Premiered as part of the 2020 Official Cannes Selection. European Discovery (European Film Award) nominee.
Gagarin Gagarine
Sixteen-year-old Youri has lived all his life in the Gagarine Cité, a vast red-brick housing project on the outskirts of Paris. From the heights of his apartment, he dreams of becoming an astronaut. But when plans to demolish his community’s home are leaked, Youri joins the resistance. With his friends he embarks on a mission to save Gagarine, transforming the estate into his own starship.
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Aleque & Issay Aleque & Issay
Tora Mkandawire Mårtens
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 10:00 / Main Hall
The film follows three-year-old twins who have just moved from Sweden to China, consistently maintaining a child’s-eye perspective, keeping the camera at their level.
Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden
Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 13:00 / Small Hall
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.
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Miss Boots Mlle Bottine
Yan Lanouette Turgeon
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 15:00 / Main Hall
A funny and moving tale of an unlikely bond that brings two lonely souls together in a story full of humour, creativity, and warmth. A film that will charm both children and adults alike.