Stars and the best from East and Central European cinema will be shown at the 24th edition of FilmFestival Cottbus November 4-9, 2014. The walk along the blue carpet is always worth it. Beside the three competitions, another highlight of the programme constitutes the >Focus< section, which continues the cinematographic exploration of Eastern European diversity. Under the title „queerEAST” a selection of films on homosexuality in Eastern Europe will be screened. In the light of current events the section >Specials< will offer a selection of films from the Ukraine. >globalEAST< traces the diverse influences of Eastern Europe in global contemporary cinema. This year we will stop by in Italy. The new section >Domownja | Heimat< provides a new home for our regional focus. Here you can find a selection of Sorbian-Wendish and regional film productions.