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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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.