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European Cinema Gains Ground Against Hollywood Dominance

1/16/2026

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European cinema is rising as it challenges Hollywood's sequels and franchises.
The European Film Awards will be held in Berlin on January 17, highlighting complex films that compete for Oscars.
Jafar Panahi, Iranian filmmaker, is a contender for It Was Just an Accident, a political thriller about state violence in Iran.
Sentimental Value explores crises in the film industry.
Sound of Falling and Sirat highlight women's stories and existential themes.

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Story summary

European cinema is rising as it challenges Hollywood's sequels and franchises.
The European Film Awards will be held in Berlin on January 17, highlighting complex films that compete for Oscars.
Jafar Panahi, Iranian filmmaker, is a contender for It Was Just an Accident, a political thriller about state violence in Iran.
Sentimental Value explores crises in the film industry.
Sound of Falling and Sirat highlight women's stories and existential themes.