Based on the novel of the same name, the film follows Honka as he frequents his favorite bar, the “Golden Glove,” where schmaltzy German songs move the boozy bar hounds to tears and drinking is a reflex against pain and longing. There, Honka, a pitiful loser chasing after lonely women, keeps more than just secrets in the attic.
The Golden Glove Der goldene Handschuh
From acclaimed filmmaker Fatih Akin (Head-On, The Edge of Heaven, In The Fade) comes a gruesome tale of notorious German serial killer Fritz Honka who haunted Hamburg’s red lightdistrict in the 1970s.
cast Jonas Dassler, Margarethe Tiesel, Hark Bohm
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Pop Paper City Pop Paper City
Georgina Hurcombe
Saturday, 17. 01. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
Pop Paper City is the capital of a captivating paper world. Plom, Phoebe, Mae-Mae, Hooper, Zip, and Fly are a group of unique paper friends who live in Pop Paper City. Through their adventures, they find new ways to have fun together – such as cowboy adventures, pirate treasure hunts, and even exploring outer space!
Hola Frida Hola Frida
André Kadi, Karine Vézina
Saturday, 17. 01. 2026 / 11:30 / Main Hall
This playful and colourful film takes us into the world of the girl who would one day become the famous painter Frida Kahlo. Curious, imaginative and full of life, Frida turns every trial into an adventure.
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Tales from the Magic Garden Tales from the Magic Garden
Leon Vidmar, David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Jean-Claude Rozec
Saturday, 17. 01. 2026 / 13:15 / 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.