Now in its 38th year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, DC-area audiences. This year’s selection includes international film festival award winners, European box office hits and debut works by promising new talents, plus many countries’ official Oscar® submissions for Best International Feature Film.
The best of European cinema…without the jet lag.
This year’s festival runs from December 3 through 21.
All-Access Passports
Priority access to every film. No ticket needed.
Now on sale!
Can’t get enough of European film?
The All-Access AFI European Union Film Showcase Passport gives you admission for one to every screening, including Opening and Closing Night and Special Presentations. At the end of the Showcase, you can see how many countries you “visited” by checking the stamps in your Passport. Valued at over $800, the Passport is an incredible deal!
General Public
$250
See the discounts available to Silver Cinema Club members here.*
*Silver Cinema Club discounts for the Passport are available on in-person purchases only.
Please visit our box office during operating hours for assistance with buying a Passport.
Opening Night
LA GRAZIA
Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 p.m.
Post-screening reception sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute
Filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino reunites with actor Toni Servillo in this parable-like tale of parliamentary politics and ethical decisions, where Servillo’s aging, depressive president must weigh up and decide on a series of increasingly difficult legal dilemmas.
Also screens Fri, Dec. 5 (no reception)
View trailers for this year’s films below.
Thank you to our AFI European Union Film Showcase Supporters
