There’s good news for aficionados of European films who live in the national capital. From October 31, the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will kick off in Delhi and 28 acclaimed European films will be screened.
The 30th edition of the festival will run in Delhi till November 9, before travelling to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This edition marks three decades of cinematic, cultural, and artistic exchange between Europe and India.
The festival will be held at four venues: India Habitat Centre; Instituto Cervantes; Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan; and Liszt Institute, Hungarian Cultural Centre.
“This year marks a truly special milestone for us at the EUFF, as we celebrate 30 years of cultural exchange, creativity, and dialogue between Europe and India through cinema. Films have always been a powerful unifier, and in recent years, collaborations between Indian and European filmmakers have only deepened, bringing together diverse perspectives and shared stories through co-productions,” said Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India.
“Europe and India, as two of the world’s largest film industries, share rich cinematic traditions and a long history of collaboration and cross-fertilisation. The EU Film Festival is more than just a showcase, it’s an invitation for audiences to engage with cinema that is thought-provoking, inspiring, and deeply human. EUFF 2025 is, above all, a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the timeless power of storytelling to connect people across borders,” he added.
The festival is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to India, in collaboration with the Embassies of EU Member States and regional partners. Some of Europe’s most celebrated films will be on display with English subtitles. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis and some titles carry an 18+ rating.
“These films cross borders and generations, weaving together stories of identity, love, hope, and defiance. They remind us that even in turbulent times, people continue to dream, create, and find beauty… Each screening invites audiences to see Europe not only as a continent, but as a living mosaic of emotions, struggles, and triumphs,” said Artur Zaborski, the festival’s curator.
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“I believe audiences will leave inspired, moved, and uplifted, reminded of cinema’s extraordinary power to connect us through empathy, laughter, and wonder,” he added.
Spanning a wide array of genres and themes, this year’s line-up includes some of the most anticipated European films, each offering a distinct cultural and emotional perspective to Indian audiences.
For instance, Matters of the Heart, from Denmark, is about family trauma and reconciliation. The film Happy, from Austria, tells the story of an undocumented Indian father striving to secure a future for his daughter.
From Belgium, the film Julie Keeps Quiet, which explores silence and systemic abuse within the world of sports, will be on display. On the other hand, a historical thriller set during the 1968 Prague Spring, called The Waves, is the pick of the Czech Republic.
