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News Archive 2026<\/h2>\n \n
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Sinun Cin\u00e9 2026 \u2013 Espoo Cin\u00e9 Seeks Mentors for Idea Competition<\/h2>\n

03.03.2026<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 is now looking for experienced industry professionals to serve as mentors at a workshop taking place on 20\u201321 May 2026. The application period is open until 31 March 2026 at 23:59.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Your Cin\u00e9 2026 \u2013 Open Call for Competition Entries<\/h2>\n

26.02.2026<\/p>\n

The Your Cin\u00e9 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!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: I Swear \u2013 March 12, 2026 at Kino Tapiola<\/h2>\n

26.02.2026<\/p>\n

The next film in the Espoo Cin\u00e9 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 Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 and Kino Tapiola\u2019s Finnish Spring Preview: Is\u00e4np\u00e4iv\u00e4 \u2013 March 4, 2026<\/h2>\n

20.02.2026<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 and Kino Tapiola present a special Finnish preview screening of Is\u00e4np\u00e4iv\u00e4 (Father\u2019s Day) at Kino Tapiola on Thursday, March 4, 2026, at 5:15 PM. The film\u2019s director, Aleksi&hellip;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 is looking for a producer and two interns<\/h2>\n

10.02.2026<\/p>\n

We are looking for a producer and two interns for the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Film Festival 2026. The 37th edition of Espoo Cin\u00e9 will take place in Espoo and Helsinki from 21\u201330 August 2026. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends: Pillion<\/h2>\n

03.02.2026<\/p>\n

The Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends series continue with the screening of Pillion in Kino Tapiola on Thursday, 12 February.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 and Cinema Orion present an special screening of the documentary film Riefenstahl by Andres Veiel on 7 January<\/h2>\n

18.12.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9, in collaboration with\u00a0Cinema Orion, presents an additional screening of\u00a0Andres Veiel\u2019s documentary\u00a0Riefenstahl, which attracted great interest at the August edition of Espoo Cin\u00e9 and had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The screening is part of\u00a0Cinema Orion\u2019s European Film Winter\u00a0series. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Crip Cin\u00e9 pop-up screenings will continue in 2026\u00a0<\/h2>\n

12.12.2025<\/p>\n

The \u201dCrip Cin\u00e9 kyl\u00e4ss\u00e4\u201d (\u201dCrip Cin\u00e9 visits\u201d) pop-up screenings organised by Espoo Cin\u00e9 will continue in 2026 with the support of the Finnish Film Foundation\u2019s funding. In its report, the Parliamentary Finance Committee also proposes additional funding for organizing Crip Cin\u00e9 kyl\u00e4ss\u00e4 screenings for children and young people in 2026. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends: Nouvelle Vague on 11 December 2025, Kino Tapiola<\/h2>\n

04.12.2025<\/p>\n

Richard Linklater's charming and playful ode to the beginnings of the French new wave ends the fall season of Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends programme<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cine\u2019s Christmas ticket bundles and merchandise now on sale!<\/h2>\n

04.12.2025<\/p>\n

The four- and six-ticket bundles are valid for the next Espoo Cine Festival, held on 21\u201330 August 2026. In addition to the Christmas bundles, Espoo Cine\u2019s stylish merchandise is also available for a limited time.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends: Small Things Like These on 13 November<\/h2>\n

10.11.2025<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Thursday, November 13 at 5:15 p.m., the\u00a0Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends\u00a0screening will feature\u00a0Tim Mielants\u2019 new film\u00a0Small Things Like These.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Sentimental Value on 9 October<\/h2>\n

25.09.2025<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Thursday, 9 October, in Kino Tapiola, the\u00a0Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends\u00a0screening will feature\u00a0Joachim Trier\u2019s\u00a0latest film\u00a0Sentimental Value. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The attendance figures for 2025 have been published<\/h2>\n

12.09.2025<\/p>\n

The Espoo Cin\u00e9 festival concluded this year\u2019s cinema season with steady popularity. The total attendance was\u00a018,728 viewers, a decrease compared to last year.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 2025 Says Thank You!<\/h2>\n

