Another typical dry comedy from Corneliu Porumboiu (East of Bucharest; Police, Adjective), this time set in the most atypical location of the Romanian New Wave—the Canary Islands and Singapore. The film had its première in Cannes, while Slovenian audiences had the chance to see it as part of the Kings and Queens section of the Ljubljana International Film Festival. The Romanian candidate for the Academy Awards.
The Whistlers La Gomera
Police inspector Cristi arrives to the Canarian island of Gomera to meet Gilda, a femme fatale, and learn the ancient whistling language. But nothing is as it seems, and things don’t go as planned.
Photos
What's On
A Real Pain A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg
Wednesday, 05. 11. 2025 / 10:00 / Main Hall
Two estranged cousins join a guided tour of Poland to pay tribute to their beloved grandmother. Oscar for the Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
New Classmates Novi sošolci
Toni Cahunek
Wednesday, 05. 11. 2025 / 17:00 / Small Hall
Slovenia’s economy relies on workers from Kosovo. But how does society accept their children? The documentary New Classmates explores the background of Kosovar immigration and the challenges their children face integrating into a new country. It highlights the stories of four children of immigrant families and their parents, who face various obstacles due to their ethnic background and limited knowledge of the Slovenian language.
Sorry, Baby Sorry, Baby
Eva Victor
Wednesday, 05. 11. 2025 / 17:45 / Main Hall
An honest, warm, and surprisingly funny film about how to live with something you can never truly get over. A Sundance Festival sensation, winner of the Best Screenplay award there, and considered one of the best films of the year by numerous critics.