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The Society of Audiovisual Authors ☂️ represents 33 collective management organisations in 25 European countries. Defending and managing rights for 177K 🎥 📺 authors! #WeLoveAuthors
🎬 Read our interview with Kiril Gjozev, Secretary General of AZAS!
Despite holding a licence since 2018, AZAS cannot operate, as government has still not approved its tariffs. The consequences are severe: €26 million unpaid royalties in 2019-2024
🔗 Full interview: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/aza...
Despite holding a licence since 2018, AZAS cannot operate, as government has still not approved its tariffs. The consequences are severe: €26 million unpaid royalties in 2019-2024
🔗 Full interview: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/aza...
AZAS's fight for authors' rights in North Macedonia
North Macedonia, at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula with 1.8 million citizens, has an impressive cinematic track record. Milcho Manchevski's debut feature Before the Rain (1994) brought the country...
www.saa-authors.eu
December 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🎬 Read our interview with Kiril Gjozev, Secretary General of AZAS!
Despite holding a licence since 2018, AZAS cannot operate, as government has still not approved its tariffs. The consequences are severe: €26 million unpaid royalties in 2019-2024
🔗 Full interview: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/aza...
Despite holding a licence since 2018, AZAS cannot operate, as government has still not approved its tariffs. The consequences are severe: €26 million unpaid royalties in 2019-2024
🔗 Full interview: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/aza...
WIPO to launch a global study on authors’ rights!
At its 47th session, the WIPO adopted the African group's proposal for a global study on "The Rights of Audiovisual Authors and their Payment Mechanisms for the Exploitation of their Works".
Check the full news 👉 www.saa-authors.eu/articles/a-w...
At its 47th session, the WIPO adopted the African group's proposal for a global study on "The Rights of Audiovisual Authors and their Payment Mechanisms for the Exploitation of their Works".
Check the full news 👉 www.saa-authors.eu/articles/a-w...
A win! WIPO will study audiovisual authors' rights
At its 47th session that closed at the end of last week, the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) discussed and adopted the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
WIPO to launch a global study on authors’ rights!
At its 47th session, the WIPO adopted the African group's proposal for a global study on "The Rights of Audiovisual Authors and their Payment Mechanisms for the Exploitation of their Works".
Check the full news 👉 www.saa-authors.eu/articles/a-w...
At its 47th session, the WIPO adopted the African group's proposal for a global study on "The Rights of Audiovisual Authors and their Payment Mechanisms for the Exploitation of their Works".
Check the full news 👉 www.saa-authors.eu/articles/a-w...
⏰Apply before 28 December⏰
If you are a Master’s student, want to work on copyright, AI, and media policy at the European level, and are interested in the cultural and creative sectors ... you might have what we are looking for 👀
Read the internship description and apply here 🔗 lnkd.in/dFMvsbxN
If you are a Master’s student, want to work on copyright, AI, and media policy at the European level, and are interested in the cultural and creative sectors ... you might have what we are looking for 👀
Read the internship description and apply here 🔗 lnkd.in/dFMvsbxN
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
⏰Apply before 28 December⏰
If you are a Master’s student, want to work on copyright, AI, and media policy at the European level, and are interested in the cultural and creative sectors ... you might have what we are looking for 👀
Read the internship description and apply here 🔗 lnkd.in/dFMvsbxN
If you are a Master’s student, want to work on copyright, AI, and media policy at the European level, and are interested in the cultural and creative sectors ... you might have what we are looking for 👀
Read the internship description and apply here 🔗 lnkd.in/dFMvsbxN
Read Cécile Despringre's November digest!
✨ We marked 15 years defending authors' rights, held a Skopje seminar issuing the “Skopje Call”, continued shaping the Code of Practice on AI transparency, and now head to Geneva for the WIPO committee
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
#WeLoveAuthors
✨ We marked 15 years defending authors' rights, held a Skopje seminar issuing the “Skopje Call”, continued shaping the Code of Practice on AI transparency, and now head to Geneva for the WIPO committee
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
#WeLoveAuthors
Secretary General's Digest
It's been a memorable November! First, I enjoyed a festive celebration with SAA members and guests in Brussels followed by a strategic gathering in Skopje that put the spotlight on authors' rights in ...
www.saa-authors.eu
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Read Cécile Despringre's November digest!
