"With [this] extraordinarily poetic work, Bozic is putting himself forward as a new voice in contemporary Slovenian cinema."
- Cineuropa.
The Vesna award winner for best Slovenian film had its world premiere at the Toronto film fest.
Stories From The Chestnut Woods Zgodbe iz kostanjevih gozdov
In a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia in the mid-20th century, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart in search of a new life across the ocean. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy fairy tale on loss, regret and the power of imagination.
cast Massimo De Francovich, Ivana Roščić, Giusi Merli, Tomi Janežič, Anita Kravos, Nataša Keser, Janja Majzelj, Marko Brecelj, Matija Solce, Janez Škof
IMDbThe DVD of the film is available in our Bookshop. (List of available DVDs in Slovene only)
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Sentimental Value Affeksjonsverdi
Joachim Trier
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 16:00 / Main Hall
After the success of The Worst Person in the World, Joachim Trier returns with an intimate and deeply moving story about family, memory, and the unifying power of art. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in Cannes and nominated for eight Golden Globes.
The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 17:50 / Small Hall
Inspired by ancient myths and folk tales, Tamara Kotevska’s film is a moving documentary fairy tale about a farmer and his unique bond with a white stork.
The Young Mother's Home Jeunes mères
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Friday, 27. 03. 2026 / 18:45 / Main Hall
Belgian masters of social realism intertwine the stories of these five girls facing the challenges of premature motherhood. Winner of the Best Screenplay Award at Cannes.