The Rumba Kings The Rumba Kings

Alan Brain / USA, Peru / 2021 / 94 min

In the 1950s, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was under Belgian rule, a generation of Congolese musicians decided to fight against colonial oppression with music. They fused traditional African rhythms with Afro-Cuban sounds, thus creating a new style – Congolese rumba, which soon conquered the entire African continent with its infectious groove, captivating guitar licks, and smooth vocals. The Rumba Kings documentary is a joyful celebration of the liberating power of music.

featuring Papa Wemba, Manu Dibango, Simaro Lutumba, Papa Noel, Pépé Felly Manuaku, Verckys, Roitelet, Guvano, Paul Mwanga, Brazzos, Manda Tchebwa, Clément Ossinonde, Jean-Pierre Nimy, Lubangi Muniania

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Festival Kinotrip

Kinotripie – A Short Film Programme (2025) Kinotripčič – program kratkih filmov 2025

razni avtorji

Friday, 17. 10. 2025 / 21:00 / Main Hall

A programme of six short films! This year, Kinotripie is a laughter-filled trip through sound and silence, life and death, tradition and modernity, imagination and reality.

First timers

Happy the Hoglet Happy the Hoglet

Adam Long, David McGrath

Saturday, 18. 10. 2025 / 10:00 / Main Hall

Our emotions make us who we are. Pre-school years are an emotional rollercoaster and ‘Happy’ reflects that authentically for the audience.

Kinobalon

Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden

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

Saturday, 18. 10. 2025 / 11:30 / 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.