Finland’s master of deadpan comedy returns with the story of an unlikely friendship between a Syrian asylum seeker and an elderly Finnish restaurant owner. With hilarious sight gags, poker-faced one-liners and a toe-tapping rockabilly soundtrack, Kaurismäki’s latest film balances his unparalleled wit with a pressing critique of the unforgiving bureaucracy that greets vulnerable asylum seekers in modern-day Europe. Berlin Silver Bear for Best Director.
The Other Side of Hope Toivon tuolla puolen
With hilarious sight gags, poker-faced one-liners and a toe-tapping rockabilly soundtrack, Kaurismäki’s latest film balances his unparalleled wit with a pressing critique of the unforgiving bureaucracy that greets vulnerable asylum seekers in modern-day Europe.
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How it Grows... 3 Tako zraste ... 3
Ema Muc
Saturday, 14. 03. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
How it grows is an animated miniseries for toddlers. The episodes portray the life cycles of various animals, from birth to adulthood. Animals have an interesting, unique or unusual life cycle.
The Songbirds' Secret Le Secret des mésanges
Antoine Lanciaux
Saturday, 14. 03. 2026 / 14:10 / Small Hall
When 9-year-old Lucie arrives for a vacation in a small town, she has no idea of the adventures ahead. Beautiful paper-cut animation.