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
Deaf Sorda
Eva Libertad
Wednesday, 20. 05. 2026 / 16:10 / Main Hall
An intimate family story that explores the complex relationship between two worlds—amidst inclusion and alienation, connection and love, as well as numerous conflicts and misunderstandings.
Whispers in the Woods Le chant des forêts
Vincent Munier
Wednesday, 20. 05. 2026 / 18:20 / Main Hall
Shout or You Are Out Kdor ne skače
Boris Petkovič
Wednesday, 20. 05. 2026 / 19:40 / Small Hall
The cries and echoes of the Slovenian national consciousness, expressed through sport, memory and collective emotion. Drawing on archival footage, personal anecdotes and social reflection, this documentary explores how a nation is shaped through supporting a team – and what, and who, is left behind.