Luxembourg Showcases Strong Creative Presence at the 76th Berlinale
Luxembourg Co-Productions Featured Across Festival Sections and European Film Market
February 05th, 2026
Luxembourg will be prominently represented at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, taking place from 12 to 22 February 2026, with a selection of high-profile international co-productions. The country’s participation across several key sections of the Berlinale and the European Film Market reflects the continued strength, diversity, and international reach of Luxembourg’s audiovisual sector.
In the Berlinale Special Gala section, Luxembourg is represented by The Blood Countess (international title: The Blood Countess), directed by the multi-award-winning Austrian filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger. The film is a co-production between Luxembourg (AMOUR FOU Luxembourg), Austria, and Germany, and blends fantasy, mystery, and dark comedy. It features an acclaimed international cast including Isabelle Huppert, Thomas Schubert, and Lars Eidinger, alongside Luxembourgish actors André Jung, Marco Lorenzini, Rosalie Maes, and Konstantin Rommelfangen. Filming took place at several iconic Luxembourg locations, such as the Château de Meysembourg near Larochette, the Grand Hôtel Cravatte, Café Interview and Café Namur in Luxembourg City, and the Hôtel Bel-Air in Echternach. The production also highlights the expertise of local professionals, including Christina Schaffer (production design), Pia Dumont (editing), and Marc Thill (original sound). The film follows the “Bloody Countess,” who awakens from a long slumber and embarks on a baroque journey through Vienna in search of an ancient book and the red elixir of life, pursued by a colourful cast of characters in a darkly humorous vampire tale.
In the Panorama section, Luxembourg is represented by Roya, directed by Iranian filmmaker and feminist activist Mahnaz Mohammadi. This project is a co-production between Luxembourg (AMOUR FOU Luxembourg), Germany, the Czech Republic, and Iran. The film centres on Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned for her political beliefs, who is confronted with the choice between delivering a forced televised confession or remaining confined in her small prison cell. The selection of Roya underscores Luxembourg’s commitment to supporting socially engaged cinema and diverse international voices.
Beyond the festival programme, Luxembourg will also be present at the European Film Market (EFM). The project The Last Frontier, directed by Rodrigo Moreno and co-produced by Luxembourg (Les Films Fauves) and Argentina, will take part in the Berlinale Co-Production Market. In addition, the animated feature project Granny Is a Tree, directed by Hugo De Faucompret and co-produced by Luxembourg (Doghouse Films) and France, will be showcased at the first Annecy Animation Showcase, organised within the framework of the EFM Animation Days.
Luxembourg’s multifaceted presence at the Berlinale and the European Film Market once again highlights the vitality of its film industry, the strength of its international partnerships, and its role as an important player in European and global co-production networks.
