Dutch Film 'Memory Lane' Opens 30th European Union Film Festival in New Delhi with Enthusiastic Reception
The 30th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) opened in New Delhi on October 31 with the Dutch film 'Memory Lane,' receiving resounding applause. The festival features 28 European films in 29 languages, celebrating three decades of cultural exchange between Europe and India. Events will also travel to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, offering free screenings with English subtitles.
The 30th edition of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF) commenced on October 31, 2025, in New Delhi, inaugurated by the Dutch film 'Memory Lane' directed by Jelle de Jonge and written by Marijn de Wit. The opening screening was warmly received by a full audience of cinephiles, diplomats, and film enthusiasts, marking a milestone in 30 years of cinematic and cultural collaboration between Europe and India. 'Memory Lane,' the Netherlands’ official submission for the 2024 Academy Awards, centers on a bitter man who, while driving his wife with dementia to visit a dying friend in Spain, rediscovers love, connection, and acceptance. The festival runs until November 9 and will showcase 28 acclaimed films from across Europe in 29 languages, highlighting themes such as love, hope, identity, resilience, and family bonds. EUFF is organized by the European Union alongside member states and regional partners, underscoring the deep friendship and ongoing cultural dialogue between Europe and India. The festival also features contributions from notable women filmmakers and will travel to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with all screenings free and subtitled in English. Some films carry age restrictions, and viewers are advised to check classifications before attending.
