The complete programme of the 19th edition of CinEast (Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg) will be unveiled at the Press Conference held onThursday 24 September 2026at 11:00 a.m. at the Auditoriumof Cercle Cité (3 Rue Genistre, 1623 Ville-Haute, Luxembourg).
We look forward to welcoming you at our press conference! We will unveil the full festival programme, including the films in competition, members of our juries, festival guests as well as details about all the events accompanying the screenings.
The films on the programme, selected from the best recent releases from over twenty former Eastern Bloc countries, will be screened in a number of venues in and around Luxembourg: Ciné Utopia, Cercle Cité and Théâtre des Capucins (temporary screening locations managed by the Cinémathèque), Neimënster, Kinepolis Kirchberg, selected cinemas from the Cinextdoor network and more. A large part of the programme will also be available online via CinEast Online Cinema.
As every year, one particular country will be in the spotlight: this year, we will present a ‘Focus on Bulgaria’ with numerous feature and short films, several guests and special events as well as opportunities to sample the country's gastronomy. Two concerts will also be presented in the framework of the focus: an exceptional jazz concert by GloBalKan with kaval virtuoso Nedyalko Nedyalkov (10/10, Neimënster)and a jazz ciné-concert to Murnau's Tartuffe by the Wladigeroff Brothers (18/10, Neimënster).
TheOpening Concertof this year’s festival, taking place on 9 October at Melusina, will feature the renowned Balkan music band Shantel & Bucovina Club Soundsystem.
This year's thematic cycle ‘Crossroads’ explores moments of choice, transition and transformation that shape both individual lives and entire societies. This theme will be explored through a selection of films (fiction and documentaries) and a large photo exhibition at Neimënster.
We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have or to arrange interviews or exclusive materials. You can also alreadyrequest accreditation.
Feel free to consult and use the festival’s short presentation (FR, EN, DE), thevisual of the 19th edition andfestival logo.
CinEast 2026 is organised by CinEastasbl in collaboration with the Kinepolis group, Cinémathèque, Neimënster, Cinextdoor network, AncienCinéma and others. Main partners and sponsors: Luxembourg Ministry of Culture, City of Luxembourg, Film Fund Luxembourg, PwC Foundation Luxembourg, Kulczyk Investments and Polish Film Institute. Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
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