The 2010 Windows on Europe Film Festival 

Welcome to the 5th edition of the Windows on Europe film festival.

Windows on Europe is a unique film festival which brings together award winning films from across the European Union. While screenings of European film is not unusual in Australia - thanks to the many national film festivals and screenings by the public broadcaster, SBS - Windows on Europe is unique in that it draws upon the diverse and rich cultures of Europe into the one festival.

The festival has its origins in Canberra but its popularity saw it extended last year to Sydney and Brisbane. Melbourne and Auckland have now also joined the program.

The Windows on Europe 2010 festival comprises 17 films* offering a variety of drama, thrillers, comedies, and romance. If you like films that delve into relationships intermixed with humour and drama, there are gems from France, Hungary, Sweden and Germany. There are more poignant drama offerings from Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium and the Czech Republic, while Cyprus, Spain and Greece bring a Mediterranean slant. Poland and Romania have war as a backdrop to personal relationships, while the Dutch supply a lot of romance. Portugal has history in its sights as it delves into the life of Christopher Columbus. There is also a topical powerful British drama-documentary film on the effects of climate change seen from the viewpoint of life on earth in 2055, while the Finnish documentary looks at the practicalities of life for a family trying to go green and the impact it has on each of the family members.

In short this festival has something for everyone.

Windows on Europe 2010 is brought to you courtesy of the European Union Delegation and the European Union Member States in conjunction with our sponsors; Dendy Cinemas, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Academy Cinemas and DHL in Australia and New Zealand.

Please enjoy.

HE David Daly
Ambassador and Head of Delegation
Delegation of the European Union

*12 films in Melbourne due to scheduling limits

Opening Speeches

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