Afraid of being left alone as the youngest of the family, Sam begins his own made up aloneness training during his holiday on the Dutch island of Terschelling. But by meeting the elusive Tess, who keeps a big secret, he is drawn into an adventure that makes him realize that he should cherish his family instead of fleeing. Sam makes a drastic decision that puts his special friendship with Tess at risk and will change Tess' life forever.
My Extraordinary Summer with Tess Mijn bijzonder rare week met Tess
A heart-warming tale about coming of age and friendship based on the eponymous novel by Anna Woltz. After its Berlinale premiere My Extraordinary Summer with Tess became this year’s festival favourite.
What's On
Additional Screening
Whites Wash at Ninety Belo se pere na devetdeset
Marko Naberšnik
Tuesday, 31. 03. 2026 / 14:30 / Main Hall
A film adaptation of the bestselling novel by Bronja Žakelj, in which the author recounts her own life story. Set in Ljubljana in the 1980s, the film is a touching, humorous, and inspiring tale of growing up, loss, and survival.
The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Tuesday, 31. 03. 2026 / 16:30 / 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.
The Thirsting One / The Thirsty One Pyaasa
Guru Dutt
Tuesday, 31. 03. 2026 / 17:30 / Main Hall
A timeless masterpiece from the heyday of Indian cinema, this melodrama chronicles the journey of an artist grappling with a sense of alienation in a world driven by materialism.