European Union Film Festival 2025: Telling impactful stories through the art of film

The 2025 European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will take place from June 5 to June 8 in Lilongwe, celebrating the richness of European and African cinema. Hosted by the European Union in Malawi and facilitated by D.O.P.E, the producers behind Lake of Stars and Malawi Arts Festival, this year’s festival centers on telling impactful stories through the art of film. To get a free ticket visit kwenda.co. To find out more about EU FILM FESTIVAL click here.

To ensure wide accessibility and engagement, screenings will be held at various venues including the EU Residence, Crossroads Hotel Auditorium Cinema room, and Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa.

EUFF 2025 presents a diverse lineup of films across multiple genres: drama, animation, documentary, romance, fantasy, action, crime, comedy, and thriller. These stories explore universal themes while offering distinct social and cultural perspectives from across Europe and Africa.

More than just a film screening event, EUFF 2025 is a platform for creative exchange, cultural dialogue, and collaboration                                                                                                                                                            among filmmakers, creatives, and audiences.

By amplifying diverse voices and bringing cinema to different corners of Malawi—including Dowa—the European Union Film Festival 2025 reaffirms its commitment to bridging cultures, inspiring new narratives, and connecting communities through film.