31st Days of European Film

Club Zero

2023 110 min.

Miss Novakova (Mia Wasikowska) comes to a selective school with an ambitious plan: to teach children about the latest trend in mindful eating. After each bite, you need to breathe, so they will not only be healthier but also save the planet and destroy capitalism. A satirical and very topical thriller about the destructive power of authority and its magnetizing power during fragile adolescence.

Awards: European Film Awards 2023 Winner European Film Award European Original Score - Markus Binder | Cannes Film Festival 2023 Nominee Palme d'Or - Jessica Hausner | Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Official Fantàstic Competition Best Motion Picture - Jessica Hausner 2023 Winner Official Fantàstic Competition Best Music - Markus Binder

Sections: Tribute to Jessica Hausner

Country: Austria / United Kingdom / Germany / France / Denmark

Directed by: Jessica Hausner

Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Luke Barker, Ksenia Devriendt, Florence Baker, Samuel D Anderson, Gwen Currant, Sam Hoare, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Elsa Zylberstein

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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Lovely Rita

2001 80 min.

Fifteen-year-old Rita lives with her Catholic parents, and the strict upbringing reflects on her soul. Sex becomes the means of rebellion for Rita, who cannot find friends. Jessica Hausner's debut feature explores her central themes: personal isolation and the authoritarian power of religion.

Awards: European Film Awards 2001 Nominee European Film Award European Discovery - Jessica Hausner | Cannes Film Festival 2001 Nominee Un Certain Regard Award - Jessica Hausner | Viennale 2001 Winner Vienna Film Award - Jessica Hausner 2001 Winner FIPRESCI Prize - Special Mention - Jessica Hausner

Sections: Tribute to Jessica Hausner

Country: Austria / Germany

Directed by: Jessica Hausner

Starring: Barbara Osika, Christoph Bauer, Wolfgang Kostal, Rene Wanko

Language: German with English and Czech subtitles

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Hotel

2004 82 min.

Irene comes to work as a receptionist at a hotel in the Alps. She soon discovers that her predecessor, Eva, has disappeared under strange circumstances.Her colleagues also tend to avoid her, and loneliness and isolation from the outside world begin to weigh on Irene. She is then more and more attracted to Eva's troubled fate.

Awards: Cannes Film Festival 2004 Nominee Un Certain Regard Award - Jessica Hausner | Leeds International Film Festival 2005 Winner Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film in Silver - Jessica Hausner | Diagonale, Austria 2005 Winner Diagonale Grand Prize - Jessica Hausner

Sections: Tribute to Jessica Hausner

Country: Austria / Germany

Directed by: Jessica Hausner

Starring: Franziska Weisz, Birgit Minichmayr, Christopher Schärf, Hakon Hirzenberger, Regina Fritsch, Thomas Frank, Peter Strauß, Marlene Streeruwitz, Martina Poel

Language: German with English and Czech subtitles

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Lourdes

2009 96 min.

Christine, a lonely wheelchair user, goes on a trip to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes, famous for its miracles. Christine doesn't have much faith in them. But what is the surprise when she can move the next day? Director Jessica Hausner masterfully pulls the two strings of faith here: does it have a real power to heal, or is it all just false comfort?

Awards: European Film Awards 2010 Winner European Film Award European Actress - Sylvie Testud | Venice Film Festival 2009 Winner FIPRESCI Prize Competition - Jessica Hausner 2009 Winner SIGNIS Award - Jessica Hausner 2009 Winner Sergio Trasatti Award -Jessica Hausner 2009 Winner Brian Award - Jessica Hausner 2009 Nominee Golden Lion - Jessica Hausner | Viennale 2009 Winner Vienna Film Award Best Feature - Jessica Hausner | Warsaw International Film Festival 2009 Winner Grand Prix - Jessica Hausner | Guldbagge Awards 2011 Winner Guldbagge Best Foreign Film - Jessica Hausner | RiverRun International Film Festival 2010 Winner Jury Prize Best Cinematography - Martin Gschlacht

Sections: Tribute to Jessica Hausner

Country: Austria / France/ Germany

Directed by: Jessica Hausner

Starring: Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux, Elina Löwensohn, Bruno Todeschini, Gilette Barbier, Orsolya Tóth, Gerhard Liebmann, Linde Prelog, Petra Morzé, Jacques Pratoussy

Language: French with English and Czech subtitles

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Holly

2023 102 min.