✨ We marked 15 years defending authors' rights, held a Skopje seminar issuing the “Skopje Call”, continued shaping the Code of Practice on AI transparency, and now head to Geneva for the WIPO committee
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
#WeLoveAuthors
✨ We marked 15 years defending authors' rights, held a Skopje seminar issuing the “Skopje Call”, continued shaping the Code of Practice on AI transparency, and now head to Geneva for the WIPO committee
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
#WeLoveAuthors
This week, 70 participants, including CMOs, audiovisual authors and cultural institutions from Central & Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, gathered in Skopje to strengthen CMOs and ensure fair remuneration for screenwriters and directors across the region.
saa-authors.eu/articles/skopje-call
saa-authors.eu/articles/skopje-call
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This week, 70 participants, including CMOs, audiovisual authors and cultural institutions from Central & Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, gathered in Skopje to strengthen CMOs and ensure fair remuneration for screenwriters and directors across the region.
saa-authors.eu/articles/skopje-call
saa-authors.eu/articles/skopje-call
🎬 This video brings together the highlights of the SAA 15th anniversary conference, along with exclusive interviews with some of our speakers!
Watch it here 👉 vimeo.com/1138868579?s...
(Director: Anja Strelec I Production team: Iva Galovic)
Watch it here 👉 vimeo.com/1138868579?s...
(Director: Anja Strelec I Production team: Iva Galovic)
SAA 15th Anniversary Conference and Networking: Audiovisual authors' rights in disruptive times
Interviews and key moments from SAA 15th Anniversary Conference, where creators, experts, and industry representatives discussed AI, copyright, and the future of…
vimeo.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎬 This video brings together the highlights of the SAA 15th anniversary conference, along with exclusive interviews with some of our speakers!
Watch it here 👉 vimeo.com/1138868579?s...
(Director: Anja Strelec I Production team: Iva Galovic)
Watch it here 👉 vimeo.com/1138868579?s...
(Director: Anja Strelec I Production team: Iva Galovic)
🎉15 years together!
In a fast-changing world, screenwriters and directors face growing pressure. The AI Act is a step forward, but key questions remain on enforcing copyright in the age of AI.
We shared ideas to protect authors’ rights & shape the future.
📸 More on our site and Facebook!
In a fast-changing world, screenwriters and directors face growing pressure. The AI Act is a step forward, but key questions remain on enforcing copyright in the age of AI.
We shared ideas to protect authors’ rights & shape the future.
📸 More on our site and Facebook!
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🎉15 years together!
In a fast-changing world, screenwriters and directors face growing pressure. The AI Act is a step forward, but key questions remain on enforcing copyright in the age of AI.
We shared ideas to protect authors’ rights & shape the future.
📸 More on our site and Facebook!
In a fast-changing world, screenwriters and directors face growing pressure. The AI Act is a step forward, but key questions remain on enforcing copyright in the age of AI.
We shared ideas to protect authors’ rights & shape the future.
📸 More on our site and Facebook!
Read SAA Secretary General's Oct digest:
✈️ From Ljubljana to Skopje
🍽️ SAA dinner with MEPs and LUX nominees
✍🏽 AI and licensing: SAA's response to DK questionnaire
📅 Celebrating SAA's 15th anniversary
💬 Better to be in than out: the next AI Act Code of Practice
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
✈️ From Ljubljana to Skopje
🍽️ SAA dinner with MEPs and LUX nominees
✍🏽 AI and licensing: SAA's response to DK questionnaire
📅 Celebrating SAA's 15th anniversary
💬 Better to be in than out: the next AI Act Code of Practice
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
Secretary General's Digest
After rushing to yet another airport, and leaving my suitcase in the office, I realised that I was juggling a lot at the same time! In October, I travelled to three countries, delivered different pres...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Read SAA Secretary General's Oct digest:
✈️ From Ljubljana to Skopje
🍽️ SAA dinner with MEPs and LUX nominees
✍🏽 AI and licensing: SAA's response to DK questionnaire
📅 Celebrating SAA's 15th anniversary
💬 Better to be in than out: the next AI Act Code of Practice
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
✈️ From Ljubljana to Skopje
🍽️ SAA dinner with MEPs and LUX nominees
✍🏽 AI and licensing: SAA's response to DK questionnaire
📅 Celebrating SAA's 15th anniversary
💬 Better to be in than out: the next AI Act Code of Practice
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
Following the Hungarian and Polish EU Presidencies initiative to advance the discussions among member states on AI and copyright, Denmark followed up with a survey about licensing frameworks, to which the SAA responded.
