12 October 2016: The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) marks its
exhilarating return to selected Golden Screen Cinemas with critically-acclaimed movies
from across Europe. Now in its 17th year in Malaysia, this much-anticipated event
promises to showcase the dynamism, breadth and innovation of contemporary
European cinema.
The European Union Film Festival will take place at selected Golden Screen Cinemas
outlets in Klang Valley (20 – 30 October), Georgetown (3 – 9 November), Kuching (17 – 23
November) and Kota Kinabalu (1-7 December).
Since its first edition in 2000, the EUFF has brought together film enthusiasts, students,
expatriates, families and even those who are joining in for their first 'foreign-language'
film experience. The festival has always been very welcomed in Malaysia as one of the
biggest international film festivals in the country.
Spanning drama, romance, comedy, horror, adventure and documentary, the wide-
ranging programme reflects the region’s enduring status as a hotbed of cultural diversity
and creativity. 21 award-winning movies from 19 European countries will be showcased,
including Winner of 6 GOYA awards Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed, César 2016 awarded
Standing Tall, as well as German Film award winner Who am I – No System is safe.
EUFF tickets are sold at MYR8 (normal seats inclusive of GST. Tickets can be purchased
via GSC E-payment at www.gsc.com.my, GSC Mobile Apps or at participating GSC
outlets.
Four movies – Living is Easy with Eyes Closed (Spain), Have You Ever Been on the Moon
(Italy), Dreams of a life (UK), Children of Glory (Hungary) – will be screened for free.
Coupons for the free screenings can be printed (or snapshot taken) from
http://euff.com.my/ and redeemed at the participating GSC ticketing counters, subject
to availability.
The 17th European Union Film Festival is organised by the Delegation of the European
Union to Malaysia, in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutions of 17
European Union Member States, Norway and Switzerland.
The Film Festival is also supported by local partner organisations Golden Screen Cinemas
Sdn Bhd, EUNIC Malaysia, Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu and CinemaOnline.
For movie details, screening schedules and more information on the European Union
Film Festival, visit www.euff.com.my or www.gsc.com.my