First Luxembourg co-productions unveiled at Berlinale 2026
Luxembourg will be present at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival (12-22 February 2026) with several co-productions.
Berlinale Special Gala section (a non-competitive section featuring must-see, prestigious films starring international stars, intended for wide release in cinemas)
DIE BLUTGRÄFIN (international title : The Blood Countess), by multi-award-winning Austrian director Ulrike Ottinger, is a co-production between Luxembourg (AMOUR FOU Luxembourg), Austria and Germany. This feature-length film, a blend of fantasy, mystery and black comedy, features a prestigious international cast including Isabelle Huppert, Thomas Schubert and Lars Eidinger, alongside Luxembourg actors André Jung, Marco Lorenzini, Rosalie Maes and Konstantin Rommelfangen.
Filming took place in March at a number of iconic locations in Luxembourg, including the Château de Meysembourg near Larochette, the Grand Hôtel Cravat, Café Interview and Café Namur in Luxembourg City, and the Hôtel Bel-Air in Echternach.
The production also highlights the skills of local professionals, including Christina Schaffer (production design), Pia Dumont (editing) and Marc Thill (original sound).
Synopsis: After awakening from her long slumber of beauty and emerging from the depths of hell, the «Bloody Countess» (Isabelle Huppert) and her faithful servant (Birgit Minichmayr) embark on a baroque quest through Vienna to find an ancient book and the red elixir of life. If this book falls into the hands of their enemies and they read it, their entire vampiric kingdom is threatened... On their heels: a vegetarian nephew (Thomas Schubert), his psychotherapist (Lars Eidinger), two vampirologists (André Jung and Marco Lorenzini), a police inspector (Karl Markovics), as well as other living characters (including Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita Wurst) in this twisted and humorous vampiric tale.
Panorama section (non-competitive section showcasing international arthouse films with world or European premieres)
ROYA, directed by Iranian filmmaker and feminist activist Mahnaz Mohammadi, is a co-production between Luxembourg (AMOUR FOU Luxembourg), Germany, the Czech Republic and Iran.
Synopsis: Roya, an Iranian teacher imprisoned for her political beliefs, is faced with a choice: make a televised confession under duress or remain confined to her three square metre cell.
Forum section (non-competitive section, focusing on essay, political and experimental films, often made by young talent)
LIEBHABERINNEN, by Luxembourg director Koxi, is a co-production of
Luxembourg (AMOUR FOU Luxembourg) and Germany.
Synopsis: Bearing in mind the diminishing value of her femininity, salon hostess Brigitte takes the wealthy Heinz as her lover and manages to climb the ladder, while 18-year-old Paula, still nurturing big dreams with her youthful enthusiasm, has yet to experience the trials of life. This dark tragi-comedy, adapted from the best-selling novel by Nobel Prize winner Elfriede Jelinek, shows the calculating Brigitte on the road to success, while Paula almost falls victim to reality. A film about the impossibility of female fulfilment and the value of love.
European Film Market (EFM)
Luxembourg will also be making a name for itself at the European Film Market (EFM), the largest European market after Cannes, which takes place alongside the Berlinale. The project THE LAST FRONTIER, directed by Rodrigo Moreno and co-produced by Luxembourg (Les Films Fauves) and Argentina, will be taking part in the EFM. Berlinale Co-Production Market.
In addition, the animation project GRANNY IS A TREE, directed by Hugo De Faucompret and co-produced by Luxembourg (Doghouse Films) and France, will be presented at the first Annecy Animation Showcase organised as part of the EFM Animation Days.
Further details will be revealed at the festival press conference on 20 January.
