Animal, Dahomey, Flow, Intercepted, and Julie Keeps Quiet have been shortlisted for the 2025 Lux European Audience Film Award. The five shortlisted films were announced on Wednesday by the European Parliament first vice-president&nbsp;Sabine Verheyen&nbsp;(EPP, DE), and the chair of the Committee on Culture and Education&nbsp;Nela Riehl&nbsp;(Greens, EFA, DE).

The announcement event took place for the first time at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Following the announcement, vice-president of the EP Sabine Verheyen said: "European cinema reflects the challenges and hopes of our society. This year's finalists, each in their distinct form, showcase the rich variety of the film world. They offer powerful perspectives on pressing issues such as women's rights, climate change, our history and the war in Ukraine. They pen up important conversations and inviting us to see the world through diverse lenses."

The LUX Audience Film Award is presented every year by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, in partnership with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas. A symbol of the European Parliament’s commitment to culture, the Lux award continues to build cultural bridges across Europe, by putting the spotlight on films that go to the heart of the European public debate. The award aims to strengthen ties between politics and citizens, by inviting European audiences to become active protagonists and cast their vote for their favourite films.

Lux Audience Award 2025

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 - Screening of Julie keeps quiet

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 Screening of Julie Keeps Quiet

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 Announcement

Announcement of films nominated for the 2025 LUX Film Award, Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), 1st Vice Chair of the EP and Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE), Chair of the CULT Committee

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Sofia EXARCHOU, Director of "Animal"

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Leonardo VAN DIJL, Director of "Julie keeps quiet"

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Pauline TRAN VAN LIEU, Producer of "Intercepted"

LUX Audience Award 2025 - Statement by Gints ZILBALODIS, Director of "Flow"

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 - Meeting with the Vice-President in charge of LUX Audience Award and with the Chair and Members of the CULT Committee

Clip: LUX Audience Award 2025 - Presentation of the 5 nominated films

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 - Meeting with partners

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 - Presentation and meeting with the European Parliament Liaison Offices in Worldcafé style

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