The European Union Delegation to the Philippines proudly presents the 28th edition of Cine Europa, the country’s longest-running European film festival, continuing its tradition of bringing world-class cinema to Filipino audiences.
Organized by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, in partnership with the Embassies of EU Member States in Manila and guest participant, the Embassy of Ukraine, this year’s festival highlights the breadth of European creativity and storytelling.
Cine Europa 28 offers a compelling line-up of award-winning dramas, comedies, animations, and literary adaptations, tackling universal themes of resilience, identity, family, freedom, and hope.
Among the featured films are:
The Peasants (Poland) – An animated oil-painting masterpiece about a woman’s fight for independence in a 19th-century village.
Beyond the Blue Border (Germany) – A gripping story of two teenagers risking everything to cross the Baltic Sea.
Three Kilometres to the End of the World (Romania) – A raw drama about a young man facing the aftermath of a homophobic attack.
Dragonkeeper: Guardiana de dragones (Spain) – A magical family adventure about saving the last dragon egg.
Je’vida (Finland) – The first film in the Skolt Sámi language, exploring indigenous identity and healing.
Curated Theft (Ukraine) – A timely account of the looting of Kherson’s museums during Russia’s invasion — the largest art theft in Europe since World War II.
Other highlights include heartfelt family stories (Jippie No More, Netherlands), sharp comedies (Fathers & Mothers, Denmark), inspiring tales of resilience (Tarrac, Ireland), and literary adaptations that probe love and freedom (L’Amour et les forêts, France).
Screenings will run in Manila at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City from September 8 to 17, 2025, followed by special screenings in Cebu, Tacloban, and Bacolod, ensuring more Filipinos across the country can enjoy the festival.
Cine Europa 28 continues with the support of its loyal partners: the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Shangri-La Plaza Corporation, University of the Philippines-Cebu, Provincial Government of Bacolod, University of St. La Salle – Bacolod, and Eastern Visayas State University in Tacloban.
With its rich and diverse program, Cine Europa 28 reaffirms the power of cinema to inspire, challenge, and connect audiences — making it a much-anticipated cultural event in the Philippines.