The European Union Film Festival 2025 is set to return for its 30th edition celebrating three decades of cinematic, cultural, and artistic exchange between Europe and India. The festival will kickstart in New Delhi on October 31 and will showcase 28 acclaimed films from all EU Member States and Ukraine till November 9, before travelling to Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Speaking about the festival, Hervé Delphin, the Ambassador of the European Union to India, said, “This year marks a truly special milestone for us at the EUFF, as we celebrate 30 years of cultural exchange, creativity, and dialogue between Europe and India through cinema. Films have always been a powerful unifier, and in recent years, collaborations between Indian and European filmmakers have only deepened, bringing together diverse perspectives and shared stories through co-productions.”

They added, “Europe and India, as two of the world’s largest film industries, share rich cinematic traditions and a long history of collaboration and cross-fertilisation. The EU Film Festival is more than just a showcase, it’s an invitation for audiences to engage with cinema that is thought-provoking, inspiring, and deeply human. EUFF 2025 is, above all, a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the timeless power of storytelling to connect people across borders.”

This year’s line-up includes some of the most anticipated European films, including The Missile (Finland), Dying (Germany), Matters of the Heart (Denmark), and Happy (Austria) among others. Arthur Zaboriski, the festival’s curator said, “This year’s selection at EUFF 2025 is both bold and deeply moving. It’s a celebration of courage, imagination, joy and a tribute to the resilience and creativity that define Europe today. These films cross borders and generations, weaving together stories of identity, love, hope, and defiance. They remind us that even in turbulent times, people continue to dream, create, and find beauty in the everyday.”