02.09.2026
The 37th Espoo Ciné Film Festival has come to an end. During the ten-day festival, an impressive 184 films were screened at 15 venues across Espoo and Helsinki, alongside a diverse range of events, from discussions to a film music concert and an art exhibition.
30.08.2026
Espoo Ciné’s new initiative, the Cinéstesia programme building bridges between film and visual art, has received an enthusiastic response.
28.08.2026
Carson Chan, Chief Curator of the Museum of Architecture and Design, selected the poster designed by Juho-Pekka Tanskanen for the film Aurinko laskee Lemmenjoella as the winner of the Poster Ciné film poster competition.
26.08.2026
The 2026 Sinun Ciné winner Tobias Holmberg is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative projects feed into one another.
20.08.2026
by Daniel Sundvik Daniel Sundvik: You mentioned it’s been a long time since you came to Finland, and indeed you have a connection with Finland through one of your movies,…
20.08.2026
by Adalmiina Erkkola Adalmiina Erkkola: The Cinéstesia programme forms a meeting point between cinema, visual arts, and artists’ moving image practices. What do you see happening at those meeting points…
20.08.2026
by Diego Ginartes “The best examples of termite art appear in places other than films, where the spotlight of culture is nowhere in evidence, so that the craftsman can be…
20.08.2026
by Diego Ginartes “The best examples of termite art appear in places other than films, where the spotlight of culture is nowhere in evidence, so that the craftsman can be…
19.08.2026
Espoo Ciné welcomes several international guests from across Europe this year. Director Angelika Ruffier of La Belle Année will take part in the panel discussion True Stories, Personal Emotions -…
07.08.2026
Tell Everyone will have its Finnish premiere as Espoo Ciné’s Finnish Gala Film at Louhisali on Wednesday, 26 August. Premiering internationally at the Göteborg Film Festival, the film tells the…
06.08.2026
If something is too smooth for you to grasp, it slips through your fingers. I want to hold on to it so I can feel it. A couple of years…
04.08.2026
Klaus Härö’s latest feature, Blue Baby, will have its Finnish preview premiere at the Espoo Ciné Award screening on Saturday, 22 August.
30.07.2026
The Espoo Ciné programme is out! The Espoo Ciné Film Festival will be held this year from August 21 – August 30 in Espoo and Helsinki. This year the opening…
30.07.2026
Espoo Ciné’s programme will be published on 30 July, and individual screening tickets go on sale on 4 August! The wait is almost over! Espoo Ciné’s programme will be announced…
30.07.2026
The Poster Ciné film poster competition, now being held for the fourth time, once again celebrates Finnish poster art!
22.07.2026
Available from July 14 to July 31, this ticket package includes four tickets and costs €40 (regular price €52)
22.07.2026
tel Tapiola Garden (Tapionaukio 3, Espoo) with a special discounted rate. Use the booking code BESPOOCINE to stay in a single room for 120€ per night or a double room…
10.06.2026
Cinéstesia’s screening programme is expanding with archival screenings presented in collaboration with Kino Regina’s summer programme. Be sure to save the date for the Cinéstesia – International Seminar on Film and…
05.06.2026
Espoo Ciné has unveiled the first highlights of its 2026 programme. The festival, taking place from 21–30 August 2026, will present the Finnish premiere of Blue Baby, the latest film by Klaus Härö. This timely and humane drama explores the encounter between two women against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the healthcare sector. The festival will also screen In-I In Motion, the directorial debut of acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, a documentary exploring dance and creative process.
04.06.2026
June’s selection in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series is the award-winning The Little Sister, which received acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Tickets are now on sale through Kino Tapiola’s…
28.05.2026
Apply for a wide range of volunteer positions and help us to create a unique festival atmosphere.
07.05.2026
The Espoo Ciné International Film Festival launches Cinéstesia — a festival strand dedicated to the intersections between cinema, visual arts, and artists’ moving image practices.
23.04.2026
The May screening in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series is Calle Málaga, winner of the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival.
03.03.2026
Espoo Ciné is now looking for experienced industry professionals to serve as mentors at a workshop taking place on 20–21 May 2026. The application period is open until 31 March 2026 at 23:59.
26.02.2026
The Your Ciné idea competition, now being held for the fifth time, invites emerging creators to refine their film and series ideas together with mentors. Apply by 23 March 2026!
26.02.2026
The next film in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series is the powerful I Swear . Starring Robert Aramayo, the film earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor, ahead of nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.
20.02.2026
Espoo Ciné and Kino Tapiola present a special Finnish preview screening of Isänpäivä (Father’s Day) at Kino Tapiola on Thursday, March 4, 2026, at 5:15 PM. The film’s director, Aleksi…
10.02.2026
We are looking for a producer and two interns for the Espoo Ciné Film Festival 2026. The 37th edition of Espoo Ciné will take place in Espoo and Helsinki from 21–30 August 2026.