📰 Read our latest blog post: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
📰 Read our latest blog post: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
CMOs challenges in the AI era - part 2
While organisations representing rightsholders in Brussels are vastly outnumbered by large tech companies, EU Member States continue prioritising licensing mechanisms and the role of collective manage...
www.saa-authors.eu
October 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Following the Hungarian and Polish EU Presidencies initiative to advance the discussions among member states on AI and copyright, Denmark followed up with a survey about licensing frameworks, to which the SAA responded.
📰 Read our latest blog post: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
📰 Read our latest blog post: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
Reposted by SAA
The five films that are in the running for the LUX Audience Award 2026 have been announced.
This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by supporting European cinema and promoting cultural diversity.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/RfbT4R
This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by supporting European cinema and promoting cultural diversity.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/RfbT4R
October 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The five films that are in the running for the LUX Audience Award 2026 have been announced.
This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by supporting European cinema and promoting cultural diversity.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/RfbT4R
This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by supporting European cinema and promoting cultural diversity.
🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/RfbT4R
Reposted by SAA
El secretario general de DAMA, Ricardo Gómez Cabaleiro, ha participado ha participado en la reunión de la junta directiva de @saabrussels.bsky.social.
October 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
El secretario general de DAMA, Ricardo Gómez Cabaleiro, ha participado ha participado en la reunión de la junta directiva de @saabrussels.bsky.social.
Reposted by SAA
"AI cannot make a full Hollywood movie (yet). It's not like you go on ChatGPT and say make me a full movie. You need people, stories and vision to understand how everything works. I don't see AI replacing everyone anytime soon."
www.thelocationguide.com/industrynews...
www.thelocationguide.com/industrynews...
“More industry people will work with AI, and more AI people will work with the industry”
Industry News posted by Chris Evans about “More industry people will work with AI, and more AI people will work with the industry” on The Location Guide.
www.thelocationguide.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"AI cannot make a full Hollywood movie (yet). It's not like you go on ChatGPT and say make me a full movie. You need people, stories and vision to understand how everything works. I don't see AI replacing everyone anytime soon."
www.thelocationguide.com/industrynews...
www.thelocationguide.com/industrynews...
Reposted by SAA
"AI tools can reduce production costs and timelines by up to tenfold... such efficiencies come with serious caveats: potential job losses for animators, greater dominance of user-generated platforms like YouTube, and unresolved issues around copyright and IP ownership"
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson unpacks the “anime-fication” of Europe’s animation, streamers’ retreat and AI’s disruption
10/10/2025 - Interest in anime has been rising steadily for over a decade, and Western Europe’s current animated output increasingly mirrors this trend, says the expert at MIA
cineuropa.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
"AI tools can reduce production costs and timelines by up to tenfold... such efficiencies come with serious caveats: potential job losses for animators, greater dominance of user-generated platforms like YouTube, and unresolved issues around copyright and IP ownership"
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
Audiovisual authors call on the EU Parliament to hold the Commission and Council accountable to EU values. At the FERA, FSEand the SAA dinner with MEPs and filmmakers, the organisations called on MEPs to defend EU values against growing threats
Read full news: www.saa-authors.eu/.../message-....
Read full news: www.saa-authors.eu/.../message-....
October 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Audiovisual authors call on the EU Parliament to hold the Commission and Council accountable to EU values. At the FERA, FSEand the SAA dinner with MEPs and filmmakers, the organisations called on MEPs to defend EU values against growing threats
Read full news: www.saa-authors.eu/.../message-....
Read full news: www.saa-authors.eu/.../message-....
Read Cécile Despringre September Digest:
from Sarajevo Film Festival panels to grappling with 370 amendments to the EU Parliament's Copyright & AI report. September has been a busy month...
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
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from Sarajevo Film Festival panels to grappling with 370 amendments to the EU Parliament's Copyright & AI report. September has been a busy month...
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Don't miss the next one – subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!
Secretary General's Digest
The last time I wrote was at the end of July, when I wished everyone a relaxing summer break. Yes, I had a break, but it feels like a long time ago already! Since my return and participation in a Cine...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Read Cécile Despringre September Digest:
from Sarajevo Film Festival panels to grappling with 370 amendments to the EU Parliament's Copyright & AI report. September has been a busy month...
www.saa-authors.eu/articles/sec...