Diffident fifteen-year-old Holly doesn't go to school. Soon, a fire breaks out there, and several students die in the flames. In a traumatized community of teachers, students, and parents, the word begins to spread that Holly predicted the fire. And many begin to seek her out to help them as well.

Awards: Venice Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Lion Best Film - Fien Troch

Sections: Panorama

Country: Belgium / Luxembourg / Netherland

Directed by: Fien Troch

Starring: Robbie Cleiren, Greet Verstraete, Els Deceukelier, Cathalina Geeraerts

Language: Dutch with English and Czech subtitles

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Day of Belgium

09.04. 8 p.m.

Hradec Králové - Bio Central

Before the screening of the film Holly, there will be a quiz focused on Belgian realities and a tasting of Belgian specialities - pralines, fries or Belgian beer - in Biu Central in Králové-Hradec.

The quiz starts at 6:00 p.m.; the movie begins at 8:00 p.m. The ticket can be purchased HERE (BUY).

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The Editorial Office

Redaktsiya

2024 126 min.

Young biologist Jura examines marmots. However, he witnesses a crime in the middle of the Kherson steppe. Jura offers information to the local newspaper but soon discovers that no one cares about truth and justice. Especially in a region where fake news rules, elections are manipulated, and everyone is preparing for Russian aggression.

Sections: Living Planet

Country: Ukraine / Germany / Slovakia / Czechia

Directed by: Roman Bondarchuk

Starring: Dmytro Bahnenko, Zhanna Ozirna, Rymma Ziubina, Andrii Kyrylchuk, Oleksandr Shmal

Language: Ukrainian and Russian with English and Czech subtitles

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Hungry Bear Tales: To the Pole!

Mlsné medvědí příběhy: Na pól!

2023 62 min.

Favourite bear friends embark on a new adventure. This time in winter. They don't hibernate and prefer to go to a popsicle festival somewhere on the pole. And all this on an empty stomach.

Sections: Living Planet

Country: Czech Republic

Directed by: Kateřina Karhánková, Alexandra Májová

Starring: David Novotný, Lukáš Příkazký, Pavla Tomicová, Jan Vondráček, Jan Cina, Zuzana Bydžovská, Filip Cíl, Sarah Haváčová, Pavel Neškudla, Barbora Hrzánová

Language: Czech with English subtitles

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Filmmaking workshops for children

06.04. 2 p.m.

Prague - Přítomnost

07.04. 3 p.m.

Prague - Světozor

Come to the festival with your children, and you will be rewarded with beautiful film experiences, but more minor and older children can learn a bit about the film trade, and maybe one day they will grow up to be skilled filmmakers. After the screenings of the films Hungry Bear Tales: To the Pole and Four Souls of the Coyote, together with our partners, we have prepared filmmaking workshops for children. Of course, there is also a favourable entrance fee.

We look forward to you.

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Rome

Möte i Rom

2023 95 min.

Gerda goes to Rome with her husband, Kristoffer, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. But when Gerda meets Johannes, her former professor, instead of celebrating her long marriage, she wanders the streets of the "eternal city" in search of her ancient and exciting youth.

Sections: Panorama

Country: Denmark / Swedew / Italy

Directed by: Niclas Bendixen

Starring: Bodil Jørgensen, Kristian Halken, Rolf Lassgård, Davide Iachini

Language: Danish with English and Czech subtitles

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Screening for seniors

08.04. 3 p.m.