03.02.2026
The Espoo Ciné recommends series continue with the screening of Pillion in Kino Tapiola on Thursday, 12 February.
18.12.2025
Espoo Ciné, in collaboration with Cinema Orion, presents an additional screening of Andres Veiel’s documentary Riefenstahl, which attracted great interest at the August edition of Espoo Ciné and had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The screening is part of Cinema Orion’s European Film Winter series.
12.12.2025
The ”Crip Ciné kylässä” (”Crip Ciné visits”) pop-up screenings organised by Espoo Ciné will continue in 2026 with the support of the Finnish Film Foundation’s funding. In its report, the Parliamentary Finance Committee also proposes additional funding for organizing Crip Ciné kylässä screenings for children and young people in 2026.
04.12.2025
Richard Linklater's charming and playful ode to the beginnings of the French new wave ends the fall season of Espoo Ciné recommends programme
04.12.2025
The four- and six-ticket bundles are valid for the next Espoo Cine Festival, held on 21–30 August 2026. In addition to the Christmas bundles, Espoo Cine’s stylish merchandise is also available for a limited time.
10.11.2025
On Thursday, November 13 at 5:15 p.m., the Espoo Ciné Recommends screening will feature Tim Mielants’ new film Small Things Like These.
25.09.2025
On Thursday, 9 October, in Kino Tapiola, the Espoo Ciné Recommends screening will feature Joachim Trier’s latest film Sentimental Value.
12.09.2025
The Espoo Ciné festival concluded this year’s cinema season with steady popularity. The total attendance was 18,728 viewers, a decrease compared to last year.
04.09.2025
The 36th edition of Espoo Ciné has successfully come to a close. The festival’s selection of fresh European cinema resonated with audiences.
28.08.2025
Wilson designed the poster for Sebastian.
26.08.2025
The director talks about the making of the film A Light That Never Goes Out and reveals what Cannes was like.
22.08.2025
Espoo Ciné interviews a new generation of Finnish filmmakers. Next up is Josefina Rautiainen.
22.08.2025
Check out the collective's recommendations in this article.
21.08.2025
Good news: we had previously announced the cancellation of When Fall is Coming, but we are now able to organise one screening of the film! François Ozon’s latest work will…
19.08.2025
This year Espoo Ciné offers both new and old festival products for sale. Our new items – a T-shirt, a tote bag, and a cap – can be purchased in…
16.08.2025
Espoo Ciné interviews a new generation of Finnish filmmakers. First up is Ulla Heikkilä, who talks about her new film and the future of Finnish cinema. Your second feature film…
14.08.2025
Köln 75 premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
07.08.2025
The Espoo Ciné award has been given out since 2021.
05.08.2025
Ticket sales for Espoo Ciné have started today! You can purchase tickets from our online store throughout the entire festival (August 22–31), and the easiest way to buy tickets for…
31.07.2025
Espoo Ciné's full programme is out!
22.07.2025
Danish screenwriter-director Jeanette Nordahl will visit Espoo Ciné with her new film Beginnings, accompanied by lead actor David Dencik.
14.07.2025
This year's Espoo Ciné will feature Sex Love Dreams, a trilogy by acclaimed Norwegian director and screenwriter Dag Johan Haugerud.
11.07.2025
Espoo Ciné's affordable summer ticket bundle is now available!
10.07.2025
Organised for the third time, Poster Ciné film poster competition celebrates Finnish poster art again!
01.07.2025
More programme announcements from Espoo Ciné!
05.06.2025
In June, Espoo Ciné recommends the heart-warming film The Penguin Lessons.
04.06.2025
Espoo Ciné will once again take place at its traditional time at the end of August. The 2025 edition of the festival will be held from August 22nd to 31st, and the first programme highlights are now being revealed.
28.05.2025
The next Espoo Ciné Festival will take place from 22 to 31 August, and this year's Junior Ciné will be held between 26 August and 12 September, 2025. Applications are now open!
25.04.2025
On 8 May, the Espoo Ciné Recommends series presents Den svenska torpeden, based on an inspiring true story.
11.04.2025
The Crip Ciné film festival, organized for the first time, will begin at Kino Tapiola on Saturday, 12 April. The festival will continue until April 16, 2025.
07.04.2025
The spring sticket bundles are here – grab discounted festival tickets for yourself or as a gift.
27.03.2025
Crip Ciné Opening Film is the captivating Patrice: The Movie – Horror Special crowned by a live performance by punk guitarist Pertti Kurikka’s alter ego, Kalevi Helvetti
26.03.2025
On 10 April, the Espoo Ciné Recommends series presents Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel's debut film Armand, starring Renate Reinsve.
10.03.2025
In its fifth year, the thematic programme from Espoo Ciné is expanding into a completely new event.
