The Hustler The Hustler

Robert Rossen / USA / 1961 / 134 min / English

Shot in CinemaScope and black-and-white, this film introduced the first in a series of iconic antiheroes played by Paul Newman in the 1960s. German cinematographer Eugen Schüfftan, known for Metropolis, won an Oscar for his work on The Hustler. Newman had to wait a quarter-century for his Oscar for playing Fast Eddie, awarded for his role in The Colour of Money, the sequel directed by Martin Scorsese.

cast Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

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A Poet Un poeta

Simón Mesa Soto

Thursday, 19. 03. 2026 / 17:20 / Main Hall

A film that captures the poetic reality of a neurotic poet, skilfully blending cringe comedy with an emotionally resonant story of lost and rediscovered hope. A singular work with an unforgettable central character.

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Shout or You Are Out Kdor ne skače

Boris Petkovič

Thursday, 19. 03. 2026 / 18:00 / 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.

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The Stranger L'étranger

François Ozon

Thursday, 19. 03. 2026 / 20:00 / Main Hall

François Ozon brings to the screen a striking adaptation of The Stranger, the iconic existentialist novel by Albert Camus.