04.09.2025<\/p>\n

The 36th edition of Espoo Cin\u00e9 has successfully come to a close. The festival\u2019s selection of fresh European cinema resonated with audiences.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Paul Wilson wins the Poster Cin\u00e9 award<\/h2>\n

28.08.2025<\/p>\n

Wilson designed the poster for Sebastian.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Interview with Lauri-Matti Parppei<\/h2>\n

26.08.2025<\/p>\n

The director talks about the making of the film A Light That Never Goes Out and reveals what Cannes was like.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Interview with Josefina Rautiainen<\/h2>\n

22.08.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 interviews a new generation of Finnish filmmakers. Next up is Josefina Rautiainen.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Film Recommendations from Espoo Cin\u00e9 2025 by Film Tonight!<\/h2>\n

22.08.2025<\/p>\n

Check out the collective's recommendations in this article.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Programme Changes and Additions \u2013 When Fall Is Coming Is Back on the Programme<\/h2>\n

21.08.2025<\/p>\n

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! Fran\u00e7ois Ozon\u2019s latest work will&hellip;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Official festival merchandise now available<\/h2>\n

19.08.2025<\/p>\n

This year Espoo Cin\u00e9 offers both new and old festival products for sale. Our new items \u2013 a T-shirt, a tote bag, and a cap \u2013 can be purchased in&hellip;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Interview with Ulla Heikkil\u00e4<\/h2>\n

16.08.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 interviews a new generation of Finnish filmmakers. First up is Ulla Heikkil\u00e4, who talks about her new film and the future of Finnish cinema. Your second feature film&hellip;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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K\u00f6ln 75 added to the programme<\/h2>\n

14.08.2025<\/p>\n

K\u00f6ln 75 premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Award 2025 goes to Teemu Nikki<\/h2>\n

07.08.2025<\/p>\n

The Espoo Cin\u00e9 award has been given out since 2021.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 tickets are now available!<\/h2>\n

05.08.2025<\/p>\n

Ticket sales for Espoo Cin\u00e9 have started today! You can purchase tickets from our online store throughout the entire festival (August 22\u201331), and the easiest way to buy tickets for&hellip;<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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French musical Leave One Day is the opening film of Espoo Cin\u00e9 2025<\/h2>\n

31.07.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9's full programme is out!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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David Dencik and Jeanette Nordahl to visit Espoo Cin\u00e9<\/h2>\n

22.07.2025<\/p>\n

Danish screenwriter-director\u00a0Jeanette Nordahl\u00a0will visit Espoo Cin\u00e9 with her new film\u00a0Beginnings, accompanied by lead actor\u00a0David Dencik.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Actor Tayo Cittadella Jacobsen to visit Espoo Cin\u00e9<\/h2>\n

14.07.2025<\/p>\n

This year's Espoo Cin\u00e9 will feature\u00a0Sex Love Dreams, a trilogy by acclaimed Norwegian director and screenwriter\u00a0Dag Johan Haugerud.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Summer ticket bundle now available!<\/h2>\n

11.07.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9's affordable summer ticket bundle is now available!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Poster Cin\u00e9 Celebrates Finnish Poster Art Again<\/h2>\n

10.07.2025<\/p>\n

Organised for the third time, Poster Cin\u00e9 film poster competition celebrates Finnish poster art again!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 2025 programme reveals: Cannes favorites and fascinating docs<\/h2>\n

01.07.2025<\/p>\n

More programme announcements from Espoo Cin\u00e9!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: The Penguin Lessons<\/h2>\n

05.06.2025<\/p>\n

In June, Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommends the heart-warming film\u00a0The Penguin Lessons.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The first highlights from Espoo Cin\u00e9 2025<\/h2>\n

04.06.2025<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Apply to volunteer at the festival!<\/h2>\n

28.05.2025<\/p>\n

The next Espoo Cin\u00e9 Festival will take place from 22 to 31 \ufeffAugust, and this year's Junior Cin\u00e9 will be held between 26 \ufeffAugust and 12 September, 2025. Applications are now open!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Den svenska torpeden<\/h2>\n

25.04.2025<\/p>\n

On 8 May, the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series presents Den svenska torpeden, based on an inspiring true story.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Crip Cin\u00e9 starts on Saturday 12 April, 2025!<\/h2>\n

