Five-year-old Saroo gets lost on a train that takes him thousands of miles across India, far away from home and family. He learns to survive alone in Calcutta, before being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, he sets off to find his family. Inspired by Saroo Brierley's touching true story, and nominated for six Oscars, Lion stars Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara and BAFTA winner Dev Patel.
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The Penguin Lessons The Penguin Lessons
Peter Cattaneo
Thursday, 22. 05. 2025 / 17:45 / Main Hall
This moving dramedy about the unlikely friendship between a cynical Englishman and an adorable penguin was adapted by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) from a true story.
Dahomey Dahomey
Mati Diop
Thursday, 22. 05. 2025 / 18:15 / Small Hall
A poetic documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop gives voice to artefacts returning from exile in France to their homeland, Benin, and listens to young people as they discuss the significance of this historic event.
The Shrouds The Shrouds
David Cronenberg
Thursday, 22. 05. 2025 / 20:10 / Main Hall
A dark but also humorous film about the corporeality of mourning, made by David Cronenberg after the death of his wife of many years. Starring Vincent Cassel as the director’s alter ego.