Italy's Gateway to Eastern Europe on Screen
Trieste Film Festival Turns 36
Established in 1989, the Trieste Film Festival has evolved into Italy’s premier showcase for Central and Eastern European cinema. Held annually in mid-January, the festival presents a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films, offering audiences a comprehensive view of the region’s cinematic landscape.
The 36th edition, scheduled from 16 to 24 January 2025, will feature over 130 films. Beyond screenings, the festival fosters dialogue through workshops, exhibitions, and masterclasses.
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News
Trieste Film Festival announces full programme for 36th edition
Serbia and women filmmakers on focus at Trieste Film Festival 2025
Interview
«Trieste still resonates with its Balkan neighbours»
Rada Šešić, the documentary competition programmer, delves into the unique cultural and historical significance of the city as a festival location, her approach to curating the documentary program, and the evolving dynamics of regional cinema.
Films
At the Door of the House Who Will Come Knocking
Director: Maja Novaković
A hauntingly beautiful portrait of old age and loneliness in a timelessly rural setting.
Eight Postcards From Utopia
Director: Radu Jude, Christian Ferencz-Flatz
Radu Jude’s latest weaves commercials from the past 35 years, creating a disorienting critique of capitalist culture, advertising, and national identity in post-communist Romania.
Tata
Director: Lina Vdovîi, Radu Ciorniciuc
An intimate story of family trauma and exploitation, tackling patriarchal structures and the complex life of migrant labourers.
The Sky Above Zenica
Director: Nanna Frank Møller, Zlatko Pranjic
A Bosnian town grapples with pollution, health crises, and conflicting interests, as citizens demand accountability from a massive steel plant.
Trains
Director: Maciej Drygas
Polish director Maciej Drygas's entrancing Trains is a mesmerising journey through much of the 20th century by rail, accompanied by a subtly intense soundtrack.
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