Don't miss the next one – subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!
from Sarajevo Film Festival panels to grappling with 370 amendments to the EU Parliament's Copyright & AI report. September has been a busy month...
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Don't miss the next one – subscribe to the newsletter on LinkedIn!
Welcome to Cato Kusters, the newest – and youngest - addition to the SAA Board of Patrons!
🎬 Discover Cato and her debut film “Julian” in Cineuropa’s interview: cineuropa.org/en/interview...
🔗Meet our Patrons here www.saa-authors.eu/board-of-pat...
#SAAPatrons 🧡 #WeLoveAuthors
🎬 Discover Cato and her debut film “Julian” in Cineuropa’s interview: cineuropa.org/en/interview...
🔗Meet our Patrons here www.saa-authors.eu/board-of-pat...
#SAAPatrons 🧡 #WeLoveAuthors
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Welcome to Cato Kusters, the newest – and youngest - addition to the SAA Board of Patrons!
🎬 Discover Cato and her debut film “Julian” in Cineuropa’s interview: cineuropa.org/en/interview...
🔗Meet our Patrons here www.saa-authors.eu/board-of-pat...
#SAAPatrons 🧡 #WeLoveAuthors
🎬 Discover Cato and her debut film “Julian” in Cineuropa’s interview: cineuropa.org/en/interview...
🔗Meet our Patrons here www.saa-authors.eu/board-of-pat...
#SAAPatrons 🧡 #WeLoveAuthors
The UN Human Rights Office has now published its report on ‘AI and human creativity’, in which the SAA’s contribution is quoted twice!
🔗 Read the full report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents/thematic-reports/a80278-report-special-rapporteur-field-cultural-rights-alexandra
🔗 Read the full report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents/thematic-reports/a80278-report-special-rapporteur-field-cultural-rights-alexandra
A/80/278: Report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki - Artificial intelligence and creativity
In this report to the General Assembly, the Special Rapporteur Alexandra Xanthaki builds on her previous report on digitalisation and cultural heritage and turns her attention to the ways in which art...
www.ohchr.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The UN Human Rights Office has now published its report on ‘AI and human creativity’, in which the SAA’s contribution is quoted twice!
🔗 Read the full report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents/thematic-reports/a80278-report-special-rapporteur-field-cultural-rights-alexandra
🔗 Read the full report here: www.ohchr.org/en/documents/thematic-reports/a80278-report-special-rapporteur-field-cultural-rights-alexandra
Back from summer and ready for a busy autumn? 🍂🧑💻
Check our Newsletter! mailchi.mp/saa-authors/...
In this edition, we reflect on recent developments and share what’s ahead for the season. Stay connected to discover key updates, upcoming events, and stories from the SAA community ✨
Check our Newsletter! mailchi.mp/saa-authors/...
In this edition, we reflect on recent developments and share what’s ahead for the season. Stay connected to discover key updates, upcoming events, and stories from the SAA community ✨
September 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Back from summer and ready for a busy autumn? 🍂🧑💻
Check our Newsletter! mailchi.mp/saa-authors/...
In this edition, we reflect on recent developments and share what’s ahead for the season. Stay connected to discover key updates, upcoming events, and stories from the SAA community ✨
Check our Newsletter! mailchi.mp/saa-authors/...
In this edition, we reflect on recent developments and share what’s ahead for the season. Stay connected to discover key updates, upcoming events, and stories from the SAA community ✨
The results of the Polish EU Presidency's survey reveal the challenges that European collective management organisations (CMOs) and rightsholders face today.
✨ Read our latest blog post www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
✨ Read our latest blog post www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
CMOs challenges in the AI era
Copyright protection in the AI era is in jeopardy. As the AI Act entered into force on 2 August, the challenges of copyright and AI remain not only unsolved but are becoming urgent. While the EU insti...
www.saa-authors.eu
August 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The results of the Polish EU Presidency's survey reveal the challenges that European collective management organisations (CMOs) and rightsholders face today.
✨ Read our latest blog post www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
✨ Read our latest blog post www.saa-authors.eu/articles/cmo...
🎬 Are you going to the SARAJEVO FILM FESTIVAL? If so, make sure you don't miss the panel discussion on 21 August about 'AI, Authors’ Rights & Guild Solidarity.
