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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Maria Maria
Pablo Larraín
Sunday, 13. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Chilean director Pablo Larraín, known for Jackie and Spencer, returns with the third instalment of his unofficial trilogy about iconic, tragic women of the 20th century. The film imagines the last week in the life of the legendary opera diva Maria Callas as she struggles with the increasingly blurred lines between the celebrated ‘La Callas’ and the vulnerable, fragile Maria.
The Other Way Around Volveréis
Jonás Trueba
Monday, 14. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Is a “good” breakup possible? Spanish director Jonás Trueba’s film is a playful and witty nod to the classic remarriage comedies of the 1930s and 1940s, showing that separation can hold just as much love and hope as a reunion.
A Real Pain A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg
Tuesday, 15. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Two estranged cousins join a guided tour of Poland to pay tribute to their beloved grandmother. Oscar for the Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for Best Original Screenplay.