Prague - Světozor

We invite all seniors to special afternoon screenings for reduced admission. From this year's film offer of the festival, we have selected two great films for you. Rome is about an elderly married couple who came to the Eternal City to celebrate their lifelong marriage. The Bulgarian film Blaga's Lesson is about a retired teacher who runs into fraudsters on the phone. After the screening, a discussion with experts is also prepared for you on unfair practices of dishonest traders, the so-called swindlers.

Ticket price for seniors: ROME 90 CZK / BLAGA'S LESSON 70 CZK.

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Superposition

2023 105 min.

Young parents and their son Nemo leave the big city. They find new energy for life and relationships in the wilderness by the lake, outside of all civilization. But then Nemo wanders off, and strangers appear on the other shore. The newly charged balance is gone. A psychological thriller with echoes of the Lynchian universe.

Awards: Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2023 Nominee Narcisse Award Best Feature Film - Karoline Lyngbye | HARPA Nordic Film Composers Award 2024 Nominee HARPA Nordic Film Composers Award Best Music - Pessi Levanto (composer)

Sections: First time

Country: Denmark

Directed by: Karoline Lyngbye

Starring: Marie Bach Hansen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Mihlo Olsen

Language: Danish with English and Czech subtitles

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Family Time

Mummola

2023 114 min.

Three generations of one family gather in a house in the middle of nature to celebrate Christmas. Holidays full of traditions, joy and hard-to-hide family hostility. Finnish debut about relationships as a hilarious black Christmas comedy.

Awards: Berlin International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Encounters Award - Tia Kouvo

2023 Nominee GWFF Best First Feature Award - Tia Kouvo (director), Jussi Rantamäki (producer), Emilia Haukka (producer) | Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Moon of Valencia Best Film - Tia Kouvo 2023 Winner Jury Prize Best Cinematography - Jesse Jalonen | Jussi Awards 2024 Nominee Jussi Best Film (Paras elokuva) - Jussi Rantamäki (producer), Emilia Haukka (producer) 2024 Nominee Jussi Best Direction (Paras ohjaus) - Tia Kouvo 2024 Nominee Jussi Best Leading Role (Paras pääosa) - Leena Uotila 2024 Nominee Jussi Best Supporting Role (Paras sivuosa) - Ria Kataja 2024 Nominee Jussi Best Supporting Role (Paras sivuosa) - Tom Wentzel | Lübeck Nordic Film Days 2023 Winner NDR Film Prize Best Feature Film - Tia Kouvo | Transilvania International Film Festival 2023 Winner Special Jury Award - Tia Kouvo | International Women's Film Festival Seoul 2023 Winner Discovery Award Best Film - Tia Kouvo | Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF) 2023 Winner RIGA IFF Award Best Film - Tia Kouvo | Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) 2023 Winner Jury Award Directors' Week - Tia Kouvo (director) 2023 Nominee Directors' Week Award - Tia Kouvo

Sections: First time

Country: Finland / Sweden

Directed by: Tia Kouvo

Starring: Ria Kataja, Elina Knihtilä, Jarkko Pajunen, Leena Uotila, Tom Wentzel, Sakari Topi

Language: Finnish with English and Czech subtitles

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The King of Algiers

Omar la fraise

2023 100 min.

Omar Strawberry is no longer the dreaded gangster he was when he was young. With his close friend Roger, he finds refuge in a luxurious villa in Algiers, where they are accompanied by a suitcase of stolen cocaine. A brilliantly cast romantic comedy with the hint of a charming gangster story.

Awards: Cannes Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Camera - Elias Belkeddar | Festival du nouveau cinéma 2023 Nominee Prix du Public Temps Ø - Elias Belkeddar

Sections: First time

Country: France

Directed by: Elias Belkeddar

Starring: Benoît Magimel, Reda Kateb, Meriem Amiar

Language: French with English and Czech subtitles

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Anselm

Anselm - Das Rauschen der Zeit

2023 93 min.

