21/03 The final dates of the 4th edition are confirmed: The inauguration of CinEast 2011 will be on the 5th of October and the closing on the 23rd of October. This year's programme will be again much richer and full of new features and will include also many concerts, exhibitions and other accompanying events. Join us on facebook to be the first to discover the new programme.
more15/05 Take a look at the playground that was built during this spring thanks to your contributions to our charity project here.
more23/12 With 4475 spectators, 43 screenings and 8 locations CinEast 2010 was the biggest cinema event in Luxembourg in 2010. We thank all the cinema lovers and look forward to seeing you at the 2011 edition of the festival (5-23 October 2011).
more14/12 Charity news!!! The final amount of the money collected is 2271,24 EUR and this contribution has already gone to Orliska kindergarten (see the bank transfer order). How did we come to this sum? The festival-goers contributed 1002,62 EUR to the piggy banks (including the additional screening of Morgen), the same amount 1002,62 EUR was, as promised, added on by polska.lu, 200 EUR came from the auction of a Polski Fiat tour of Luxembourg with Muniek of T.Love and 66 EUR was donated by the Polski Fiat Autoklub. Thanks to all for your support!
more29/11 The final and confirmed total number of spectators of CinEast 2010 is... 4475! Big thank you to everyone interested in the cinema from the five participating countries!
more28/11 We are pleased to inform you that the extra projection of the film Morgen on Saturday attracted 130 cinema fans who contributed with 112 EUR to our charity project.
more26/11 Your second and last chance to see Morgen is at the Cinémathèque this Saturday, November 27, at 18.00. The projection is free of charge, but we encourage you to support our charity project.
more24/11 It is a great pleasure to announce that during the festival the spectators donated 867,10 euros to our charity project. But that's not all! The organisers of the festival and polska.lu decided to double this amount and together with the money collected during the charity action with Muniek Staszczyk (leader of T.Love), the final contribution will be at least 2000 EUR. You will also have another chance to support this project at the projection of Morgen which will take place this Saturday, Nov. 27, at 18.00 at the Cinémathèque (free entrance). The entire amount will then by used by polska.lu for the purchase of the playground.
more24/11 We are happy to announce the lucky winners of DVDs: Daa Bezáková, Paula Veselovschi and Zlatica Nagyová. Congratulations!
more23/11 The video of the Grand Prix ceremony is now available below or here. We would also appreciate your feedback regarding the festival!
more22/11 Two new galleries: photos from the debate after Essential Killing and the Awards ceremony and the final moments of the charity pigs.
more22/11 The Grand Prix of the festival CinEast 2010 and also the Prix du Public goes to the film Morgen by Marian Crisan. The film will be screened again at the Cinémathèque on Saturday, 27th November, at 18.00. You can see the "thank you" video by the director below or here.
more21/11 The jury will announce the winner of the Grand Prix tonight after the film Essential Killing. Please make sure to vote for Prix du Public today!!! You will also have the last chance to make a donation to our charity project - the pigs will be smashed after the second movie.
more20/11 The number of places for the film Beats of Freedom tonight at Exit07 is limited to 150. Don't forget that you can see it also tomorrow at Ancien Cinéma.
more20/11 An extra screening of the film that wins the Grand Prix will take place at the Cinémathèque on Saturday Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Which film is that? Well... this will be announced on Sunday and published here soon after that.
more19/11 Three international films tonight! The virtually unknown gem of the Czech cinema Lea with appearances by Hanna Schygulla or Udo Kier and the biggest Central European production so far - Bathory (in original English version, no subtitles) with Anna Friel and Karel Roden. Check this if you don't know the story of the "Blood Countess". And of course, Essential Killing with Vincent Gallo is essential.
more18/11 As we expect many spectators for the closing evening at Cinémathèeque and fear there may not be enough seats for everyone, we encourage you to see Essential Killing at CineBelval in Esch s/Alzette tomorrow (19.11) at 19.30.
more18/11 Tonight an extraordinary sports drama with muscles, a WWII story, animated shorts with free refreshments, exceptional Romanian short movies (awarded at Cannes and Berlin) as well as another screening of Kawasaki's Rose.
more18/11 Two new links here on the right: 1. please vote for the film you liked the most (Audience award) - you can win dvds! 2. please give us your feedback in the guestbook! Tell us what you (don't) like about the festival and suggest what we should do to make the festival better.
more18/11 Last night there was a great discussion with the Slovak director Diana Fabiánová after the big applause to her film. Check the photos in the gallery here!
more17/11 Don't be afraid to come for the whole documentary evening tonight! You will be offered free drinks and snacks! And you can expect the same treatment tomorrow with the blocks of short animated and feature movies.
