Film Under the Stars 2018
Pumpkin on the Hot Roof of the World Pumpkin on the Hot Roof of the World
Nejc Saje, Jeffrey Young / Slovenia, Czech Republic / 2019 / 75 min
Man With Shadow Človek s senco
Ema Kugler / Slovenia / 2019 / 100 min
The genetic code forces people to reproduce. Infants have no choice; as helpless beings, they are subjected to training in civilisational norms determined by those in power. The film’s artistic forcefulness and aesthetic artfulness lead the viewer to a spontaneous transformation in relation to ethics, society and the reception and perception of art.
Once Were Humans Nekoč so bili ljudje
Goran Vojnović / Slovenia / 2020 / 89 min / Italian, Slovene, Bosnian, English
Leo is an Italian who lives in Slovenia, and Vučko is a Bosnian who came to Slovenia as a child refugee. When the bank refuses to give them a mortgage for a restaurant refurbishment, they decide to accept an offer from Gianni. They are tasked to steal his truck so he can collect the insurance money. To their shock, they discover they have taken the wrong truck, one loaded with refugees…
Sanremo Sanremo
Miroslav Mandić / Slovenia, Italy / 2020 / 89 min / Slovene
Bruno and Duša live in the same nursing home, both suffering from dementia. While they enjoy each other’s company, their moments together are soon forgotten. Still, something drives them to keep meeting, each time feeling like the first.
Oroslan Oroslan
Matjaž Ivanišin / Slovenia, Czech Republic / 2019 / 72 min / Slovene
A man known as Oroslan dies in a small village in the Raba Valley. The news of his death quickly spreads among the villagers. Actions become words and words become stories. To cope with the loss, the villagers bring back Oroslan’s image by telling stories about his life.
Stories From The Chestnut Woods Zgodbe iz kostanjevih gozdov
Gregor Božič / Slovenia, Italy / 2019 / 81 min / Italian, Slovene / 16+
In a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia in the mid-20th century, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart in search of a new life across the ocean. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy fairy tale on loss, regret and the power of imagination.
Daughter of Camorra Hči Camorre
Siniša Gačić / Slovenia, Italy / 2019 / 80 min / Italian
A Slovenian-Italian documentary about Cristina Pinto, also known as Nikita; once a notorious member of the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra, she has found herself facing the challenges of everyday life in the time since her release from prison.
Toilet Stories Zgodbe iz sekreta
Gregor Andolšek, Tijana Zinajić / Slovenia / 2014 / 62 min / Slovene
Nightlife Nočno življenje
Damjan Kozole / Slovenia / 2016 / 85 min / Slovene
One night in Ljubljana. A high-profile attorney is found naked on a public road, bleeding heavily from multiple dog bites. As doctors fight to keep him alive, his bewildered wife must confront her deepest fears and summon all her cunning to contain potential scandal.
A Century of Dreams Stoletje sanj
Ven Jemeršić / Slovenia / 2019 / 86 min / Slovene
A documentary feature about Slovenian inventor Peter Florjancic, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones / United Kingdom / 1975 / 92 min / English
In their second feature film, the Monty Pythons gleefully mock the clichés of historical drama, mythical heroism, educational films, and even subtitles (“Mynd you, møøøse bites kan be pretti nasti.”).
Don’t Look Now... We’re Being Shot At! La Grande vadrouille
Gérard Oury / France, United Kingdom / 1966 / 132 min / French
A hilarious adventure with the legendary duo Louis de Funès and Bourvil, this film was France’s most-watched movie for over thirty years and remains one of the most beloved French comedies of all time.
Jaws Jaws
Steven Spielberg / USA / 1975 / 124 min / English
After the summer of 1975, beaches and Hollywood were never the same… In June that year, Steven Spielberg’s thriller hit cinemas, terrifying audiences and becoming the first true summer blockbuster. The film was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, and won three—including one for John Williams’ unforgettable, spine-chilling score.
The Inventor The Inventor
Jim Capobianco, Pierre-Luc Granjon / USA, Ireland, France / 2023 / 100 min / Dubbed / 8+
Leonardo da Vinci tackles the meaning of life with the help of French princess Marguerite de Nevarre.