NEZ International FILM Festival

09/26/2026

🎬✨ **A Beautiful Beginning to a Celebration of Cinema!** ✨🎬

The **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** opened its doors on **23rd September 2026** at the **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**, marking the beginning of three inspiring days dedicated to the art of cinema.

In association with the **Forum for Film Studies and Allied Arts**, the festival brought **Contemporary European Cinema** to Kolkata through 11 films, diverse stories, and distinctive cinematic voices from across Europe. 🌍🎥

From the inaugural moments to the shared experience of watching films together, every frame became a celebration of **cinema, culture, creativity, and connection**.

📸 Sharing a few memorable moments from the **Inauguration Ceremony** — the beginning of a beautiful cinematic journey that will stay with us long after the final screening. ❤️🎞️

**Magic Lantern Film Festival — Where Cinema Lights the Way.** ✨

09/25/2026

🎬✨ **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival – DAY 3** ✨🎬

The cinematic journey reaches its final day on **Friday, 25th September 2026**, with four compelling films from across Europe, bringing stories of love, identity, resilience, and human experience to the screen. 🌍🎥

🎞️ **DAY 3 | Friday, 25 September 2026**

🕒 **3:00 PM**
🎥 **A COPENHAGEN LOVE STORY**
2025 | 103 mins
🎬 Direction: **Ditte Hansen & Louise Mieritz**

🕟 **4:45 PM**
🎥 **BASTARDS**
Greece | 2022 | 94 mins
🎬 Direction: **Nikos Pastras**

🕕 **6:15 PM**
🎥 **OXANA**
Ukraine | 2024 | 100 mins
🎬 Direction: **Charlène Favier**

🕗 **7:45 PM**
🎥 **JULIETTE IN SPRING**
France | 2024 | 97 mins
🎬 Direction: **Blandine Lenoir**

✨ **Four films. Four stories. One final day of cinematic discovery.**

📍 **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**
📅 **25 September 2026 | From 3:00 PM**

Join us for the **final day of the 3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** and celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary European cinema. 🎬🌍

09/24/2026

🎬✨ **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival – DAY 2** ✨🎬

The cinematic journey continues on **Thursday, 24th September 2026**, with four remarkable films bringing diverse European stories and perspectives to the screen at the **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**. 🌍🎥

🎞️ **DAY 2 | Thursday, 24 September 2026**

🕒 **3:00 PM**
🎥 **TRUST GAME**
Bulgaria | 2023 | 99 mins
🎬 Direction: **Martin Makariev**

🕟 **4:40 PM**
🎥 **THE BALLOONIST**
Netherlands | 2025 | 107 mins
🎬 Direction: **Tim Oliehoek**

🕡 **6:20 PM**
🎥 **ENDLESS SUMMER SYNDROME**
Czech Republic / 🇫🇷 France | 2023 | 96 mins
🎬 Direction: **Kaveh Daneshmand**

🕗 **7:45 PM**
🎥 **FREESTYLE**
Poland | 2023 | 88 mins
🎬 Direction: **Maciej Bochniak**

✨ **Four films. Four unique voices. One celebration of contemporary European cinema.**

📍 **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**
📅 **24 September 2026 | From 3:00 PM**

Come, watch, experience, and celebrate the magic of cinema! 🎬🌍

09/23/2026

🎬✨ **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival – DAY 1** ✨🎬

The cinematic journey begins on **23rd September 2026** at the **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**, with three compelling films from Spain, Norway, and Italy.

🎞️ **DAY 1 | Wednesday, 23 September 2026**

🕒 **3:00 PM**
🎥 **BITTER CHRISTMAS**
Spain | 2026 | 106 mins
🎬 Direction: **Pedro Almodóvar**

🕔 **5:00 PM**
🎥 **THE UGLY STEPSISTER**
Norway | 2024 | 110 mins
🎬 Direction: **Emilie Blichfeldt**

🕖 **7:00 PM**
🎥 **OUTSIDE**
Italy | 2025 | 114 mins
🎬 Direction: **Mario Martone**

Three films. Three countries. Three distinctive cinematic voices. 🌍🎥

Join us for **Day 1 of the 3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** and experience the richness of contemporary European cinema on the big screen.

📍 **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**
📅 **23 September 2026 | From 3:00 PM**

09/22/2026

🎬✨ **The 3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** ✨🎬

The **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** is all set to take place from **23rd to 25th September 2026**, beginning at **3:00 PM**, at the prestigious **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**.

🌍 **11 European Films** will be screened over three days, bringing diverse stories, cultures, creative visions, and contemporary European cinema to Kolkata.

In association with the **Forum for Film Studies and Allied Arts**, the festival promises an engaging celebration of cinema, culture, and artistic expression.

🎥 **23–25 September 2026 | 3:00 PM onwards**
📍 **ICCR Satyajit Ray Auditorium, Kolkata**
🎞️ **11 European Films | 3 Days of Cinema**

Come and experience the magic of the big screen! ✨

09/22/2026

🎬✨ **The 3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival Begins!** ✨🎬

The **3rd Magic Lantern Film Festival** begins on **23rd September 2026**, in association with the **Forum for Film Studies and Allied Arts**, presenting **“A Session of Contemporary European Cinema.”**

A celebration of diverse voices, bold storytelling, and the evolving language of European cinema. 🌍🎥

Join us as we explore contemporary films, filmmakers, cultures, and perspectives through the magic of the moving image.

🎞️ **Cinema • Culture • Conversations • Connections**

09/22/2026

FILMMAKERS, THIS IS YOUR GLOBAL STAGE!
The 12th NEZ International Film Festival – NIFF 2027 invites filmmakers from across the world to submit their films and become part of an international celebration of cinema.
🎥 SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW!

👉 Official Website: https://www.niffmovieawards.org/
🎬 FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/nezinternationalfilmfestival
🎞️ Festhome: https://filmmakers.festhome.com/.../nez-international...
📧 Email: [email protected]

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

🎬✨ **NIFF 2015 – Where Our Journey Began**

Every great story has a beginning, and **2015** was the year the journey of the **NEZ International Film Festival** began. 🌍🎥

Looking back at these precious memories reminds us of the dreams, passion, and dedication that laid the foundation for everything NIFF has become today. From our first steps to a growing global celebration of cinema, the journey continues with pride and gratitude. ❤️🏆

**This is where our story began. This is where the NIFF journey started.** ✨