A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria, as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, while cataclysmic conflict rises around her.
For Sama For Sama
For Sama is both an intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.
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Aleque & Issay Aleque & Issay
Tora Mkandawire Mårtens
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 10:00 / Main Hall
The film follows three-year-old twins who have just moved from Sweden to China, consistently maintaining a child’s-eye perspective, keeping the camera at their level.
Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden
Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 13:00 / Small Hall
Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.
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Miss Boots Mlle Bottine
Yan Lanouette Turgeon
Saturday, 22. 11. 2025 / 15:00 / Main Hall
A funny and moving tale of an unlikely bond that brings two lonely souls together in a story full of humour, creativity, and warmth. A film that will charm both children and adults alike.