This documentary feature takes us on a journey through Slovenia, Croatia, Italy and Turkey, where we encounter men across generations who get together to play games in the same way as their ancestors once did. But the director's journey takes an unexpected turn when he experiences a creative crisis and turns the camera towards himself. Memories of childhood and images from an unfinished project combine in an ode to the absurdity of gesture.
Playing Men Playing Men
While filming a documentary about men and games, the director experiences a deep creative crisis. Memories of childhood and images from an unfinished project mix into this ode of the absurdity of gesture. Winner of the Vesna Award for Best Documentary.
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Pop Paper City Pop Paper City
Georgina Hurcombe
Saturday, 24. 01. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
Pop Paper City is the capital of a captivating paper world. Plom, Phoebe, Mae-Mae, Hooper, Zip, and Fly are a group of unique paper friends who live in Pop Paper City. Through their adventures, they find new ways to have fun together – such as cowboy adventures, pirate treasure hunts, and even exploring outer space!
Hola Frida Hola Frida
André Kadi, Karine Vézina
Saturday, 24. 01. 2026 / 11:30 / Main Hall
This playful and colourful film takes us into the world of the girl who would one day become the famous painter Frida Kahlo. Curious, imaginative and full of life, Frida turns every trial into an adventure.
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Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden
Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec
Saturday, 24. 01. 2026 / 12:00 / Small Hall
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.