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30th European Union Film Festival Begins in Bengaluru
A film festival called EUFF has started in Bengaluru, India.
It's the 30th year for this festival, which shows movies from Europe.
The first movie shown was an Austrian film called 'Happy.'
This festival will show 25 different movies in 26 languages.
The films explore ideas like who we are, family, bravery, and understanding each other.
It's happening from November 7th to 15th in Bengaluru at different places.
The people organizing it are happy to bring these stories to a city that loves movies.
They hope people will see new perspectives and connect with the films.
After Bengaluru, the festival will travel to another city called Hyderabad.
The 30th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has commenced in Bengaluru.
The festival opened with the Austrian film 'Happy' directed by Sandeep Kumar.
A total of 25 European films in 26 languages will be screened.
The festival in Bengaluru runs from November 7-15 across three venues.
EUFF aims to celebrate European cinema, cultural empathy, and shared human experiences.
- Who
- European Union Film Festival (EUFF), Ewa Suwara (Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to India), Artur Zaborski (Festival curator), Bengaluru audiences
- What
- The 30th edition of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has begun, showcasing 25 European films.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India (opening at Alliance Française de Bangalore), before moving to Hyderabad.
- When
- November 7 - 15
- Why
- To celebrate European cinema, cultural empathy, resilience, diversity, and shared human experience through storytelling.
Key facts
- Festival Name
- 30th European Union Film Festival (EUFF)
- Opening Film
- Happy (Austrian)
- Director of Opening Film
- Sandeep Kumar
- Bengaluru Dates
- November 7 - 15
- Number of Films
- 25
- Number of Languages
- 26
- Bengaluru Venues
- Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Bangalore, Alliance Française de Bangalore, Suchitra Film Society
- Concluding Chapter Location
- Hyderabad
Quotes
Ewa Suwara
Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to India
“We’re delighted to bring the 30th European Union Film Festival to Bengaluru—a city that has always celebrated culture, creativity, and global storytelling. Opening the Bengaluru chapter with Happy beautifully captures the spirit of EUFF 2025—a festival that celebrates resilience, diversity, and the shared human experience that unites us across borders. We hope audiences here will discover new perspectives, voices, and emotions through this vibrant showcase of European cinema for the next few days.”
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Artur Zaborski
Festival curator
“Each year, EUFF grows into a deeper celebration of storytelling and cultural empathy. Bengaluru’s audiences have a remarkable appetite for cinema that provokes thought and emotion, and this year’s line-up captures just that — courage, humour, and humanity from across Europe. Opening with Happy feels symbolic; it embodies the spirit of crossing boundaries and discovering common ground through film. We’re excited to see how Bengaluru connects with these stories before EUFF continues its journey to Hyderabad.”
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