11.04.2025<\/p>\n

The Crip Cin\u00e9 film festival, organized for the first time, will begin at Kino Tapiola on Saturday, 12 April. The festival will continue until April 16, 2025.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Get to know the spring 2025 ticket bundles!<\/h2>\n

07.04.2025<\/p>\n

The spring sticket bundles are here \u2013 grab discounted festival tickets for yourself or as a gift.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The Crip Cin\u00e9 programme is now published!<\/h2>\n

27.03.2025<\/p>\n

Crip Cin\u00e9 Opening Film is the captivating Patrice: The Movie \u2013 Horror Special crowned by a live performance by punk guitarist Pertti Kurikka\u2019s alter ego, Kalevi Helvetti<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Armand<\/h2>\n

26.03.2025<\/p>\n

On 10 April, the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series presents Halfdan Ullmann T\u00f8ndel's debut film Armand, starring Renate Reinsve.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The new Crip Cin\u00e9 festival will take place in Espoo and Helsinki from 12 to 16 April, 2025!<\/h2>\n

10.03.2025<\/p>\n

In its fifth year, the thematic programme from Espoo Cin\u00e9 is expanding into a completely new event.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Bird<\/h2>\n

03.03.2025<\/p>\n

On 13 March, Espoo Cin\u00e9\u2019s Recommendation Screening presents Bird, a delicate and extraordinary coming-of-age story by Oscar-winning director Andrea Arnold.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Your Cin\u00e9 2025 \u2013 Applications are open until 26 March!<\/h2>\n

03.03.2025<\/p>\n

The Your Cin\u00e9 idea competition invites emerging creators to refine their film and series ideas together with mentors! Apply by 26 March, 2025!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Vermiglio<\/h2>\n

29.01.2025<\/p>\n

On 13 Feb, the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series presents Vermiglio\ufeff, which was selected as Italy's Oscar nominee and awarded at the Venice Film Festival.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: There\u2019s Still Tomorrow<\/h2>\n

02.12.2024<\/p>\n

On 12 Dec, the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series presents There\u2019s Still Tomorrow, also seen as the opening film at this year's festival.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Christmas Ticket Bundles now on sale!<\/h2>\n

02.12.2024<\/p>\n

Christmas ticket bundles can be used to redeem tickets for Espoo Cin\u00e9 screenings. The Christmas ticket campaign is valid until December 31, 2024. The next Espoo Cin\u00e9 will take place from August 22 to…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: The Apprentice<\/h2>\n

02.10.2024<\/p>\n

On 10 Oct, the Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series presents The Apprentice\ufeff, delving into the early career of Donald Trump.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Big thank you from Espoo Cin\u00e9!<\/h2>\n

03.09.2024<\/p>\n

The 35th Espoo Cin\u00e9 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Je'vida won Poster Cin\u00e9 competition<\/h2>\n

29.08.2024<\/p>\n

The Poster Cin\u00e9 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Interview with Director Andreas Dresen<\/h2>\n

25.08.2024<\/p>\n

One of the central directors in today\u2019s Germany, Andreas Dresen, sat down with Espoo Cin\u00e9 for a brief chat. In this article we talk about directing, the state of film in Germany, as well as the…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Award to Laura Birn<\/h2>\n

23.08.2024<\/p>\n

The Espoo Cin\u00e9\u2019s signature award was given today at the festival\u2019s opening ceremony to actress Laura Birn. The award is given annually to an individual or entity that has contributed to promoting…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Movie Recommendations from Espoo Cin\u00e9 by Film Tonight!<\/h2>\n

23.08.2024<\/p>\n

Helsinki based film collective Film Tonight! examined the extensive programme of Espoo Cin\u00e9, and carefully handpicked their eight favorite films. Check out their recommendations from this article!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Guests at Espoo Cin\u00e9 2024<\/h2>\n

20.08.2024<\/p>\n

This year Espoo Cin\u00e9 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 goes Japan<\/h2>\n

19.08.2024<\/p>\n

Besides new European cinema, this year's Espoo Cin\u00e9 features also a selection of Japanese films.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Your Cin\u00e9 culminates on Friday, 23 August<\/h2>\n