In his new documentary, director Wim Wenders portrays Anselm Kiefer, one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Rather than a classic biography, it is an aesthetically very captivating essay in which, in addition to the approach to the creative process, the creators give a glimpse into Kiefer's mind, his inspirations and his time.

Awards: Cannes Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Eye - Wim Wenders | International Documentary Association Cinema Eye Honors Ceremony, New York City 2024 Winner IDA Award Best Music Score - Leonard Küßner 2024 Nominee IDA Award Best Cinematography - Franz Lustig | Santa Fe International Film Festival 2023 Winner Audience Award Audience Choice Best Special Presentation Documentary Feature - Wim Wenders (Director) | CineLibri International Book and Movie Festival 2023 Winner CineLibri Award for Documentary Film Best Documentary - Wim Wenders | Columbus Film Critics Association 2024 Winner COFCA Award Best Documentary (Tied with Kokomo City (2023))

Sections: Panorama

Country: Germany

Directed by: Wim Wenders

Starring: Anselm Kiefer, Daniel Kiefer, Anton Wenders

Language: German with English and Czech subtitles

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Anselm Kiefer: Portrait of the artist

09.04. 5 p.m.

Ostrava - Minikino

A fascinating look into the work and life of the prominent architect and neo-expressionist artist Anselm Kiefer. His innovative approach to art, visionaryness, depth of thought, and the inspiring legacy he left in architecture is supported by film legend Wim Wenders with his directorial style. In addition, painter and university teacher Daniel Balabán will provide a professional introduction before the screening.

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The Teacher's Lounge

Das Lehrerzimmer

2023 96 min.

A novice math teacher, Carla, discovers that there is theft at her school. She tries to investigate but surprisingly meets with misunderstanding from her colleagues and parents. Faced with real life, Carla has to deal with her ideals.

The film competes for the LUX Audience Award. You can rate it until 14 April 2024 here: luxaward.eu/en/ . You may win the possibility to attend the LUX Audience Award Ceremony in Brussels on 16 April.

Screening in Bio Central (Hradec Králové) is FREE.

Awards: Academy Awards 2024 Nominee Oscar Best International Feature Film | Berlin International Film Festival 2023 Winner Label Europa Cinemas - Ilker Çatak 2023 Winner C.I.C.A.E. Award Panorama - Ilker Çatak | German Film Awards 2023 Winner Film Award in Gold Outstanding Feature Film - Ingo Fliess 2023 Winner Film Award in Gold Best Direction - Ilker Çatak 2023 Winner Film Award in Gold Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Leonie Benesch 2023 Winner Film Award in Gold Best Screenplay - Johannes Duncker, Ilker Çatak 2023 Winner Film Award in Gold Best Editing - Gesa Jäger

Sections: Panorama

Country: Germany

Directed by: Ilker Çatak

Starring: Leonie Benesch, Eva Löbau, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Anne-Kathrin Gummich, Leonard Stettnisch, Kathrin Wehlisch, Sarah Bauerett, Uygar Tamer

Language: German with English and Czech subtitles

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Mental health: Burnout at work

08.04. 8:30 p.m.

Brno - Kino Art

Come to a discussion about a topic that affects many of us - job burnout. During this discussion, which will take place after the film screening, we will focus on the reasons and symptoms of burnout and look for ways to prevent and solve this current problem. During the discussion, we will touch on various aspects, including work stress, work-life balance, and strategies for maintaining mental health. You have the opportunity to listen to the experiences and opinions of experts on this topic and get inspired to create a healthier work environment for yourself and your colleagues.

The guests of the discussion will be psychologists Mgr. Kateřina Ingrová and Mgr. Peter Zach. The moderator of the discussion will be Mrs. Eva Vášová.

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Animal

2023 116 min.

The coming season at the Greek holiday resort is heralded by the arrival of entertainers. Under the guidance of the seasoned Kalia, they gather to prepare an entertainment program for tourists. At the same time, Kalia discovers that she may be too old for dancing and steamy nights. But she can't stop in the spotlight.

