Shot by Kim Longinotto, the documentary about the photographer made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Shooting the Mafia Shooting the Mafia
Sicilian Letizia Battaglia began her long-time fight with the mob when she first dared to point her camera at a victim cruelly murdered. By documenting the barbaric rule of the cosa nostra, she became a relentless witness of their crimes. Her life was marked by defiance and passion.
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Whispers in the Woods Le chant des forêts
Vincent Munier
Sunday, 31. 05. 2026 / 16:50 / Main Hall
Following his film The Velvet Queen, in which he searched the Tibetan highlands for the elusive big cat, nature photographer Vincent Munier now invites us on an intimate journey to his native Vosges Mountains. Together with him, we will immerse ourselves in the sounds, textures, and scents of ancient forests. The film won the César Award for Best Documentary.
Umrao Jaan Umrao Jaan
Muzaffar Ali
Sunday, 31. 05. 2026 / 19:00 / Main Hall
This magical Bollywood masterpiece features the legendary Rekha as a famous 19th-century courtesan, and the golden voice of the late singer Asha Bhosle. Spectacular song-and-dance sequences evoke some of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cinematic history. This was the opening film of the first Kino Otok – Isola Cinema Festival in 2004.
The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Sunday, 31. 05. 2026 / 19:30 / Small Hall
Inspired by ancient myths and folk tales, Tamara Kotevska’s film is a moving documentary fairy tale about a farmer and his unique bond with a white stork.