03.03.2025
On 13 March, Espoo Ciné’s Recommendation Screening presents Bird, a delicate and extraordinary coming-of-age story by Oscar-winning director Andrea Arnold.
03.03.2025
The Your Ciné idea competition invites emerging creators to refine their film and series ideas together with mentors! Apply by 26 March, 2025!
29.01.2025
On 13 Feb, the Espoo Ciné Recommends series presents Vermiglio, which was selected as Italy's Oscar nominee and awarded at the Venice Film Festival.
02.12.2024
On 12 Dec, the Espoo Ciné Recommends series presents There’s Still Tomorrow, also seen as the opening film at this year's festival.
02.12.2024
Christmas ticket bundles can be used to redeem tickets for Espoo Ciné screenings. The Christmas ticket campaign is valid until December 31, 2024. The next Espoo Ciné will take place from August 22 to...
02.10.2024
On 10 Oct, the Espoo Ciné Recommends series presents The Apprentice, delving into the early career of Donald Trump.
03.09.2024
The 35th Espoo Ciné has been successfully completed, and now it's time to warmly thank all film lovers who visited the festival. A big thank you also to all the supporters and volunteers, without...
29.08.2024
The Poster Ciné competition, which celebrates domestic film poster art, culminated yesterday in the Finnish Gala Premiere. The competition was won by Pauliina Heikkinen's poster from the movie...
25.08.2024
One of the central directors in today’s Germany, Andreas Dresen, sat down with Espoo Ciné for a brief chat. In this article we talk about directing, the state of film in Germany, as well as the...
23.08.2024
The Espoo Ciné’s signature award was given today at the festival’s opening ceremony to actress Laura Birn. The award is given annually to an individual or entity that has contributed to promoting...
23.08.2024
Helsinki based film collective Film Tonight! examined the extensive programme of Espoo Ciné, and carefully handpicked their eight favorite films. Check out their recommendations from this article!
20.08.2024
This year Espoo Ciné welcomes distinguished guests to the festival such as the renowned contemporary German director Andreas Dresen, the accomplished actress Laura Birn, as well as the experimental...
19.08.2024
Besides new European cinema, this year's Espoo Ciné features also a selection of Japanese films.
14.08.2024
The Your Ciné idea competition, held for the third time and aimed at filmmakers at the beginning of their careers, will culminate on the opening day of Espoo Ciné on 23 August.
11.08.2024
Next in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series, perhaps the most important political film of last year, Green Border, is screened. Its subject matter is relevant anywher, but also sheds light on Finland's...
07.08.2024
The Crip Ciné series sets rigid perceptions of disability in motion. The feature film of Crip Ciné 2024 is festival hit The Ride Ahead, which depicts a young man’s journey towards living a life on...
01.08.2024
The Espoo Ciné 2024 programme has been released! The Finnish Gala Première is Butterflies by Jenni Toivoniemi, and the festival will conclude with Lee by Ellen Kuras.
23.07.2024
Juho Kuosmanen's silent film trilogy, which has gained a cult following abroad, will be shown at Tapiola Church on Sunday 25 August.
17.07.2024
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08.07.2024
The Poster Ciné competition, organized for the second time, aims to celebrate domestic movie poster art. This year, the finalist posters are from the movies Lynx Man, Je’vida, Máhccan – Homecoming,...
03.07.2024
In July’s screening of Espoo Ciné Recommends, life is given one more chance.
01.07.2024
The kissing characters in front of Kino Tapiola are the work of artist Teemu Keisteri, also known as Windows95man.
05.06.2024
Among others, the 2024 programme will feature the Palestinian film Bye Bye Tiberias and the anime hit Blue Giant.
12.04.2024
Our pick for May's Espoo Ciné Recommends series is not only a political drama but also a skillfully crafted portrayal of the peak years of Dag Hammarskjöld's career as the Secretary-General of the...
21.03.2024
In April's screening of Espoo Ciné Recommends series, love simmers on the stove.
19.03.2024
The idea competition Your Ciné, held for the third time, invites BIPOC artists to refine their film and TV series ideas together with mentors. The competition will take place on May 30-31, 2024...
28.02.2024
The 35th Espoo Ciné film festival will be held from August 23 to September 1, 2024.
26.01.2024
From February onwards, Espoo Ciné recommended movies will be showcased at Kino Tapiola once a month.
01.12.2023
The human rights organization for people with disabilities, The Threshold Association (Kynnys ry), has awarded Espoo Ciné’s Crip Ciné with Kunnia-Vimma honorable mention.
15.11.2023
Helsinki-based screenwriter Maaret Louhelainen won the second edition of Your Ciné Idea Competition held last August. Louhelainen’s winning concept Echo Beach ¬– Me ei mennä ikinä naimisiin (Echo...
29.08.2023
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21.08.2023
Espoo Ciné sat down with our guest of this year, director Mia Engberg.
