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Artistic Director's Selection

  • The Teacher’s Lounge

    Das Lehrerzimmer

    DE/US, 2023, 98 min.; de, tr, pl, en / sk tit

    Director: Ilker Çatak

    Carla is a maths and sports teacher and is new not only to the school but also to work in general. As soon as she starts, she discovers that thefts are taking place. She could put up with this state…

  • Animal

    Animal

    GR/AT/BG/CY/RO, 2023, 116 min.; el, en, de / en sub / sk tit

    Director: Sofia Exarchou

    Under the Greek hot sun, animators at an all-inclusive island resort prepare for the busy tourist season. Kalia is the group leader. Paper decorations, glossy costumes, and dance shows fill the stage.

  • Between the Temples

    Between the Temples

    US, 2024, 111 min.; en / sk tit

    Director: Nathan Silver

    While Ben, a cantor at his Jewish temple who still lives with his two mothers, is losing his faith and his voice, his former music teacher Carla has decided to discover hers. These two lost souls, who are both teacher…

  • Trust

    Confidenza

    IT, 2024, 136 min.; it / en sub / sk tit

    Director: Daniele Luchetti

    Can love and fear coexist in a romantic relationship? Can being too close to your other half damage your life? Trust is about the unbalanced life of Pietro Vella, a teacher capable of being there for his students but not…

  • The Other Way Around

    Volveréis

    ES/FR, 2024, 114 min.; es / en sub / sk tit

    Director: Jonás Trueba

    After 15 years together, Ale and Alex have come up with the crazy idea of throwing a party to celebrate their recent break-up. While their close ones are quite skeptical, they seem to be sure of their decision. Or are…

  • The Dead Don’t Hurt (1/2)

    The Dead Don’t Hurt

    US/MX/UK, 2023, 129 min.; en, es, fr, da / cz tit

    Director: Viggo Mortensen

    French-Canadian Vivienne and Holger, a Danish immigrant, fall in love right before the start of the American Civil War. When he goes off to fight, she’s left to defend herself against the machinations of Weston Jeffries, an influential rancher. Returning…

  • Parthenope

    Parthenope

    IT/FR, 2024, 136 min.; it / cz tit

    Director: Paolo Sorrentino

    The captivating Parthenope may not just be a woman, but a myth or a siren. Born of sea foam in the Bay of Naples, she spends her youth searching for happiness, freedom and herself. She falls in love with the…

  • The Dead Don’t Hurt (2/2)

    The Dead Don’t Hurt

    US/MX/UK, 2023, 129 min.; en, es, fr, da / cz tit

    Director: Viggo Mortensen

    French-Canadian Vivienne and Holger, a Danish immigrant, fall in love right before the start of the American Civil War. When he goes off to fight, she’s left to defend herself against the machinations of Weston Jeffries, an influential rancher. Returning…