Swiss film @ 15th European Union Film Festival

Saturday, 13.04.2024 – Sunday, 21.04.2024

Film

Longing for the World
Longing for the World © Jenna Hasse

Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the 15th edition of the European Union Film Festival, taking place from 11 to 21 April!

Immerse yourself in a captivating selection of 16 award-winning films from Europe, curated by the EU Office in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as EU Member States and Switzerland.

Discover Europe's rich history and vibrant culture through the art of cinema.

And don't miss out on the Swiss film 'Longing for the World':

Director: Jenna Hasse

Cast: Clarisse Moussa, Esin Demircan, Marc Oosterhoff

Release Date: 13 April 2024

Language: French, Portuguese, English

Run Time: 76 minutes

Synopsis:

In the feverish summer heat, three lost souls meet on the shores of Lake Geneva. The gentle fourteen-year-old Margaux, the rebellious foster child Juliette and Joël, a fisherman who has just returned from Indonesia because of the death of his mother. The lake, nature and an idyllic fishing harbour become their hideaway, where they find each other for a brief moment. Until reality tears them apart again.

Date: 13 April, 13:50

Venue: Broadway Cinematheque

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Date: 21 April, 15:35

Venue: PALACE ifc

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Location: Hong Kong