European Cinema in Linz
Copyright: Crossing Europe
About 150 select feature films and documentaries will be screened at this year's Crossing Europe Film Festival Linz beginning April 22.
One of the festival’s core elements is its European cinema competition. The winning film is singled out for recognition with the CROSSING EUROPE Award that’s accompanied by a cash prize of 10,000 euros donated by Linz09. Upper Austrian artist Dietmar Brehm has been commissioned to create this year's festival trailer. The new version, which will be shown in 50 first-run theatres throughout Austria, is made possible through cooperation with Linz09.This year's festival features several focal-point themes: European Panorama, Tribute Lithuanian Documents, highlights from the Prižren Film Festival in Kosovo, as well as Austrian Screenings & Local Artists showcasing outstanding work by filmmakers from this country. So, there’s great viewing in store for international film industry pros and local cinéasts alike! Moviemento and Citykino, Linz’s two art house cinemas, are the Crossing Europe venues.
Crossing Europe Film Festival
April 22-27, 2008
Beginning April 11, the complete festival programme will be available online at www.crossingeurope.at
