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.
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Titina Titina
Kajsa Næss
Thursday, 09. 02. 2023 / 10:00 / Main Hall
Titina was a real dog who led an extra ordinary life, taking her from a harsh existence in Rome’s back alleys to a lofty view over the North Pole. Inspired by true events, the film works on different levels to make it enjoyable for both children and adults.
TÁR TÁR
Todd Field
Thursday, 09. 02. 2023 / 14:30 / Main Hall
Todd Field explores the shadows of power and fame and poses the eternal question: can we separate art from the artist? Cate Blanchett’s performance as a brilliant and ruthless conductor at the height of her career won her a well-earned Golden Globe and the Best Actress Award in Venice.
Aftersun Aftersun
Charlotte Wells
Thursday, 09. 02. 2023 / 17:45 / Main Hall
As she browsed through old family albums, the director was inspired to reflect on our inability to ever truly understand the complex inner lives of our loved ones. Her deeply personal, stylistically original and moving feature-length debut won over the critics at the Cannes festival and was included in numerous Best Film lists in of 2022.