14.08.2024<\/p>\n

The Your Cin\u00e9 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 Cin\u00e9 on 23 August.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Green Border<\/h2>\n

11.08.2024<\/p>\n

Next in the Espoo Cin\u00e9 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Crip Cin\u00e9 Gala Screening will feature documentary film The Ride Ahead<\/h2>\n

07.08.2024<\/p>\n

The Crip Cin\u00e9 series sets rigid perceptions of disability in motion. The feature film of Crip Cin\u00e9 2024 is festival hit The Ride Ahead, which depicts a young man\u2019s journey towards living a life on…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 opens with the Italian hit There's Still Tomorrow<\/h2>\n

01.08.2024<\/p>\n

The Espoo Cin\u00e9 2024 programme has been released! The Finnish Gala Premi\u00e8re is Butterflies by Jenni Toivoniemi, and the festival will conclude with Lee by Ellen Kuras.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Juho Kuosmanen's Silent Trilogy will be presented at Espoo Cin\u00e9<\/h2>\n

23.07.2024<\/p>\n

Juho Kuosmanen's silent film trilogy, which has gained a cult following abroad, will be shown at Tapiola Church on Sunday 25 August.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Outdoor Screenings at Espoo Cin\u00e9: My Neighbor Totoro & Once Upon a Time in a Forest<\/h2>\n

17.07.2024<\/p>\n

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Poster Cin\u00e9 Awards the Gems of Domestic Movie Poster Art<\/h2>\n

08.07.2024<\/p>\n

The Poster Cin\u00e9 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\u2019vida, M\u00e1hccan \u2013 Homecoming,…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: The First Day of My Life<\/h2>\n

03.07.2024<\/p>\n

In July\u2019s screening of Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends, life is given one more chance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Kisses in front of the movie theater \u2013 The 2024 look has been released!<\/h2>\n

01.07.2024<\/p>\n

The kissing characters in front of Kino Tapiola are the work of artist Teemu Keisteri, also known as Windows95man.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 2024 is Approaching \u2013 The First Programme Reveals are Out<\/h2>\n

05.06.2024<\/p>\n

Among others, the 2024 programme will feature the Palestinian film Bye Bye Tiberias and the anime hit Blue Giant.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: Hammarskj\u00f6ld<\/h2>\n

12.04.2024<\/p>\n

Our pick for May's Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series is not only a political drama but also a skillfully crafted portrayal of the peak years of Dag Hammarskj\u00f6ld's career as the Secretary-General of the…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends: The Taste of Things<\/h2>\n

21.03.2024<\/p>\n

In April's screening of Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends series, love simmers on the stove.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The 2024 Your Cin\u00e9 Idea Competition is aimed at early-career BIPOC creators<\/h2>\n

19.03.2024<\/p>\n

The idea competition Your Cin\u00e9, 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Dates for Espoo Cin\u00e9 2024<\/h2>\n

28.02.2024<\/p>\n

The 35th Espoo Cin\u00e9 film festival will be held from August 23 to September 1, 2024.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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New Screening Series: Espoo Cin\u00e9 Recommends<\/h2>\n

26.01.2024<\/p>\n

From February onwards, Espoo Cin\u00e9 recommended movies will be showcased at Kino Tapiola once a month.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Crip Cin\u00e9 receives Kunnia-Vimma honorable mention<\/h2>\n

01.12.2023<\/p>\n

The human rights organization for people with disabilities, The Threshold Association (Kynnys ry), has awarded Espoo Cin\u00e9\u2019s Crip Cin\u00e9 with Kunnia-Vimma honorable mention.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Interview with Your Cin\u00e9 winner Maaret Louhelainen<\/h2>\n

15.11.2023<\/p>\n

Helsinki-based screenwriter Maaret Louhelainen won the second edition of Your Cin\u00e9 Idea Competition held last August. Louhelainen\u2019s winning concept Echo Beach \u00ac\u2013 Me ei menn\u00e4 ikin\u00e4 naimisiin (Echo…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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OUR WARMEST THANKS FOR ESPOO CIN\u00c9 2023!<\/h2>\n

29.08.2023<\/p>\n

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Interview with Mia Engberg<\/h2>\n

