Presented by European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, in association with Broadway Cinematheque, European Union Film Festival 2015 will bring 16 award-winnings titles from the past two years to the Broadway Cinematheque and Palace IFC from 27 February to 13 March. The Festival will be unveiled by the Belgium entry Two Days, One Night (2014), directed by the Dardenne brothers who got nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes for this film. Marion Cotillard garnered Best Actress for her role at the European Film Awards 2014, and has received a nomination at Oscars. The German period drama Beloved Sisters (2014) will conclude this year’s Festival. The film, directed by Dominik Graf, represents Germany to compete for the Best Foreign Language Film at Oscars. Tickets will be available from 6 February. Prices set at $80 (screenings at Broadway Cinematheque) and $95 (screenings at Palace IFC). Broadway Cinematheque’s bc members will enjoy 20% off. Opening and Closing Films Two Days, One Night (Belgium) Director: Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne Cast: Marion Cotillard / Fabrizio Rongione 2015 Academy Awards - Best Actress Nomination 2014 European Film Awards - Best Actress 2014 Cannes Film Festival - Palme d’Or Nomination Award-winning Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne continue their incredible run of form with another brilliantly observed slice of working-class life. Late on a Friday afternoon, Sandra (Marion Cotillard) learns that she will lose her job at the local factory as part of a corporate downsizing initiative. Her 16 co-workers were forced to vote as to whether they get their sizeable year-end bonus, or Sandra keeps her job. The decision has gone to appeal, and Sandra has until Monday morning to convince her colleagues to let her stay on. This incredible simple premise, which sees Sandra traverse the town, going from house to house, pleading for her job. Cotillard’s incredible performance - which has earned her an Oscar nomination - raises the film up to must-see status. Beloved Sisters (Germany) Director: Dominik Graf Cast: Hannah Herzsprung / Florian Stetter / Henriette Confurius 2014 Berlinale in Competition German representative for Academy Awards - Best Foreign Language Film Based on the complex private life of revered 18th century German writer and philosopher Frederich Schiller, director Dominik Graf creates a period drama rich in historical detail, yet driven by an incredibly modern sensibility. Devoted sisters Charlotte and Caroline von Lengefeld have always shared as much of their lives as possible. When they both meet and fall in love with the charismatic Schiller, a unique rivalry threatens their bond. Inspired by decadent and liberating new ideas from their French neighbours, Schiller proposes the three of them live together in a menage a trois. At first this passionate arrangement delights all parties, but before long begins to drive a wedge between the two siblings. Featuring startling performances from its three leads, Beloved Sisters is a bold revisionist take on the period drama driven by a vibrant urgency that is as disarming to audiences as it is utterly captivating. Screening