The 43rd edition of the International Film Festival Rotteram (IFFR), which runs Jan 22 to Feb 2, will offer

a special pro ramme called !The "tate #f $urope%

This programme is a prelude to the European elections of 2014 IFFR will offer films, talks and de ates reflecting on Europe and its future! "rtist Thomas #ellinck$s e%hi ition &'omo de Europa (istorio en Ek)ilo* will tra+el from #russels to Rotterdam! Films will address themes suchs as immigration, cultural identit, and li+ing conditions! -elections alread, announced include .enice winner -acro /R" , /ianfranco Rosi, 0ortuguese essa, 1hat 2ow3Remind 4e , 5oa6uim 0into, and 7laire -imon*s /are du 2ord! Festi+al director Rutger 1olfson said8 9The historical pro:ect of the European unification has lost much of its luster! 0eace and prosperit,, the two main forces that ha+e dri+en Europe, are still rele+ant toda, ut feel worn out! 0oliticians seem una le to con+e, a con+incing alternati+e future perspecti+e and man, citi)ens are angr,, disillusioned or ha+e lost interest completel,!;