The violent street demonstrations in Paris during the Yellow Vest protests are at the root of a debate that is highly topical. Its starting point is Max Weber’s famous thesis that a state has the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force. All aspects of this viewpoint are challenged in a refreshingly intelligent film, which confronts a panel of different people with footage from the street riots to discuss them. Protesters, philosophers, sociologists and police officers react to the clips and each other.
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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies Lahn Mah
Pat Boonnitipat
Monday, 26. 05. 2025 / 17:20 / Main Hall
A young Thai director wraps important questions about family, intergenerational ties, and the pursuit of happiness into a touching dramedy that broke all box office records at home and became a cultural phenomenon. Bring your grandma – and don’t forget the tissues!
The Penguin Lessons The Penguin Lessons
Peter Cattaneo
Monday, 26. 05. 2025 / 20:00 / Main Hall
This moving dramedy about the unlikely friendship between a cynical Englishman and an adorable penguin was adapted by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) from a true story.
The Shrouds The Shrouds
David Cronenberg
Tuesday, 27. 05. 2025 / 18:00 / Main Hall
A dark but also humorous film about the corporeality of mourning, made by David Cronenberg after the death of his wife of many years. Starring Vincent Cassel as the director’s alter ego.