"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
IMDb Slovenian Film DatabaseThe DVD of the film is available in our Bookshop. (List of available DVDs in Slovene only)
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Premiere
Robot Dreams Robot Dreams
Pablo Berger
Saturday, 20. 04. 2024 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Without the use of words, this animated film manages to paint a colourful and warm story about the significance of friendship and loss.
The Eternal Memory La memoria infinita
Maite Alberdi
Saturday, 20. 04. 2024 / 18:30 / Small Hall
The story of Paulina’s deep and uncompromising devotion and Augusto’s fierce struggle to preserve his identity is a heartbreaking and inspiring monument to the indestructible power of love. The film by Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent) was nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary.
Radical Radical
Christopher Zalla
Saturday, 20. 04. 2024 / 19:00 / Main Hall
“There are so many people in the world who never get a chance. This is a story about what happens when they do.” Based on a true story about an unconventional Mexican teacher, Radical won the audience award at the Sundance Festival.