In 37 BC, a young Illyrian named Volsus joins a Roman unit whose encounters with local, supposedly subjugated Illyrian tribes turn its seemingly simple task of collecting taxes into a perilous journey full of unexpected twists. Through the eyes of the youngster, regarded by the Romans as a primitive barbarian, we see an archaic, emotional world of quaint and brutal laws and traditions, not all that different from our own.
Illyricvm Illyricvm
Through the eyes of a young Illyrian, a Croatian director shows an ancient world of brutality not all that different from our own.
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Sean Baker
Friday, 11. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Shot in his signature style, Sean Baker’s comedy-drama continues the director’s deeply humanist exploration of social issues. Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Wes Anderson
Saturday, 12. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Wes Anderson’s latest film is coming to Kinodvor straight from its world premiere in Cannes.
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Pablo Larraín
Sunday, 13. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Chilean director Pablo Larraín, known for Jackie and Spencer, returns with the third instalment of his unofficial trilogy about iconic, tragic women of the 20th century. The film imagines the last week in the life of the legendary opera diva Maria Callas as she struggles with the increasingly blurred lines between the celebrated ‘La Callas’ and the vulnerable, fragile Maria.