The 5th European Film Festival in Fiji, held from 16 to 25 July 2026, concluded with strong audience turnout, with several screenings reaching full capacity and viewers sitting on stairs or queuing for the next show, the EU Delegation to the Pacific reported on 27 July 2026. The free, family-friendly event took place at Damodar Cinemas in Suva, Pacific Harbour, Lautoka, and Labasa, featuring films from eight EU Member States: Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Slovakia, and Spain. EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert said the festival “builds bridges between cultures that may be far apart on the map yet are connected by the things that matter most to all of us – family, friendship, courage, and hope.” Resident EU Heads of Mission introduced films, including Germany's Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Melanie Freund, France's Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Benjamin Delannoy, Spain's Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Jaione Cereijo, and Latvia's Ambassador to Australia Samija Šerifa, who travelled to Suva for the Latvian screening. The EU Delegation thanked partners Damodar Cinemas, Pasifika, and Redox, and said it looks forward to the next edition.
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