Hope Gap tracks the unravelling of three lives, through the stages of shock, disbelief and anger, to a resolution of sorts. A story of hope that is tender, funny and above all, true.
"The comedy and tragedy of the human condition."
- Rolling Stone
cast Annette Bening, Bill Nighy, Josh O'Connor
IMDbHope Gap tracks the unravelling of three lives, through the stages of shock, disbelief and anger, to a resolution of sorts. A story of hope that is tender, funny and above all, true.
"The comedy and tragedy of the human condition."
- Rolling Stone
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.
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.
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.