“What a breath of fresh air! It’s a precious, precious, very simple but very touching movie.” – Ang Lee. “As warming as hot soup on a frosty winter’s day, Lunana feels like a timely tale for pandemic-weary audiences, who should embrace a film that explores a longing for a more authentic, meaningful existence.”
– Screen Daily
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
Ugyen is a young teacher who dreams of leaving his native Bhutan to become a singer in Australia. But to complete his service his superiors send him to the most remote school on the planet…
directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji, cast Sherab Dorji, Ugyen Norbu Lhendup, Kelden Lhamo Gurung, Pema Zam
IMDbThe DVD of the film is available in our Bookshop. (List of available DVDs in Slovene only)
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Divine Comedy Komedie elahi
Ali Asgari
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 17:10 / Main Hall
With his Vespa-riding producer by his side, a filmmaker embarks on an underground mission to showcase his film to the Iranian audiences — dodging government censors, absurd bureaucracy and his own self-doubts.
New Classmates Novi sošolci
Toni Cahunek
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 18:15 / Small Hall
Slovenia’s economy relies on workers from Kosovo. But how does society accept their children? The documentary New Classmates explores the background of Kosovar immigration and the challenges their children face integrating into a new country. It highlights the stories of four children of immigrant families and their parents, who face various obstacles due to their ethnic background and limited knowledge of the Slovenian language.
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Christy Christy
Brendan Canty
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 19:20 / Main Hall
Set in the Cork City’s working-class north side, the film follows a 17-year-old foster child. Suddenly forced to move in with his estranged older brother, Christy discovers that blood is thicker than water.