“You can't really prepare yourself for the emotional powerhouse that is Manchester by the Sea... No film this year has moved me more with its humor, heart and humanity.”
- Rolling Stone.
Manchester by the Sea Manchester by the Sea
Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams star in this critically acclaimed drama from director Kenneth Lonergan, about a reclusive handyman who must face his painful past when he returns to his hometown after the sudden death of his beloved older brother.
festivals, awards Academy Awards for Best Actor and Original Screenplay.
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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.
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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.