The name means “rain” because its creator—the champagne-loving socialite Natalya Sindeeva—associates rain with freedom. Former business partner Vera Krichevskaya guides us through the story of Natasha and her wealthy husband Sasha. Through archive footage and interviews, we see the fairy-tale beginning, when Natasha saw her dream of an “optimistic channel” come true. But we also see how the state, under Vladimir Putin’s leadership, each year further tightens the thumbscrews on the free-spirited broadcaster.
F@ck This Job F@ck This Job
A fast-moving impression of the turbulent rise and fall of Russian TV channel Dozhd.
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The Tale of Silyan Prikaznata za Siljan
Tamara Kotevska
Saturday, 09. 05. 2026 / 19:00 / 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.
I Swear I Swear
Kirk Jones
Saturday, 09. 05. 2026 / 19:30 / Main Hall
A direct, moving, and often very funny film about the extraordinary life of John Davidson, an activist raising awareness of Tourette’s syndrome.
Mary Anning Mary Anning, chasseuse de fossils
Marcel Barelli
Sunday, 10. 05. 2026 / 11:15 / Small Hall
The animated film depicts palaeontologist Mary Anning at the age of twelve. A curious, brave and unruly girl who breaks the rules and norms of her time at a young age, she later becomes one of the first female scientists.