EUFF Concluded Its Delhi Chapter With The Romanian Film Three Kilometres To The End Of The World

National, Nov 10, 2025: The 30th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in New Delhi marked a momentous milestone - three decades of bringing Europe's finest cinema to Indian audiences. As one of India's longest-running and most distinguished showcases of European films, EUFF has evolved into a vibrant platform for cultural dialogue, artistic discovery, and cinematic excellence. Over the years, it has not only introduced audiences to a rich tapestry of stories from across Europe but has also served as a catalyst for deepening cultural and social exchange between EU and India. The festival acts as a Window to Europe - bringing India closer to the lives and stories of its people and thereby fostering a sense of connection, understanding, and shared humanity.

The ten-day festival in New Delhi presented 27 remarkable films in 28 languages, with every screening playing to a packed house. The festival drew an impressively diverse audience - from senior citizens and students to filmmakers and cinephiles. Beyond screenings, EUFF also hosted a series of engaging sessions, including a masterclass, a panel discussion, and conversations designed especially for young people aspiring to build a career in cinema or those already working in the industry seeking to reach wider audiences. One of the key highlights was the panel discussion on The Future of Filmmaking: Co-Production, Media & AI, which brought together filmmakers and producers such as Oscar-nominated director Shaunak Sen, Happy director Sandeep Kumar, and European producers.

The session sparked a rich exchange of ideas on how technology, collaboration, and innovation are reshaping the cinematic landscape - from cross-border co-productions to the evolving role of AI in storytelling and film production.

Talking about the astounding success of the festival with packed audiences at each screening, Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to India, said, "We are deeply moved by the passion and warmth that Delhi audiences have shown for our festival. The 30th edition of EUFF has been much more than a showcase of films. It has confirmed that the EUFF is now part of the cultural and cinematic landscape with both Indian public and professionals attending and engaging. EUFF is both a celebration of European cinema at its best but also a meeting place for filmmakers, producers, actors, journalists : a festival which opens new windows for collaboration. The incredible response this year reaffirms that cinema remains one of the most powerful ways to connect people, foster understanding, and celebrate our shared humanity. Delhi's engagement and curiosity continue to inspire us to bring Europe closer to India - one story at a time."

Adding to this, Artur Zaborski, Curator of the 30th European Union Film Festival, said, "Curating this milestone edition has been an immensely fulfilling experience. Every film in the line-up was selected with the Indian audience at its heart. While the goal was to showcase the diversity and depth of European storytelling, our curation was equally guided by the desire to feature stories that resonate deeply with viewers here - from intimate family dramas to bold explorations of identity, resilience, and belonging. Watching Delhi audiences respond with such strong emotion has been truly special. Stories born in various parts of Europe found profound resonance here in India, proving that empathy and emotion speak louder than language. That is what makes EUFF such a powerful platform: it connects hearts through cinema."

The curtains came down on this landmark edition of the European Union Film Festival - a celebration of three decades of artistic, cultural, and creative exchange between Europe and India. Held from October 31 to November 9, 2025, the Delhi edition concluded with two powerful films: the poignant Romanian drama Three Kilometres to the End of the World by Emanuel Pârvu, an evocative LGBTQIA+ narrative exploring love, freedom, and acceptance; and the German film Dying by Matthias Glasner, a profound meditation on family estrangement, illness, death, and trauma. With an overjoyed audience and an overwhelming response to both films, the festival's finale beautifully encapsulated EUFF's spirit - one defined by empathy, shared humanity, and cinematic connection.

Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to India, in collaboration with the Embassies of EU Member States and regional partners, EUFF 2025 is also being held in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The festival stands as a testament to the enduring friendship between Europe and India - a celebration of stories that transcend borders and a reminder that cinema continues to be our shared language of hope and connection. All films at EUFF 2025 were screened with English subtitles, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that some of the films are rated 18+.

Highlights from this year's curation included Happy (Austria) directed by Sandeep Kumar; Julie Keeps Quiet (Belgium) by Leonardo van Dijl; Holy Cow (France) by Louise Courvoisier; Dying (Germany) by Matthias Glasner; Three Kilometres to the End of the World (Romania) by Emanuel Pârvu; Family Therapy (Slovenia) by Sonja Prosenc; Behind the Haystacks (Greece) by Asimina Proedrou; The Waves (Czech Republic) by Jirí Mádl; Bad Living (Portugal) by João Canijo; Memory Lane (Netherlands) by Jelle de Jonge; and Familia (Italy) by Francesco Costabile.

The complete festival line-up included: Austria / Happy; Belgium / Julie Keeps Quiet; Bulgaria / The Trap; Croatia / Pelican; Czech Republic / The Waves; Cyprus / Smaragda - I Got Thick Skin and I Can't Jump; Denmark / Matters of the Heart; Estonia / Lioness; Finland / The Missile; France / Holy Cow; Germany / Dying; Greece / Behind the Haystacks; Hungary / Three Thousand Numbered Pieces; Ireland / That They May Face the Rising Sun; Italy / Familia; Latvia / Soviet Milk; Lithuania / Tasty; Luxembourg / Breathing Underwater; Malta / Castillo; Netherlands / Memory Lane; Poland / It's Not My Film; Portugal / Bad Living; Romania / Three Kilometres to the End of the World; Slovakia / The Hungarian Dressmaker; Slovenia / Family Therapy; Spain / Ei 47; Sweden / The Swedish Torpedo; Ukraine / Hutsulka Ksenya (not screened in Delhi)