18.08.2023
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16.08.2023
The inaugural Poster Ciné competition celebrates domestic film poster art for the first time!
11.08.2023
Swedish director and producer Mia Engberg and English director and screenwriter Ella Glendining are this years foreign guests of honour.
11.08.2023
Troublesome Desires theme seeks to find space for friction and conflicting desires.
03.08.2023
Espoo Ciné's programme for the year 2023 has now been published. As usual, it offers European diversity, new gems, and encounters that challenge prejudices – a celebration of cinema!
26.07.2023
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11.07.2023
The night screening from last year continues! This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Children of Bodom's album "Hate Crew Deathroll"!
26.06.2023
Espoo Ciné wishes all movie lovers a delightful Pride Week.
05.05.2023
What stories and characters are missing from the screens? What would your film be like, Your Ciné?
11.04.2023
Ciné visiting -tour will be organised already in May this year at five different libraries around Espoo.
27.02.2023
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07.09.2022
How was your Espoo Ciné experience this year? Where did we succeed and how could we develop the festival?
06.09.2022
The 33rd Espoo Ciné film festival celebrated the diversity of European and domestic cinema for a week from August 29 to September 4, 2022 in cinemas in Espoo and Helsinki. Espoo Ciné thanks all its...
02.09.2022
There is still one weekend left to enjoy Espoo Ciné's European films around Espoo and at Cinema Orion in Helsinki!
29.08.2022
Welcome to enjoy European cinema and the festival atmosphere, because this week we celebrate the Espoo Ciné film festival from Monday, August 29, until Sunday, September 4!
23.08.2022
Girls will take over Espoo Ciné's screens, when the festival's programme will show no less than 14 films that are part of the Girls series!
09.08.2022
The programme of the festival that celebrates European cinema has now been announced!
28.06.2022
What stories and characters are missing from the screens? What would your film be like, Your Ciné? Participate in Your Ciné idea competition!
21.06.2022
Espoo Ciné dedicates its night cinema to the memory of guitar legend Alexi Laiho. The event will take place in Kino Tapiola between Sept 3 and 4, 2022.
14.06.2022
Volunteer and be one of the heroes of Espoo Ciné!
09.06.2022
Espoo Ciné brings the European atmosphere to Espoo again, between Aug 29 and Sept 4 2022 – welcome to join the fun!
15.02.2022
Toisena Doc Lounge Espoon dokumenttina Returning to Reims. Dokumentti on arkistomateriaaleja esseistiikkaan yhdistelevä tutkimusmatka ranskalaisen työväenluokan koettelemuksiin 1900-luvulla ja...
20.12.2021
Tammikuusta lähtien Espoo Ciné alkaa pyörittämään myös ympärivuotista Doc Lounge -dokumenttisarjaa!
10.11.2021
Espoo Ciné presents the documentary film Banksy Most Wanted in Kino Tapiola on Nov 24th at 17.30.
30.08.2021
Next year's festival will be arranged in August. Laura Laaksonen starts as the festival's new Executive Director.
29.08.2021
The 32nd Espoo Ciné International Film Festival finishes on Sunday, August 29 with an award show.
12.08.2021
The festival’s safety guidelines will be updated.
10.08.2021
The Finnish Gala Film is Khadar Ayderus Ahmed's The Gravedigger's Wife, which gets its Finnish premiere at the festival. The closing film is Phyllida Lloyd's acclaimed Irish drama Herself. The...
09.08.2021
Juho Kuosmanen’s Compartment no. 6 will get its Finnish premiere as the opening film of the Espoo Ciné International Film Festival on Monday, August 23.
07.09.2020
The 31st Espoo Ciné ended on Sunday the with the sold-out screening of the award-winning The Traitor.
01.09.2020
Christian Petzold’s Berlin-awarded Undine opens the festival presenting the new European films on Wednesday September the 2nd.
11.08.2020
One of the most critically acclaimed European directors working today, the German director Christian Petzold’s latest title Undine launches off Espoo Ciné on the 2nd September.
04.08.2020
31st Espoo Ciné, held from 2nd to 6th September, presents a colourful and fresh variety of new European films and a few gems outside Europe. Festival program and schedule will be announced on Tuesday...
27.05.2020
Espoo Ciné screens a selection of new European films from 2nd to 6th of September 2020.
03.05.2019
Altogether the programmes of Espoo Ciné International Film Festival (6.–12.5.) and the children’s event Junior Ciné (6.–10.5.) include more than hundred films in about 200 screenings all around...
09.04.2019
The festival closes with untraditional, highly anticipated documentary THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD from Oscar winner Peter Jackson.
28.03.2019
The 30th edition of the Espoo Ciné International Film Festival takes place from May 6th to 12th 2019. Screenings in Kino Regina warm up the festival prior to the event.