Awards: Locarno International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Leopard Best Film - Sofia Exarchou 2023 Winner Best Performance - Dimitra Vlagopoulou | Thessaloniki Film Festival 2023 Winner Golden Alexander - Sofia Exarchou 2023 Winner Best Actress - Dimitra Vlagopoulou 2023 Winner Crew United Award Meet the Future - Sofia Exarchou | Vancouver International Film Festival 2023 Winner Vanguard Award - Sofia Exarchou | Festival Cinéma Méditerranéen de Bruxelles 2023 Winner Prix Cineuropa Compétition Officielle - Sofia Exarchou

Sections: Film & Music

Country: Greece / Austria / Romania / Cyprus / Bulgaria

Directed by: Sofia Exarchou

Starring: Dimitra Vlagopoulou, Voodoo Jürgens, Ahilleas Hariskos, Flomaria Papadaki

Language: Greece with English and Czech subtitles

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Four Souls of Coyote

Kojot négy lelke

2023 106 min.

An animated adventure from the North American steppes. Descendants of the original inhabitants meet at the sacred place to prevent the miners who want to run an oil pipeline there.

Awards: Kecskemet Animation Festival 2023 Winner Festival Award Best Feature Animation - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple 2023 Winner Special Award Audience Award- Áron Gauder, Réka Temple 2023 Winner Festival Award Best European Feature film - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple | Shanghai International Film Festival 2023 Winner Golden Goblet Best Animation Film - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple | Jaipur International Film Festival 2023 Winner International Competition Best Animation - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple | New Media Film Festival 2023 Winner Grand Prize Grand Prize Festival Award - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple | World of Film International Festival Glasgow (WOFF) 2023 Winner Festival Prize Best Feature Film - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple | Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2023 Winner Jury Award For a Feature Film - Áron Gauder 2023 Winner Jury Award Best Feature Film - Áron Gauder, Réka Temple

Sections: Living Planet

Country: Hungary

Directed by: Áron Gauder

Starring: Lorne Cardinal, Diontae Black, Danny Kramer, Stephanie Novak, Priscilla Landham,

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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Filmmaking workshops for children

06.04. 2 p.m.

Prague - Přítomnost

07.04. 3 p.m.

Prague - Světozor

Come to the festival with your children, and you will be rewarded with beautiful film experiences, but more minor and older children can learn a bit about the film trade, and maybe one day they will grow up to be skilled filmmakers. After the screenings of the films Hungry Bear Tales: To the Pole and Four Souls of the Coyote, together with our partners, we have prepared filmmaking workshops for children. Of course, there is also a favourable entrance fee.

We look forward to you.

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Without Air

Elfogy a levego

3023 105 min.

Ana, a young literature teacher, is popular among students for her openness. Now they are recommended Agnieszka Holland's film Total Eclipse about the relationship between the French poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine. But narrow-minded parents accuse Ana of spreading homosexual propaganda.

Awards: Warsaw International Film Festival 2023 Winner Competition 1-2 Award Best Film - Katalin Moldovai 2023 Winner Young FIPRESCI Jury Award Best Eastern European Debut Film - Katalin Moldovai 2023 Winner FIPRESCI Prize Best Film - Katalin Moldovai | Thessaloniki Film Festival 2023 Winner Best Actor Meet the Neighbors Competition - Soma Sándor | Arras Film Festival 2023 Winner Public Award - Katalin Moldovai

Sections: First time

Country: Hungary

Directed by: Katalin Moldovai

Starring: Sándor Soma, Ágnes Krásznahorkai, Tünde Skovrán, Ágnes Lőrincz, Zsolt Bölönyi, András Muhi, Barna Bokor, Eszter Tompa, Áron Dimény, Kincső Blénesi, Anna Szász

Language: Hungarian with English and Czech subtitles

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That They May Face The Rising Sun

2023 107 min.

