

Aaaaaaaand action! The 21st FilmFestival Cottbus started!

Tue, 01 Nov 11 00:00:00 +0100

Last night, the opening of the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus was celebrated at Staatstheater Cottbus.

Weimar Triangle

Sun, 30 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

French flair meets East European lifestyle and young German directing talents – Welcome to the sepcial film series on "Weimar Triangle"!

Retrospective: Location Lausitz

Wed, 26 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

The title of the retrospective programme of the 21st FilmFestival issues Lusatia/Lausitz as a filming location as well as a seismograph for social changes in Eastern German everyday life since 1990.

Focus: Eastern Europe by Regions

Tue, 25 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

This years section Focus titled “Eastern Europe by Regions” will approach Eastern Europes cultural diversity which is above all characterised by the coexistence of different languages, religions and ethnic groups.

Competition films at a glance

Tue, 18 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

This years films for the three competition sections Feature film, Short feature film and U18 German-Polish Youth Film are now certain!

Festival program is available & tickets on sale

Mon, 17 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

Festival-passes and 5er-tickets on sale!

Tue, 11 Oct 11 00:00:00 +0200

Those of you, who cannot hardly wait for the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus to start, have now the opportunity to purchase a limited number of festival-passes and 5er-tickets, before the actual advance sale starts.

Short and sweet - Screening for Short feature competition begins

Thu, 08 Sep 11 00:00:00 +0200

Brandenburg Prime minister Matthias Platzeck to gain Federal Cross of Merit

Tue, 23 Aug 11 00:00:00 +0200

Last Friday, Brandenburg Prime minister Matthias Platzeck was granted the Federal Cross of Merits. Federal president Christian Wulff awarded the order to him for his long-time political commitment.

Film Tip: MALL GIRLS

Thu, 18 Aug 11 00:00:00 +0200

They are young, good looking and in desperate need of money: the so-called „shopping girls“. In Warshaw shopping malls they are selling their bodies to older “sponsors” – just to afford latest fashion accessoires.

Selection for feature film competition starts

Wed, 17 Aug 11 00:00:00 +0200

The selection committee of the 21st FilmFestival Cottbus is going on nightshifts again: The screening of this years contributions to the Feature Film Competition is taking place from today till Sunday.

German-Russian co-production agreement signed

Mon, 01 Aug 11 00:00:00 +0200

Love with Complications – TULPAN Screening at Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Fri, 29 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Festival on Tour – Second Stop Sarajevo

Thu, 28 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Films from the 20th FilmFestival Cottbus honored with several awards in the Ukraine and Serbia

Wed, 27 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Festival On Tour – First Stop Wrocław

Fri, 22 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Nationwide Theatrical Release of BELGRADE RADIO TAXI

Thu, 21 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

East European Brunch in Karlovy Vary

Wed, 06 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Entry Form online

Sun, 03 Jul 11 00:00:00 +0200

Until August 15th there is the possibility to submit a film for one of the three competitions or another section of the 21st edition of the FilmFestival Cottbus. Reglement and entry form are online available now.

Polish Film Institute Award 2010 bestowed

Sat, 18 Jun 11 00:00:00 +0200

The Polish Film Institute Award 2010 ceremony took place during the opening of the 36th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia. Two familiar names and faithful partners of the FilmFestival Cottbus are amongst the winners.

Doubled success for Cottbus films in Portugal

Thu, 16 Jun 11 00:00:00 +0200

The 27th edition of the FESTROIA International Film Festival in Setubal in Portugal ended with the doubled joy of awards going to two films from the programme of last years FilmFestival Cottbus.

Presentation in Portugal

Fri, 03 Jun 11 00:00:00 +0200

The FilmFestival Cottbus will present itself for the first time in Portuguese Setúbal at the International Film Festival FESTROIA, which enjoys a long tradition.

Final Spurt for Festival Trailer

Fri, 20 May 11 00:00:00 +0200

Friends of the FilmFestival Cottbus only have to wait a few more weeks until the current festival trailer will be released. After two whole shooting-days, the ‘makers’ now have to deal with cut and post-production.

ACTION!

Fri, 04 Mar 11 00:00:00 +0100

A video clip entitled ACTION! was shooted at the East European Brunch in February 2011. These important notes do not only play a crucial part in terms of film but also graphically in the festivals 21st year.

Cottbus celebrates an Eastern European Day in Berlin

Wed, 16 Feb 11 00:00:00 +0100

With an well-frequented East European Brunch at the Office of the Federal State of Brandenburg in Berlin the FilmFestival Cottbus and the East-West co-production market Connecting Cottbus started into the new season.

The sightings for the 20th filmfestival edition are finished

Tue, 31 Aug 10 00:00:00 +0200

From the 19th to the 31st of august the sighting of the feature films and short films took place in Berlin. The chosen films will be presented at this year's Cottbus Film Festival competition.

The Cottbus FilmFestival announces prize money rise for the anniversary edition at the ENH in Wroclaw

Thu, 29 Jul 10 00:00:00 +0200

On Tuesday, 27 July 2010, the Cottbus FilmFestival held a reception at the largest film festival in Poland, the Era Nowe Horyzonty in Wroclaw, for the first time. At the festival club Arsenal the organizing agency pool production and all representatives of the festival office did welcome numerous well-known producers, directors and actors for the "Cottbus Cocktail”.

Roland Rust in Sarajevo

Thu, 29 Jul 10 00:00:00 +0200

The Cottbus festival director will from today on attend the 16th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival which takes place from 23rd till 31st July, 2010.

The team of the Cottbus FilmFestival at the Era Nowe Horyzonty

Thu, 22 Jul 10 00:00:00 +0200

As of Monday, 26 July 2010, festival director Roland Rust, the manager of the Cottbus festival, Andreas Stein, and his colleagues Denise Steinbrenner and Anne von der Goenne will be at the biggest festival in Poland.

Roland Rust in Pula

Fri, 16 Jul 10 00:00:00 +0200

In order to review the latest developments on the Croatian film market, festival director Roland Rust will follow an invitation from Pula.