Journey through tales of immigration, defiance, nature’s force, and the bonds that shape us — experience it all at EUFF 2025
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns with its milestone 30th edition, celebrating three decades of cinematic, cultural, and artistic exchange between Europe and India. From October 31 to November 9, 2025, the Delhi leg will present 28 acclaimed films from all EU Member States and Ukraine, before travelling to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Through this vibrant showcase of European films, EUFF continues to foster Indo-European cultural collaboration, offering audiences a Window to Europe, its people, culture and society.
EUFF 2025 showcases a remarkable selection of acclaimed European films celebrated at international festivals. From tales of hope, resilience, and courage to powerful explorations of family, identity, and change — it’s an unmissable celebration of European cinema at its finest.Here’s a look at seven of the most anticipated titles at this year’s festival.
Happy (Austria) , directed by Sandeep Kumar, follows the story of an undocumented Indian immigrant in Austria striving to secure a better future for his young daughter while facing the imminent threat of deportation. This poignant drama, delivered in German and Hindi, underscores the universal pursuit of happiness and parental love, and has already been featured at the International Film Festival of Goa and the São Paulo International Film Festival. Blending themes of resilience, family, and marginalization, Happy offers audiences a heartfelt portrayal of hope against adversity.
Julie Keeps Quiet (Belgium) , directed by Leonardo van Dijl, centers on Julie, a promising young tennis player who chooses silence amid a coach’s scandal. Set against competitive sport, the film exposes systemic failures in safeguarding the young, with Julie’s moral struggle serving as a quietly defiant act. Featuring dialogue in Dutch, French, and English, the film has earned selections at Cannes, Toronto, Rotterdam, and São Paulo, and is already regarded as a thought-provoking exploration of courage, defiance, and societal pressure.
Holy Cow (France) , by Louise Courvoisier, transports audiences to 1899 in a remote Alpine village, where young school teacher Aimée confronts superstition and entrenched patriarchy. Battling natural disasters and local resistance, her determination embodies resilience and independence. The film was selected for Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and is a celebration of courage, education, and female empowerment in historical contexts.
Dying (Germany) , directed by Matthias Glasner, is an intense family drama exploring mortality, estrangement, and reconciliation. Members of the Lunies family, each grappling with their own struggles, are forced to reconnect when confronted with illness and death. Winner of the German Film Award (Lola) for Best Film, Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at Berlin International Film Festival, and multiple other accolades, the film offers a raw and intimate meditation on life, love, and loss.
Three Kilometres to the End of the World (Romania) , directed by Emanuel Parvu, portrays a teenager’s journey of self-discovery and conflict in a conservative Danube Delta community. The film explores LGBTQ+ identity, family tensions, and societal pressures in a compelling coming-of-age narrative. Having already won attention at international festivals, it is celebrated for its unflinching honesty and emotional resonance.
Family Therapy (Slovenia), directed by Sonja Prosenc, delves into the disruption of an apparently perfect family by a young stranger. As the family grapples with secrets, fears, and dysfunction, external chaos forces them to confront hidden fractures. Winner of seven Vesna Awards at the 2024 Slovenian Film Festival and Slovenia’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature, the film is a darkly comic and deeply human exploration of identity, family dynamics, and resilience.
Behind the Haystacks (Greece), directed by Asimina Proedrou, follows the lives of a middle-aged fisherman, a housewife, and their daughter navigating debt, faith, and personal challenges. A tragic incident pushes them to confront moral and ethical dilemmas, highlighting courage and integrity in difficult circumstances. The film won Best Debut Director Award at IFFI Goa, establishing itself as a powerful meditation on family, society, and personal accountability.
Audiences in New Delhi can catch these films from October 31 to November 9, 2025, at India Habitat Centre, Instituto Cervantes, Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, and Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre. Don’t miss this chance to explore Europe through the lens of its most compelling contemporary filmmakers at EUFF 2025.
