Interviews

In talk with Alessia Gasparella & Tom Kiesecoms
The festivals are so far apart that there is no sense of competitivness.
Why shouldn’t we be sharing the resources then, and collaborate?

Cyril Aris: “In general, Lebanese people find a lot of humor in tragedies”
Everything I knew was gone, and it was so violent that I decided to take the camera and just document.
Documentaries

Sarajevo review: Bottlemen (2023)
“Bottlemen” is playful, engaging and emotionally charged.
Shorts

Can I Hug You? (2023)
‘Can I Hug You’is one of the most devastating documentaries in recent years…
Experimental Films

Sarajevo review: Valerija (2023)
In addition to writing and directing the film, Sara Jurinčić also did the animation and the video-art herself.

Sarajevo review: Silence Of Reason( 2023)
Novakova’s approach proves to be right to get the desired effect, prove the point and leave the lasting impression.

Locarno review: La Vedova Nera (2023)
In taut 21 minutes, this short film pays homage to giallo movies

Locarno review: Z.O.(2023)
Z.O. is an example of an essay with a masterfully controlled story
Trailers

Viennale reveals the trailer for its 61st edition
Viennale has revealed its trailer for the forthcoming 61th festival edition that will take place between October 19-31 2023
Open Calls

Open Call for entries for the 55th Directors’ Fortnight
The Directors’ Fortnight is open to both short films and features – be they fiction, documentary, animation or hybrid in form (…)