Lyrical adaptation of the novel of the same name by the Irish author John McGahern. It takes place in the Irish countryside of the 80s. Townspeople Joe (Barry Ward) and Kate (Anna Bederke) move to a picturesque region of lakes and rolling hills. Joe grew up here, but the locals still perceive that the newcomers are from another world.

Sections: Panorama

Country: Ireland / Great Britain

Directed by: Pat Collins

Starring: Barry Ward, Anna Bederke, Ruth McCabe, Lalor Roddy, Sean McGinley, John Olohan, Brendan Conroy

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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La Chimera

La chimera

2023 130 min.

Arthur (Josh O'Connor) has an unusual gift - he can recognize the places where ancient Etruscan treasures are hidden. While he alone searches for his lost love, his friends use rare abilities to become fabulously wealthy.

Awards: European Film Awards 2023 Nominee European Film Award European Actor - Josh O'Connor 2023 Winner European Film Award European Production Designer - Emita Frigato | Cannes Film Festival 2023 Nominee Palme d'Or - Alice Rohrwacher | Chicago International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Gold Hugo Best Feature - Alice Rohrwacher 2023 Winner Silver Hugo Best Cinematography - Hélène Louvart 2023 Winner Silver Hugo Best Ensemble Cast Performance - Josh O'Connor, Isabella Rossellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato

Sections: Panorama

Country: Italy / France / Switzerland

Directed by: Alice Rohrwacher

Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Josh O'Connor, Alba Rohrwacher, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Francesca Carrain, Milutin Dapčevič, Luca Chikovani

Language: Italian and English with Czech subtitles

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Sweet Dreams

2023 102 min.

A sugar plantation somewhere in the Dutch East Indies. After the sudden death of the owner, Jan, his wife Agathe advocates for the return of son Cornelius from Europe to take over the family business. But Siti, a native maid who gave birth to Jan's illegitimate son, opposes this. A satire in the style of Ruben Östlund's pictures from colonial times.

Awards: Locarno International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Leopard Best Film - Ena Sendijarevic 2023 Winner Best Performance - Renée Soutendijk | Nederlands Film Festival 2023 Winner Golden Calf Best Leading Role (Beste Hoofdrol) - Renée Soutendijk 2023 Winner Golden Calf Best Film (Beste Lange Speelfilm) - Erik Glijnis 2023 Winner Golden Calf Best Director of a Feature Film (Beste Regie) - Ena Sendijarevic 2023 Winner Golden Calf Best Supporting Role (Beste Bijrol) - Florian Myjer 2023 Winner Golden Calf Best Cinematography (Beste Camera) - Emo Weemhoff | Chicago International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Gold Hugo New Directors Competition - Ena Sendijarevic 2023 Winner Silver Hugo New Directors Competition - Ena Sendijarevic | Palm Springs International Film Festival 2024 Nominee FIPRESCI Prize Best Foreign Language Film - Ena Sendijarevic 2024 Winner Directors to Watch - Ena Sendijarevic

Sections: Panorama

Country: Netherland / Indonesia / Sweden

Directed by: Ena Sendijarević

Starring: Renée Soutendijk, Hans Dagelet, Lisa Zweerman, Peter Faber, Muhammad Khan, Bart Klever, Verdi Solaiman, Chris Nietvelt

Language: Dutch with English and Czech subtitles

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The Last Spark of Hope

W nich cała nadzieja

2022 88 min.

After the climate wars, the Earth is destroyed and almost uninhabited. However, Ewa lives with her faithful military robot on a barren hill above the poisonous waste. He won't let anyone in who doesn't know the password. But what if not even Ewa knows it?

Awards: Polish Film Festival 2023 Nominee Microbudget Film Competition Best Film - Piotr Biedron

2023 Microbudget Film Competition Honorable Mention - Piotr Biedron 2023 "Atmospheric Film" Award for the Most Eco-Friendly Production Out of Competition - Piotr Biedron | International Science-Fiction Film Festival, Trieste, Italy 2023 Méliès d'Argent Best Feature Film - Piotr Biedron

Sections: Living Planet

Country: Poland

Directed by: Piotr Biedroń

Starring: Magdalena Wieczorek, Jakub Gierszał, Ignacy Liss, Margaret, Magdalena Różczka, Oskar Grzegorzewski, Sebastian Dela, Szymon Piotr Warszawski

Language: Polish with English and Czech subtitles

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Scarborn

Kos

2023 120 min.

