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    A Sunday in the Country 2020 Online

    During Corona crisis, Online Reunion Gathers Former Participants from Across Europe

    For many years, the New Horizons International Film Festival and the European Film Academy have been cooperating in the framework of a special edition of the EFA’s A SUNDAY IN THE COUNTRY: Instead of filmmakers, this version brings together a group of young film journalists and critics from across Europe – to learn from each other through the exchange of experience and to build border-crossing personal networks. They cook together, watch films and discuss with the directors.
    Such a personal get-together was unfortunately not possible at these times. Instead, there was an online reunion bringing together participants from the past eight editions!

    Sunday 2020 Participants in Zoom Conference

    In these extraordinary times, when film premieres and festivals are cancelled or postponed, the reality of those who write about film has changed dramatically. While restrictions in many countries are slowly and partially lifted, this is not the case everywhere and most of us remain somewhat locked at home. How are people coping? What are they doing? Is there a support scheme that helps journalists through these times? These are some of the issues discussed during the meeting.
    After a round of introductions, we were joined by Polish director Jan Komasa, who has won several Polish Film Awards with his film CORPUS CHRISTI and was eager to talk to us about film criticism and the current situation. We then addressed the current situation across Europe, how people can or cannot work, what associations and governments have done to help. What will change, for the better or worse.