more17/11 Busy day today! Interesting documentary evening with the photographer Jan Saudek and a lot of Berlin rabbits, topped up by a special guest - Diana Fabiánová, the Slovak director of The Moon Inside You - or the classic The Cremator? But there is also Dom zly at Ancien Cinéma for those who missed it last week. And we encourage you to go to see Bathory on a big screen in Esch as the space at the Cinémathèque is limited. Tough, isn't it?
more16/11 The concert of T.Love is now sold out, however, there is one special treat for you! You can meet the leader of the band Muniek Staszczyk and chat with him in the friendly atmosphere of Ancien Cinéma on Sunday Nov. 21 before the projection of Beats of Freedom.
more15/11 It seems that there are only 9 tickets left for the concert of T.Love on Saturday at Exit07. Hurry up and buy your ticket now!
more15/11 On Saturday we welcomed hords of young cinema lovers and you can start the second Festival week with a really funny Hungarian cult movie or the best Czech feature of 2009. By the way, you can download the soundtrack of Protektor by Midi Lidi for free here.
more14/11 Today is the last chance to book a table at the Brasserie le Neumünster for our culinary event on Tuesday the 16th!
more13/11 Please bring toys that you no longer need today to the Kids show, more details here. Or come a bit later and travel to the edge of the EU and back to Brussels with Osadné.
more13/11 Hungarian director Ferenc Török discussed both movies with the audience last night, see pictures here. You can still catch him tonight at CineAriston!
more12/11 If you don't know Ancien Cinéma in Vianden, check out the pictures in the gallery. In this cosy and stylish place you can catch CinEast projections for free and with a drink of your dreams!
more11/11 Last night we inaugurated at the CCRN with the dark Dark House. And tonight? Never been a member of a therapeutic community for former drug addicts? Then become one via Rules of Lies! Or experience some raw punk rock and strong desire for freedom in WCK later.
more10/11 Last night we had a successful opening at the Cinémathèque, with some entertaining speeches, great Romanian wine, snacks and a phone interview with Anca Puiu. All seats were taken for the film Morgen! Check gallery for pictures.
more10/11 Don't miss The Dark House tonight at 20.30 (Abbaye), followed by a debate with the director Wojciech Smarzowski and the producer. Please come early as many people are expected!
more9/11 Tonight we project two films (starting with the Slovak candidate for Oscars), which will not be repeated, so don't miss them! After Morgen, the producer of the film, who unfortunately cannot come in person, will talk to us by phone and "vin d'honneur" will be offered by the Romanian Embassy.
more8/11 Any toys to give away? Bring them to the Kids show on Saturday and LuxCordis asbl will take them to children in hospitals in Poland. You can make them smile!
more8/11 CULINARY evening on Tuesday, November 16! Would you like to try some typical dishes from the participating countries? Then hurry up to the Events section, choose one of the tasty menus and book your table at Brasserie le Neumünster. Only until the end of this week!
more6/11 Make sure to follow - or subscribe to - our youtube channel (you can access it quickly via the icon here on the right) where you can now find a special message from T.Love and also TRAILERS of most films to make your selection easier!
more6/11 352LUXMAG brings a video interview with the organisers full of excerpts from some of the movies as well as comprehensive festival information, check it here.
more5/11 The documentary Moon Inside You by Diana Fabiánová has just won the Grand Prix at the Montenegro IFF. Don't miss the film and the director in CCRN on 17/11!
more12/10 On Monday 8/11 Pre-opening at Uni.lu (Walferdange) with the projection of "All That I Love" at 17.00 followed by a debate
moreCinEast
The Festival aims to present films from Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia to the Luxembourg public. Since the 1st edition in 2008, the Festival has been permanently growing: 3600 people came to see our projections last year and in 2010 we are the largest film festival in the Grand Duchy. more about us
Official Competition
"Grand Prix" will be awarded by an independent jury composed of leading representatives of the Luxembourg film scene (G. M. Tore, J. Hansen, C. Bertemes, A. Reis, G. Mersch). Films in competition (one per country): Broken Promise, Essential Killing, Morgen, Pile-up, Protektor.
"Prix du Public" will be voted for by you, the audience. Give your vote to the film you liked the most HERE. Sonna
Culinary evening
Join us on Tuesday 16.11. in the Brasserie of the Abbaye de Neümunster for our culinary event! Choose one of the selected menus representing the cuisine of our region and make a reservation at the latest by Sunday 14. 11. (10 p.m.)! More info here.
2010 edition
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large selection of feature, documentary, animated and short films more
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more venues: Abbaye de Neumünster, Cinémathèque, Uni.lu, Ancien Cinéma, Caramba Cinemas more
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fifth "guest country": Romania
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many special guests more
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official competition: "Grand Prix" and "Prix du Public"
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two thematic blocs: Borderline and Quest for Freedom more
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new special projections: short feature films and kids show
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a major concert+DJ night at Exit07 and other events more
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support for a charity project more
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festival pass for a small price more
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