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FFC attends the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn
2025-11-21The FilmFestival Cottbus was represented for the first time this year at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, one of Europe’s most important A-festivals and a central meeting point for filmmakers from around the world. Following the successful FFC focus Close-Up: Estonia, the visit to the Estonian capital offered… -
European Film Award nominations and Eastern European Oscar hopes
2025-11-19Yesterday, the nominations for the 2026 European Film Awards were announced, and two films that were screened just two weeks ago in the programme of the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus are now in the spotlight: the animated film DOG OF GOD (Raitis Ābele, Lauris Ābele, LV/US, 2025, 95 min), shown in… -
Impressions from the 35th FFC
2025-11-18Here you can discover impressions from the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus: -
The Award Winners of the 35th FFC
2025-11-12Director Ivona Juka has been awarded the Main Prize of the 35th FilmFestival Cottbus. Her Croatian production BEAUTIFUL EVENING, BEAUTIFUL DAY received the main award worth €15,000. The film impressed the International Festival Jury for its courage “to address untold stories, to open dialogue, to look at old wounds with… -
Festival Blog Sunday, November 9th
2025-11-09Sunday at the Cottbus Film Festival After an intense week of premieres, discussions and encounters, the 35th Cottbus Film Festival is entering its final day. Yesterday evening, the festival's award winners were honoured at a ceremony. Here is the list of winners: Feature Film Competition Main Prize for Best…