The Italian 'refugee island' of Lampedusa is in the firm grip of winter's tristesse. As a fire destroys the worn down ferry that connects the island to Italy, the mayor and the local fishermen struggle for a new ship. The tiny community at the edge of Europe is engaged in a desperate struggle for solidarity with those who many consider the cause of the ongoing crisis: the African boat people.
Jakob Brossmann (filmography)
Rückruf (2010)
Tagwerk (2011)
Cyril Aris
Friday, 02. 10. 2026 / 15:10 / Main Hall
In this sweeping romance set in Beirut, two star-crossed lovers face a decision whether or not to build a family and chart a track to happiness, despite the tragic fates ravaging contemporary Lebanon.
Cristian Mungiu
Friday, 02. 10. 2026 / 17:30 / Main Hall
Described by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) as ‘a plea against fundamentalism of all kinds,’ the film divided critics and audiences at the Cannes Film Festival and earned the director his second Palme d’Or. Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.”
Srđan Kovačević
Friday, 02. 10. 2026 / 19:30 / Small Hall
A film about the dark side of modern Europe, but also about genuine union work and solidarity, which, despite everything, is still possible. Winner of the Audience Award and the Golden Arena for Best Director in Pula.