Internationally acclaimed director Jafar Panahi drives a cab through the vibrant streets of Tehran, picking up passengers. His camera, placed on the dashboard of his mobile film studio, captures a spirited slice of Iranian society while effortlessly redefining the borders of comedy, drama and cinema. “A film of quiet but profound outrage, laughing on the surface but howling in anger just beneath.” - Variety. Golden Berlin Bear winner. (Persian spoken)
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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.