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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The Thing to be Done Ono što treba činiti
Srđan Kovačević
Monday, 05. 10. 2026 / 16:00 / Main Hall
A film about the dark side of modern Europe, but also about genuine union work and solidarity, which, despite everything, is still possible. Winner of the Audience Award and the Golden Arena for Best Director in Pula.
Last Screening
Third World Treći svijet
Arsen Oremović
Monday, 05. 10. 2026 / 19:30 / Small Hall
Third World is more than just a documentary about Haustor, the legendary Zagreb band that left its mark on the former Yugoslavia’s music scene. It is the story of two creative opposites: Darko Rundek and Srđan Sacher. Through candid conversations, a studio reunion, and a wealth of archival material, the film reveals how the two artists’ sensitivity to the magic of everyday life once united their creative worlds – creating a third.