An ode to legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, whose unique voice and passionate performances enchanted audiences around the world. The documentary is framed around an exclusive 1991 interview with Vargas, and paints the picture of her remarkable life– from a young affair with Frida Kahlo, to her return and breakthrough into the international scene aided by life-long admirer, Pedro Almodóvar.
Chavela Chavela
An ode to legendary Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, whose unique voice and passionate performances enchanted audiences around the world.
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Robot Dreams Robot Dreams
Pablo Berger
Wednesday, 01. 05. 2024 / 15:30 / Main Hall
Without the use of words, this animated film manages to paint a colourful and warm story about the significance of friendship and loss.
Woman of God Duhovnica
Maja Prettner
Wednesday, 01. 05. 2024 / 16:45 / Small Hall
A documentary film about a free-spirited evangelical priest Jana, who is facing a great life dilemma – to leave or continue pursuing the priesthood, all whilst dealing with many other challenges: from childhood wounds to solving complex family relationships. In the town, she is seen as God’s representative on earth, but at the end of the day, she’s only human too.
The Boy and the Heron Kimitachi wa do ikiru ka
Hayao Miyazaki
Wednesday, 01. 05. 2024 / 17:50 / Main Hall
The great Hayao Miyazaki returns with a deeply personal, autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and the art of creating. The winner of this year’s Oscar for animated feature is a film full of breathtaking beauty, mischievous humour, and gentle melancholy.