21.08.2023<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 sat down with our guest of this year, director Mia Engberg.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 award goes to Aamu Film Company – Your Cin\u00e9 competition celebrates diversity in cinema<\/h2>\n

18.08.2023<\/p>\n

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The inaugural Poster Cin\u00e9 competition celebrates domestic film poster art<\/h2>\n

16.08.2023<\/p>\n

The inaugural Poster Cin\u00e9 competition celebrates domestic film poster art for the first time!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Foreign guests: Mia Engberg ja Ella Glendining<\/h2>\n

11.08.2023<\/p>\n

Swedish director and producer Mia Engberg and English director and screenwriter Ella Glendining are this years foreign guests of honour.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Troublesome Desires<\/h2>\n

11.08.2023<\/p>\n

Troublesome Desires theme seeks to find space for friction and conflicting desires.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The programme for 2023 has been released!<\/h2>\n

03.08.2023<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9's programme for the year 2023 has now been published. As usual, it offers European diversity, new gems, and encounters that challenge prejudices \u2013 a celebration of cinema!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Special Summer Edition of Screening Card on sale!<\/h2>\n

26.07.2023<\/p>\n

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Bodom Blue Moon-night screening at Kino Tapiola on August 26-27!<\/h2>\n

11.07.2023<\/p>\n

The night screening from last year continues! This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Children of Bodom's album "Hate Crew Deathroll"!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 wishes everyone a delightful Pride Week!<\/h2>\n

26.06.2023<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 wishes all movie lovers a delightful Pride Week.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Your Cin\u00e9 competition reaches out to the LGBTIQ+ community in 2023<\/h2>\n

05.05.2023<\/p>\n

What stories and characters are missing from the screens? What would your film be like, Your Cin\u00e9?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Cin\u00e9 visiting -tour in Espoo libraries<\/h2>\n

11.04.2023<\/p>\n

Cin\u00e9 visiting -tour will be organised already in May this year at five different libraries around Espoo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Doc Lounge Espoo: Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power 9.3. klo 17.15 Kino Tapiolassa<\/h2>\n

27.02.2023<\/p>\n

T\u00e4m\u00e4n dokumentin n\u00e4hty\u00e4si et en\u00e4\u00e4 koskaan katso elokuvia niin kuin ennen!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Customer survey 2022: How did we succeed?<\/h2>\n

07.09.2022<\/p>\n

How was your Espoo Cin\u00e9 experience this year? Where did we succeed and how could we develop the festival?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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A celebration of European diversity at its best \u2013 thank you!<\/h2>\n

06.09.2022<\/p>\n

The 33rd Espoo Cin\u00e9 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 Cin\u00e9 thanks all its…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Tips for the festival weekend<\/h2>\n

02.09.2022<\/p>\n

There is still one weekend left to enjoy Espoo Cin\u00e9's European films around Espoo and at Cinema Orion in Helsinki!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The Espoo Cin\u00e9 festival has started!<\/h2>\n

29.08.2022<\/p>\n

Welcome to enjoy European cinema and the festival atmosphere, because this week we celebrate the Espoo Cin\u00e9 film festival from Monday, August 29, until Sunday, September 4!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Girl power at Espoo Cin\u00e9!<\/h2>\n

23.08.2022<\/p>\n

Girls will take over Espoo Cin\u00e9's screens, when the festival's programme will show no less than 14 films that are part of the Girls series!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Celebrating European cinema and diversity in Espoo Cin\u00e9's programme 2022!<\/h2>\n

09.08.2022<\/p>\n

The programme of the festival that celebrates European cinema has now been announced!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Participate in Your Cin\u00e9 idea competition 29.6.\u201326.7.!<\/h2>\n

28.06.2022<\/p>\n

What stories and characters are missing from the screens? What would your film be like, Your Cin\u00e9? Participate in Your Cin\u00e9 idea competition!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Night cinema Alexi Laiho \u2013 End of Fucking Story in Kino Tapiola, Sept 3 and 4, 2022<\/h2>\n

21.06.2022<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Search for volunteers has started<\/h2>\n

14.06.2022<\/p>\n

Volunteer and be one of the heroes of Espoo Cin\u00e9!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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New festival year with new tricks \u2013 and a new look!<\/h2>\n

