EUFF watchlist part 2

As the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) celebrates its landmark 35th edition, and the longest standing film festival in the Kingdom, get ready to end this edition with a cinematic journey like no other. This is the last week to catch up on some exhilarating films that will transport film goers across borders. اضافة اعلان
For your curated pleasure, here is the recommended watch list, part 2. The end of this year’s EUFF is set to end on October 13.

MaroccoCountry: Romania
Genre: Drama, Family
Director: Emanuel Parvu
October 9, 2023
Mikado (2021) is a Romanian drama film directed by Emanuel Párvu. The film tells the story of a teenage girl named Magda (Anamaria Marinca) who is caught in a lie. Magda's father, Andrei (Adrian Titieni), is a strict and demanding man. He is also a successful businessman who is always putting pressure on Magda to be the best.

One day, Magda is caught by her father lying about the whereabouts of her expensive necklace. Andrei is furious, and he grounds Magda and forbids her from seeing her friends. Magda is devastated, and she feels like she has lost everything.

Magda's mother, Ana (Mihaela Rădulescu), tries to mediate the situation, but she is unable to convince Andrei to change his mind. Magda is left to deal with the consequences of her actions alone.

Mikado, ”the original title”,  is a powerful and moving film about the importance of honesty and forgiveness. The film explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter, and it shows how easily trust can be broken.
There is a strong performance from the cast, particularly Anamaria Marinca and Adrian Titieni, realistic and nuanced portrayal of a father-daughter relationship, Thought-provoking exploration of the themes of honesty, forgiveness, and guilt. A Beautiful cinematography and haunting score

It is a powerful and moving film about the importance of family and the complex dynamics of father-daughter relationships.


Name me LawandCountry: UK
Genre: Documentary
Director: Edward Lovelace
October 10, 2023

Name Me Lawand (2022) is a British documentary film directed by Edward Lovelace. The film tells the story of Lawand, a young trans woman from Iraq. Lawand was assigned male at birth, but she has always known that she is a woman.

Lawand's story is one of courage and resilience. She has faced discrimination and violence throughout her life, but she has never given up on her dream of living an authentic life.

The film follows Lawand as she journeys from Iraq to the United Kingdom to seek asylum. In the UK, Lawand begins the process of transitioning into a woman. She also starts to build a new life for herself, making friends and finding a community that accepts her for who she is.

Name Me Lawand is a powerful and moving film that gives a voice to the transgender community. The film is beautifully shot and features a strong performance from Lawand. Lovelace does a masterful job of capturing Lawand's story with sensitivity and compassion.

Name Me Lawand is a timely and important film, given the current climate of anti-transgender discrimination.


The FoxCountry: Austria
Genre: Drama,History,War
Director: Adrian Goiginger
October 11, 2023
The Fox (2022) is an Austrian drama film directed by Adrian Goiginger. The film is based on the true story of Franz Fuchs, a young Austrian man who was forced to serve in the German army during World War II.

Fuchs is a kind and gentle soul, and he is against the war. However, he is also a loyal Austrian, and he feels duty-bound to serve his country. Fuchs is sent to the front lines, where he witnesses the horrors of war firsthand.

One day, Fuchs is captured by the Soviet army. He is sent to a prisoner of war camp, where he is subjected to brutal treatment. However, Fuchs never gives up hope. He eventually escapes from the camp and makes his way back to Austria.

The Fox is a powerful and moving film about the human cost of war. Goiginger does a masterful job of capturing the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit. The film is beautifully shot and features strong performances from the cast, particularly Johannes Krisch as Franz Fuchs.


The Fox is a timely and important film, given the current climate of war and violence around the world. The film is a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace.

The Fox will help to raise awareness of the horrors of war and to promote peace and understanding.

Stop My Step MomCountry: Hungary
Genre: Comedy,Family,Musical
Director: Kata Dobó & Buda Gulyás
October 12, 2023

Stop My Step Mom (2021) is a Hungarian comedy-drama film directed by Kata Dobó and Buda Gulyás. The film tells the story of Dorka, a 12-year-old girl who is not happy when her father announces his engagement to Eszter, a beautiful and successful woman. Dorka is determined to break up the engagement, and she embarks on a series of adventures that lead her to discover the true meaning of family.

Stop My Step Mom is a well-made and enjoyable film that is sure to please audiences of all ages. It is a heartwarming story about the importance of family and the power of love.

Marczinka Bori gives a charming and energetic performance as Dorka. She is believable as a 12-year-old girl who is struggling to come to terms with her father's new relationship.
The film's cinematography is beautiful, and the music is catchy and upbeat.


A Gaza WeekendCountry: Jordan
Genre: Comedy
Director: Basil Khalil
October 13, 2023

A Gaza Weekend (2023) is a Jordanian comedy film directed by Basil Khalil. The film tells the story of a British journalist named James (Stephen Mangan) who is stranded in the Gaza Strip after a virus outbreak accidentally makes it the safest place in the world. James must find a way to survive in Gaza and find a way back to the UK, all while dealing with the strange and unpredictable people he meets along the way.

The film is a satire of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the media's coverage of it. It is also a celebration of the resilience and humor of the Palestinian people.

The film gives a hilarious and thought-provoking satire, strong performances from the cast, particularly Stephen Mangan with a beautiful cinematography and direction and a unique and fresh perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A Gaza Weekend is a well-made and intelligent comedy that is sure to leave you laughing and thinking. It is a must-see for fans of satire and political films.

A Gaza Weekend is a timely and important film, given the current climate of violence and conflict in the Middle East. The film is a reminder that the Palestinian people are human beings who deserve to live in peace and dignity.

A Gaza Weekend will help to raise awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to promote empathy and understanding.


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