Cécile Despringre, the SAA Secretary General, is one of the speakers!
www.cinelinkindustrydays.com
Cécile Despringre, the SAA Secretary General, is one of the speakers!
www.cinelinkindustrydays.com
CineLink Industry Days
www.cinelinkindustrydays.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🎬 Are you going to the SARAJEVO FILM FESTIVAL? If so, make sure you don't miss the panel discussion on 21 August about 'AI, Authors’ Rights & Guild Solidarity.
Cécile Despringre, the SAA Secretary General, is one of the speakers!
www.cinelinkindustrydays.com
Cécile Despringre, the SAA Secretary General, is one of the speakers!
www.cinelinkindustrydays.com
“For AI to become a new creative tool, it is absolutely essential to ensure this artificial intelligence is not guided by the natural stupidity of certain human beings,”
- Director (and an SAA Patron) Cedric Klapisch, Jury president for the AI film festival
www.screendaily.com/news/mk2-unv...
- Director (and an SAA Patron) Cedric Klapisch, Jury president for the AI film festival
www.screendaily.com/news/mk2-unv...
mk2 unveils second annual AI film festival to highlight ethical use of artificial intelligence
Cedric Klapisch is the jury president.
www.screendaily.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
“For AI to become a new creative tool, it is absolutely essential to ensure this artificial intelligence is not guided by the natural stupidity of certain human beings,”
- Director (and an SAA Patron) Cedric Klapisch, Jury president for the AI film festival
www.screendaily.com/news/mk2-unv...
- Director (and an SAA Patron) Cedric Klapisch, Jury president for the AI film festival
www.screendaily.com/news/mk2-unv...
🌻 Summer greetings from the SAA team and here's Cécile Despringre's July Digest!
Read the July Digest here:
Read the July Digest here:
Secretary General's Digest
July was a particularly busy month until the last day. I'm glad I didn't plan big holidays, which would have been affected by the publication of the European Parliament's draft report, code of practic...
www.saa-authors.eu
July 31, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🌻 Summer greetings from the SAA team and here's Cécile Despringre's July Digest!
Read the July Digest here:
Read the July Digest here:
📣 The SAA has joined a broad coalition of European and global rightsholder organizations to express their dissatisfaction with the AI Act implementation package.
Link to our website: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/joi...
#WeLoveAuthors I #StayTrueToTheAct
Link to our website: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/joi...
#WeLoveAuthors I #StayTrueToTheAct
Joint statement on the AI Act implementation measures: A missed opportunity!
Representing a broad coalition of European and global authors, performers, publishers, producers and other rightsholder organisations, we wish to formally express our dissatisfaction with the publishe...
www.saa-authors.eu
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
📣 The SAA has joined a broad coalition of European and global rightsholder organizations to express their dissatisfaction with the AI Act implementation package.
Link to our website: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/joi...
#WeLoveAuthors I #StayTrueToTheAct
Link to our website: www.saa-authors.eu/articles/joi...
#WeLoveAuthors I #StayTrueToTheAct
@screendirectors.eu is looking for its new CEO!
🔗 Full job description: screendirectors.eu/wp-content/u...
📅 Application deadline: The call is open until the end of August
📍 Location: Brussels
🔗 Full job description: screendirectors.eu/wp-content/u...
📅 Application deadline: The call is open until the end of August
📍 Location: Brussels
screendirectors.eu
July 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
@screendirectors.eu is looking for its new CEO!
🔗 Full job description: screendirectors.eu/wp-content/u...
📅 Application deadline: The call is open until the end of August
📍 Location: Brussels
🔗 Full job description: screendirectors.eu/wp-content/u...
📅 Application deadline: The call is open until the end of August
📍 Location: Brussels
💶 The EU Commission proposal for its 2028-2034 budget:
'The Media+ strand will focus on reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the European audiovisual sector, supporting content development, distribution, film literacy and co-production initiatives.'
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
'The Media+ strand will focus on reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the European audiovisual sector, supporting content development, distribution, film literacy and co-production initiatives.'
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
The European Commission proposes doubling the budget for the AgoraEU programme, merging Creative Europe and CERV
18/07/2025 - Under the new plan, the Media+ strand is set to grow by 126%, from €1.416 billion to €3.194 billion
cineuropa.org
July 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
💶 The EU Commission proposal for its 2028-2034 budget:
'The Media+ strand will focus on reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the European audiovisual sector, supporting content development, distribution, film literacy and co-production initiatives.'
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...
'The Media+ strand will focus on reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the European audiovisual sector, supporting content development, distribution, film literacy and co-production initiatives.'
cineuropa.org/en/newsdetai...