Birdcalls
Malcom Sutherland, Canada, no dialogues, 2006
We hear the sounds of twelve different birds and see a hand trying to find signs, symbols, letters to contain what has been uttered.
The Little Bird and the Leaf
Lena von Döhren, Switzerland, no dialogues, 2012
It is winter. At the end of a branch hangs a single leaf. A little black bird comes along to water the leaf, but it falls off. The wind lifts the leaf and dances with it through the snowy wood. The little bird joins in, delighted. But the fiery red fox behind the tree is already licking his lips.
The Little Bird and the Bees
Lena von Döhren, Switzerland, no dialogues, 2020
It is springtime and The Little Bird is taking care of the first leaves on the tree. Then the blossoms open up one by one, and the bees coming buzzing along.
Woodpecker
Julia Ocker, Germany, no dialogues, 2022
The woodpecker needs to peck a lot of holes while trying to catch the cheeky red beetle.
Owl
Julia Ocker, Germany, 2022
Mother owl doesn't know whether she's coming or going.
How It Grows: Stork
Miha Kalan, Jernej Žmitek, Slovenia/Croatia, in Slovenian language, 2022
Something is moving in the nest on the high chimney. Little stork will fly into the world for the first time. On his way, he happily avoids all dangers and finds something to eat. But the best thing happens when he meets the beautiful eyes of a lady stork.
Birds' Stories Ptičje prigode
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Wisdom of Happiness Wisdom of Happiness
Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis
Wednesday, 16. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
With disarming wit, the Dalai Lama reflects on balancing millennia-old Tibetan Buddhist traditions with the contemporary values of our globalised society that now struggles to overcome violence and war while standing on the brink of environmental collapse. In this intimate heart-to-heart, the nearly 90-year-old Nobel Peace Laureate and the world’s greatest ambassador for compassion brings a timely message of hope. Wisdom of Happiness blends the Dalai Lama’s inspirational words with stirring images of our planet and newly unearthed archival footage.
Little Trouble Girls Kaj ti je deklica
Urška Djukić
Thursday, 17. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Urška Djukić’s (Granny’s Sexual Life) debut feature explores the power of girls’ voices to overturn traditional ideas and patriarchal patterns through the eyes of a shy and sensitive 16-year-old girl, Lucija. The opening film of the Perspectives Competition and winner of the FIPRESCI Award for Best First Film at this year’s Berlinale.
A Complete Unknown A Complete Unknown
James Mangold
Friday, 18. 07. 2025 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
A much-anticipated biographical drama about the rise of one of the most influential songwriters in history, who changed the course of American music.