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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Hamnet Hamnet
Chloé Zhao
Tuesday, 03. 03. 2026 / 15:30 / Main Hall
Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) imagines how a tragedy from Shakespeare’s real life might have inspired the creation of his timeless masterpiece Hamlet. Starring the exceptional Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, the film is a moving story about love, loss, and the healing power of art.
Ungrateful Beings Nevděčné bytosti
Olmo Omerzu
Tuesday, 03. 03. 2026 / 18:10 / Main Hall
Slovenian director Olmo Omerzu (Family Film), based in the Czech Republic, returns with an original drama about a family in crisis, infused with subtle humour and unexpected narrative turns. The film had its world premiere in the main competition at the San Sebastián Film Festival.
Late Shift Heldin
Petra Volpe
Tuesday, 03. 03. 2026 / 20:30 / Main Hall
Shot with the pacing and tension of a thriller, Late Shift follows a single night in the working life of a nurse in an overcrowded Swiss hospital. Both gripping and compassionate, the film is a tribute to the extraordinary people who stand by us in the most vulnerable moments of our lives.