[Upcoming Event] The 19th European Union Film
Festival (EUFF) 2018
The European Union Film Festival is back! A cinematic
journey through Europe with 21 award-winning films!
KUALA LUMPUR, October 2018 - The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns
once more in its 19th year in
Malaysia to selected Golden Screen Cinemas. It is one of the biggest
international film festivals in the country.
This
much-anticipated event promises to showcase the dynamism, breadth and innovation of contemporary European cinema,
as well as the cultural diversity of Europe, with critically-acclaimed films
from across the continent.
This year, we have
added one more city to the festival tour – Johor
Bahru. The European Union Film
Festival will take place at selected Golden
Screen Cinemas outlets in Klang
Valley (18 – 28 October), Georgetown
(1-7 November), Johor Bahru (15-18
November), Kuching (22-28 November)
and Kota Kinabalu (6-12 December).
Since its first
edition in 2000, the EUFF has brought together film enthusiasts, students,
families and even people looking for their first foreign-language film
experience. Spanning animation,
drama, romance, comedy, adventure, children's film and documentary, the wide
ranging programme is a testament to Europe's continued creativity and diversity
and has something for everyone's tastes.
"Europe has
never been just one, but many. Through EUFF, we hope not just to promote
Europe's cultural diversity but also diversity at the centre of international
cultural relations, as this is an important part of the EU's role as a global
actor," said H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to
Malaysia.
"We hope that
these movies not only entertain, inspire and teach us about European culture
but also open people's eyes to how both European and Malaysian people enjoy
cultural diversity," she added.
The 21 films this
year come from 17 European countries. All are award-winning films. This year, the festival line-up also features
films from non-Union countries Switzerland
and Norway. Some of the films are collaborations or joint-productions
between European countries. For example, the film Loving Vincent, a
beautifully-rendered animation about the life of artist Vincent Van Gogh in the style of his paintings, is a joint-production
of Poland, the Netherlands and France.
To celebrate the
cultural impact of the film and the artist Van Gogh, the Embassy of the
Netherlands has organised art workshops for refugee children in Malaysia in
conjunction with the EUFF 2018. The children's Van Gogh-inspired paintings will
be displayed at the EUFF's Kuala Lumpur launch on 17 October, and a silent auction will be held for the sale of the
painting, the proceeds of which will go to aid refugee children.
Eight films –– Anka
(Croatia), Kinscem, Bet on Revenge
(Hungary), Friends by Chance (Italy),
Quo Vado? (Italy), Miss Kiet's Children (Netherlands), Selfie (Romania), Breaking News (Romania) and My
Big Night (Spain) will be screened for free at all participating
cinemas.
Coupons for the free
screenings can be printed or downloaded from http://euff.com.my/
and redeemed at the participating GSC ticketing counters on a first-come,
first-served basis.
The 19th European Union Film Festival is organised by the Delegation of the European
Union to Malaysia, in collaboration with the embassies and cultural
institutions of 15 European Union Member States, and Norway and Switzerland.
The Film Festival
is also supported by local partner organisations Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn. Bhd. and CinemaOnline, and sponsored by Brandt.
EUFF tickets are sold at MYR8.50 (normal seats). Tickets can be purchased via GSC E-payment at
www.gsc.com.my, GSC Mobile Apps or at participating GSC outlets. For movie
details, screening schedules and more information on the European Union Film
Festival, visit www.euff.com.my
or www.gsc.com.my
EUFF tickets sales
start from 16th October.
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