On the outskirts of town, on the border between metropolis and wilderness, only one rule reigns: survival of the fittest. This is the home of Marcello, a small and meek man, who spends his days in his humble dog grooming salon and his free time with beloved daughter Alida. In rather more unsavoury conditions, he deals with tiranical Simoncino, a former boxer who terrorizes the neighbourhood. But after one too many of Simoncino's abuses, Marcello begins to plan a savage revenge. Winner of Best Actor at Cannes.
What's On
Late Shift Heldin
Petra Volpe
Wednesday, 25. 03. 2026 / 15:50 / Main Hall
Shot with the pacing and tension of a thriller, Late Shift follows a single night in the working life of a nurse in an overcrowded Swiss hospital. Both gripping and compassionate, the film is a tribute to the extraordinary people who stand by us in the most vulnerable moments of our lives.
Shout or You Are Out Kdor ne skače
Boris Petkovič
Wednesday, 25. 03. 2026 / 17:00 / Small Hall
The cries and echoes of the Slovenian national consciousness, expressed through sport, memory and collective emotion. Drawing on archival footage, personal anecdotes and social reflection, this documentary explores how a nation is shaped through supporting a team – and what, and who, is left behind.
Francophone Film Festival
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The Young Mother's Home Jeunes mères
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Wednesday, 25. 03. 2026 / 18:00 / Main Hall
Belgian masters of social realism intertwine the stories of these five girls facing the challenges of premature motherhood. Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at Cannes.