European Film Festival of Atlanta

Alliance Française, Goethe-Zentrum, and the Consulates of no less than 12 European countries - Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Ukraine - are proud to present the fourth edition of the European Film Festival of Atlanta.

Join us May 7th through 10th, 2025 at the Plaza & Tara theatres for four days of vibrant and engaging cinema, showcasing the colorful variety of European on-screen storytelling while exploring the many expressions of European Identity. All films will be screened in their native language(s) with English subtitles.

Schedule:

Saturday, May 10, 2025

ITALY | Little Tito and the Aliens at Tara Theatre

11:00 AM  12:45 PM

A Neapolitan professor lives isolated in the Nevada desert, officially on a scientific assignment, in the grip of depression. The unexpected arrival of two nephews from Italy following the death of his brother shakes his indolence.

BELGIUM | My Dad is a Sausage at Tara Theatre

1:00 PM  2:20 PM

Zoë (12) is best buddies with her father. When Dad suddenly and inexplicably decides to become an actor, the rest of the family thinks he's having a burnout. Zoë is the only one who believes her dad is an amazing actor waiting to be discovered...

LITHUANIA | Remember to Blink at Plaza Theatre

3:00 PM  4:50 PM

A french couple adopts 2 Lithuanian kids. To help them adapt they hire Gabi, a bilingual student. Cultural differences, mismatched attitudes, disparate values and diverse educational methods soon ignite conflicts between the adults.

LATVIA | Maria’s Silence at Plaza Theatre

5:00 PM  6:45 PM

The story of Maria Leiko - a famous actress who late in her career has to decide between fame and love for her grandchild, between her ideals or the lies of Stalin's totalitarian regime.

FRANCE | Souleymane’s Story at Tara Theatre

6:00 PM  7:35 PM

As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane repeats his story. In two days, he has to go through his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining papers. But Souleymane is not ready.

SWITZERLAND | Wisdom of Happiness at Plaza Theatre

7:00 PM  9:00 PM

A Heart-to-heart With the Dalai Lama - This will be the official U.S. premiere of this film. Dalai Lama talks directly to camera about inner peace, happiness, and potential for a peaceful, happy 21st century.

Date: May 7 - 10, 2025