General Tadeusz Kościuszko returned to Poland in 1794, planning an uprising against the Russians. He mobilizes the nobility and the peasants, but the stubborn Russian captain Dunin is already after him. Wild historical action that is comparable to Django Unchained.

Awards: Polish Film Festival 2023 Golden Lions Best Film - Pawel Maslona (director)Leszek Bodzak (producer)Aneta Cebula-Hickinbotham (producer) 2023 Best Editing - Piotr Kmiecik (editor) 2023 Best Make-Up - Aneta Brzozowska (makeup artist) 2023 Best Supporting Actor - Robert Wieckiewicz (actor) 2023 Casting Directing Award - Nadia Lebik (casting director) 2023 Journalists Awards Best Film - Pawel Maslona (director) 2023 Winner Youth Jury Awards Best Feature Film - Pawel Maslona (director) 2023 Winner Award of Festivals and Reviews of the Polish Film Abroad Best Feature Film -Pawel Maslona (director) 2023 Winner Award of the Network of Studio and Local Cinemas Best Film - Pawel Maslona (director) | Polish Film Awards 2024 Nominee Eagle Discovery of Year (Odkrycie roku) - Michal A. Zielinski (writer) 2024 Eagle Best Sound (Najlepszy Dzwiek) - Radoslaw Ochnio (sound designer), Adam Szlenda (sound designer), Filip Krzemien (sound designer) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Makeup (Najlepsza Charakteryzacja) - Aneta Brzozowska (makeup artist) 2024 Eagle Best Costume Design (Najlepsze Kostiumy) - Dorota Roqueplo (costume designer) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Production Design (Najlepsza Scenografia) - Anna Anosowicz (production designer) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Editing (Najlepszy Montaz) -Piotr Kmiecik (editor) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Supporting Actress (Najlepsza Drugoplanowa Rola Kobieca) - Agnieszka Grochowska (actress) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Supporting Actor (Najlepsza Drugoplanowa Rola Meska) - Jacek Braciak (actor) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Supporting Actor (Najlepsza Drugoplanowa Rola Meska) - Robert Wieckiewicz (actor) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Supporting Actor (Najlepsza Drugoplanowa Rola Meska) - Piotr Pacek (actor) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Film Score (Najlepsza Muzyka) - Mikolaj Trzaska (composer) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Cinematography (Najlepsze Zdjecia) - Piotr Sobocinski Jr. (cinematographer) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Actor (Najlepsza Glówna Rola Meska) - Bartosz Bielenia (actor) 2024 Eagle Best Screenplay (Najlepszy Scenariusz) - Michal A. Zielinski (writer) 2024 Eagle Best Director (Najlepsza Rezyseria) - Pawel Maslona (director) 2024 Nominee Eagle Best Film (Najlepszy Film) - Pawel Maslona (director)

Sections: Panorama

Country: Poland

Directed by: Pawel Maslona

Starring: Bartosz Bielenia, Jacek Braciak, Jason Mitchell, Robert Więckiewicz, Agnieszka Grochowska, Piotr Pacek, Andrzej Seweryn, Joanna Szczepkowska

Language: Polish with English and Czech subtitles

Distributor: Film Europe

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Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

Nu aștepta prea mult de la sfârșitul lumii

2023 123 min.

An overworked production assistant travels around Bucharest to film candidates for a promotional video on occupational safety. Everything is going smoothly until one of the men confides in a shocking confession. A grotesque account of a time ruled by TikTok and wild capitalism.

