Join us for an evening of contemporary European cinema, celebrating Europe Day and the launch of the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles.

This special program brings together a curated selection of short films from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, offering a snapshot of today’s European storytelling. Each film engages with the theme of truth, moving across genres and aesthetics to reflect the diversity, creativity, and shared cultural dialogue that shape Europe today.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with experts from the film and cultural sectors, and will continue with a reception featuring national specialties from the participating countries.

Organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Consulates of Austria, Belgium, and Poland, as well as the Goethe-Institut and the Instituto Cervantes, this evening forms part of the European Short Film Nights series presented by the EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles. Admission is free with RSVP. Capacity is limited.
RSVP holders will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
PROGRAM
5:45 PM – Doors open
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Screening
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Panel Discussion
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Closing Reception

Film Lineup:

• Glendale Paradise by Boris Schaarschmidt | Germany
• Oloresby Alba Esquinas | Spain
• Bellissimaby Alessandro Capitani | Italy
• Piece by Pieceby Reza Rasouli | Austria
• Siblingby Laura Van Passel | Belgium
• Coléoptèreby Martin Gouzou | France
• Dancingin the Cornerby Jan Bujnowski | Poland

EUNIC - European Union National Institutes for Culture - is the European network of national-level organizations engaging in international cultural relations.  The EUNIC Cluster Los Angeles was founded in 2025 and currently includes the Austrian Consulate General, Consulate General of the Czech Republic, Honorary Consulate of Denmark, Alliance Française de Los Angeles, Goethe-Institut, Italian Cultural Institute, Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Instituto Cervantes, and Honorary Consulate of Sweden as members and is supported by local partners such as ELMA - European Languages and Movies in America and SEEfest - South East European Film Festival Los Angeles.