»I wanted to rewrite the great History, the one that had forgotten to document the lives of women, the history of my great-grandmother, to fill in the gaps, to write inspiring characters whose heir I would be.«
– Carmen Jaquier
Thunder Foudre
Summer 1900, in a valley in southern Switzerland. Elisabeth, 17, is about to take her vows when the sudden death of her older sister forces her to leave the convent and return to the family farm she had left five years earlier. But Elisabeth is no longer a child. Stifled by the suffocating and strict rules of the village and obsessed by the mysteries surrounding her sister’s disappearance, she will fight for her right to experiment.
Photos
What's On
If You Are Afraid You Put Your Heart into Your Mouth and Smile Wenn du Angst hast nimmst du dein Herz in den Mund und lächelst
Marie Luise Lehner
Tuesday, 14. 07. 2026 / 19:00 / Main Hall
This film explores class differences, belonging, human closeness, and the search for identity – from shame to pride. It is a radically tender coming-of-age story accompanied by a wealth of fresh, alternative music.
Third World Treći svijet
Arsen Oremović
Tuesday, 14. 07. 2026 / 20:00 / Small Hall
Third World is more than just a documentary about Haustor, the legendary Zagreb band that left its mark on the former Yugoslavia’s music scene. It is the story of two creative opposites: Darko Rundek and Srđan Sacher. Through candid conversations, a studio reunion, and a wealth of archival material, the film reveals how the two artists’ sensitivity to the magic of everyday life once united their creative worlds – creating a third.
The Love That Remains Ástin sem eftir er
Hlynur Pálmason
Tuesday, 14. 07. 2026 / 21:00 / Main Hall
An intimate look into the life of an Icelandic family as the parents navigate their separation. Featuring the director’s own children, the film explores the complexities of fading love and the impact of shared memories.