The film by Matjaž Ivanišin (Karpopotnik, Playing Men) made its world premiere in the competitive section Cineasti del presente at the Locarno Festival.
Oroslan Oroslan
A man known as Oroslan dies in a small village in the Raba Valley. The news of his death quickly spreads among the villagers. Actions become words and words become stories. To cope with the loss, the villagers bring back Oroslan’s image by telling stories about his life.
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The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Saturday, 09. 05. 2026 / 19:00 / 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.
I Swear I Swear
Kirk Jones
Saturday, 09. 05. 2026 / 19:30 / Main Hall
A direct, moving, and often very funny film about the extraordinary life of John Davidson, an activist raising awareness of Tourette’s syndrome.
Mary Anning Mary Anning, chasseuse de fossils
Marcel Barelli
Sunday, 10. 05. 2026 / 11:15 / Small Hall
The animated film depicts palaeontologist Mary Anning at the age of twelve. A curious, brave and unruly girl who breaks the rules and norms of her time at a young age, she later becomes one of the first female scientists.