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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Sirāt Sirāt

Oliver Laxe

Sunday, 15. 02. 2026 / 21:00 / Main Hall

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Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden

Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec

Monday, 16. 02. 2026 / 10:00 / Main 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.

Ungrateful Beings Nevděčné bytosti

Olmo Omerzu

Monday, 16. 02. 2026 / 16:00 / Main Hall

Slovenian director Olmo Omerzu (Family Film), based in the Czech Republic, returns with an original drama about a family in crisis, infused with subtle humour and unexpected narrative turns. The film had its world premiere in the main competition at the San Sebastián Film Festival.