18 Movies, 17 Countries: Don’t Miss the EU Film Festival 2023 in Bangkok

The EU Film Festival is back and bigger than ever. The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Thailand together with the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the EU Member States and Ukraine will showcase 18 selected films from 17 European countries at the European Union Film Festival 2023 from 14 – 30 November 2023 at House Samyan, Alliance Française Bangkok, and Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangkok.

EU Film Festival 2023 in Bangkok

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What is the EU Film Festival about?

The main objective of this festival is to bridge the vibrant cultures between the EU and Thailand through award-winning films. Each participating embassy showcases a movie from their country and screens them at a designated date and time.

With these films, you can learn more about each country’s traditions, way of life, and even language. Through the power of words and impactful visuals, audiences can gain a deeper appreciation for different countries and cultures.

(c) European Union in Thailand | EU Film Festival 2023

(c) European Union in Thailand | EU Film Festival 2023

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What can viewers expect at the EU Film Festival 2023?

The 17 embassies participating are Belgium, Finland, Germany, France, Denmark, Romania, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Spain, Slovenia, Czechia, Hungary, Ireland, and Netherlands.

You can expect different genres from drama to comedy at House Samyan from the 14th until the 30th of November 2023 with the following schedule:

(c) European Union in Thailand | Screening Schedule of the EU Film Festival 2023

(c) European Union in Thailand | Screening Schedule of the EU Film Festival 2023

The event is free, but you have to book your ticket in advance. You can check out their website for more information.

About the European Union in Thailand

The establishment of diplomatic relations between the European Union and the Kingdom of Thailand began on 28 August 1962. Later, in 1979, the European Union Delegation to Thailand was launched.

The EU Delegation to Thailand is one of more than 140 EU delegations around the world and aims to promote the political and economic relations between Thailand and the EU.


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