Challenging our understanding of radicalisation and its reasons, The Empty Room is a personified portrayal of a global problem: a Belgian family is faced with the aftermath of the death of their 19-year-old son who had left to wage Jihad in Syria. Banding together with other parents in her situation, the mother fights against the silent disappearance of her son through the cracks of the judiciary system, demanding that his death be officially recognised.
The Empty Room La chambre vide
What's On
Silent Friend Silent Friend
Ildikó Enyedi
Tuesday, 26. 05. 2026 / 17:15 / Main Hall
A mighty old tree stands in the garden of a German university. Three eras, three human lives, and three clumsy yet sincere attempts at connection: with the world, with nature, and with oneself. A film by Ildikó Enyedi (On Body and Soul).
Shout or You Are Out Kdor ne skače
Boris Petkovič
Tuesday, 26. 05. 2026 / 18:00 / 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.
What Marielle Knows Was Marielle weiß
Frédéric Hambalek
Tuesday, 26. 05. 2026 / 20:15 / Main Hall
What would happen if your child suddenly knew everything about you? This funny and incisive social satire with a supernatural twist will make you rethink your family relationships.