09.06.2022<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 brings the European atmosphere to Espoo again, between Aug 29 and Sept 4 2022 \u2013 welcome to join the fun!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Doc Lounge Espoo: Returning to Reims (Fragments)<\/h2>\n

15.02.2022<\/p>\n

Toisena Doc Lounge Espoon dokumenttina Returning to Reims. Dokumentti on arkistomateriaaleja esseistiikkaan yhdistelev\u00e4 tutkimusmatka ranskalaisen ty\u00f6v\u00e4enluokan koettelemuksiin 1900-luvulla ja…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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DOC LOUNGE ESPOO starts in February<\/h2>\n

20.12.2021<\/p>\n

Tammikuusta l\u00e4htien Espoo Cin\u00e9 alkaa py\u00f6ritt\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4n my\u00f6s ymp\u00e4rivuotista Doc Lounge -dokumenttisarjaa!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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ESPOO CIN\u00c8 PRESENTS: BANKSY MOST WANTED DOCUMENTARY FILM IN KINO TAPIOLA<\/h2>\n

10.11.2021<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 presents the documentary film Banksy Most Wanted in Kino Tapiola on Nov 24th at 17.30.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 celebrated cinema in the midst of restrictions and ended with an award ceremony<\/h2>\n

30.08.2021<\/p>\n

Next year's festival will be arranged in August. Laura Laaksonen starts as the festival's new Executive Director.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Paula Vesala receives the first ever Espoo Cin\u00e9 Award<\/h2>\n

29.08.2021<\/p>\n

The 32nd Espoo Cin\u00e9 International Film Festival finishes on Sunday, August 29 with an award show.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 will be organised according to the new gathering restrictions<\/h2>\n

12.08.2021<\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s safety guidelines will be updated.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The festival programme has been released \u2013 get your tickets now!<\/h2>\n

10.08.2021<\/p>\n

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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Cannes Film Festival winner Compartment no. 6 will open Espoo Cin\u00e9<\/h2>\n

09.08.2021<\/p>\n

Juho Kuosmanen\u2019s Compartment no. 6 will get its Finnish premiere as the opening film of the Espoo Cin\u00e9 International Film Festival on Monday, August 23.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 was a success!<\/h2>\n

07.09.2020<\/p>\n

The 31st Espoo Cin\u00e9 ended on Sunday the with the sold-out screening of the award-winning The Traitor.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 starts tomorrow<\/h2>\n

01.09.2020<\/p>\n

Christian Petzold\u2019s Berlin-awarded Undine opens the festival presenting the new European films on Wednesday September the 2nd.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The Berlinale awarded Undine to open Espoo Cin\u00e9 international film festival<\/h2>\n

11.08.2020<\/p>\n

One of the most critically acclaimed European directors working today, the German director Christian Petzold\u2019s latest title Undine launches off Espoo Cin\u00e9 on the 2nd September.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 brings joy in the autumn time<\/h2>\n

04.08.2020<\/p>\n

31st Espoo Cin\u00e9, 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Espoo Cin\u00e9 invites you back to the cinemas in September<\/h2>\n

27.05.2020<\/p>\n

Espoo Cin\u00e9 screens a selection of new European films from 2nd to 6th of September 2020.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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The 30th Espoo Cin\u00e9 International Film Festival offers a versatile selection of new European films<\/h2>\n

03.05.2019<\/p>\n

Altogether the programmes of Espoo Cin\u00e9 International Film Festival (6.\u201312.5.) and the children\u2019s event Junior Cin\u00e9 (6.\u201310.5.) include more than hundred films in about 200 screenings all around…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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Paolo Sorrentino's LORO opens the 30th Espoo Cin\u00e9<\/h2>\n

09.04.2019<\/p>\n

The festival closes with untraditional, highly anticipated documentary THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD from Oscar winner Peter Jackson.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n

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The 30th Espoo Cin\u00e9 introduces old gems and fresh new titles<\/h2>\n

28.03.2019<\/p>\n

The 30th edition of the Espoo Cin\u00e9 International Film Festival takes place from May 6th to 12th 2019. Screenings in Kino Regina warm up the festival prior to the event.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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