Awards: Locarno IFF 2023 Winner Special Jury Prize - International competition | Chicago International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Gold Hugo Best Feature - Radu Jude 2023 Winner Silver Hugo Best Performance - Ilinca Manolache | Gijón International Film Festival 2023 Winner Albar Best Film - Radu Jude | International Cinephile Society Awards 2024 Winner ICS Award Best Breakthrough Performance - Ilinca Manolache | Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival 2023 Winner Special Jury Award Film - Radu Jude 2023 Nominee Best Film Award Official Competition - Radu Jude | Montclair Film Festival (MFF) 2023 Winner Fiction Feature Competition - Radu Jude | Allywood Film Critics Association Awards 2024 Winner Golden Elm Award Top Ten Foreign Language Film

Sections: Panorama

Country: Romania / France / Luxemburg / Croatia

Directed by: Radu Jude

Starring: Ilinca Manolache, Nina Hoss, Dorina Lazar, Sofia Nicolaescu, Katia Pascariu, Uwe Boll, Rodica Negrea, Șerban Pavlu, Nicodim Ungureanu, Andi Vasluianu

Language: Romanian with Czech and English subtitles

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Solitude

Einvera

2023 75 min.

Old Gunnar has to leave his lonely house because it stands in the way of a new dam. Gunnar moves to the city, where he befriends a ten-year-old boy from the neighbourhood. He immediately faces suspicion from his parents.

Sections: First time

Country: Island / Slovakia

Directed by: Ninna Pálmadóttir

Starring: Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Language: Icelandic with English and Czech subtitles

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Slides: Scootering around Iceland

09.04. 6:15 p.m.

Prague - Světozor

"With a scooter to Iceland? Why not! Talking about how I went alone for the first time on my scooter on an expedition to the least suitable place for scootering. An expedition to the land of wind, bloody birds and steep hills. But also breathtaking views around every bend, hot lakes, waterfalls, puffins and much more."

Veronika Jiříčková

She is considered to be quite a normally abnormal person who has restless legs. In translation, this means that her desire to discover the beauty of our planet will not leave her alone for a while. She is a trained traveller and recreologist, a guide at Kudrnů and a web developer. The absolute best of all is when travelling or somewhere in nature. On a scooter, on foot, running, on a boat... Just whatever is at hand.

Her scooter career began in 2018 when she went on her first expedition with her straight to the best place in the world - Iceland. Since then, she has also gone on a pilgrimage to Rome, around the Czech Republic, along the Polish and Irish coasts, and her last journey led around the island of Cuba.

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They Shot the Piano Player

Dispararon al pianista

2023 103 min.

An American journalist arrives in Brazil to try to uncover the mysterious disappearance of the talented pianist Tenorio Jr. The animated story based on true events connects the emergence of the bossa nova genre and the historical events of the 60s and 70s when totalitarian regimes reigned in South America.

Awards: Goya Awards 2024 Nominee Goya Best Animated Film - Cristina Huete, Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal

Sections: Film & Music

Country: Spain / France / Netherland

Directed by: Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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Paradise is Burning

Paradiset brinner

2023 108 min.

Teenage Laura takes care of her two younger sisters while her mother is away for an extended period. The carefree summer melts away when the welfare office comes calling. Laura needs to find someone quickly who will at least pretend to be her mom.

Awards: Venice Film Festival 2023 Nominee Venice Horizons Award Best Film - Mika Gustafson 2023 Winner Venice Horizons Award Best Director - Mika Gustafson 2023 Winner Authors under 40 Award Best Screenwriting - Mika Gustafson | Guldbagge Awards 2024 Winner Guldbagge Best Film - Nima Yousefi 2024 Winner Guldbagge Best Production Design - Catharina Nyqvist Ehrnrooth 2024 Nominee Guldbagge Best Make-up - Kaisa Pätilä | London Film Festival 2023 Winner Sutherland Award First Feature Competition - Mika Gustafson | Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival 2023 Winner Special Jury Award Performance - Bianca Delbravo 2023 Nominee Best Film Award Official Competition - Mika Gustafson

Sections: First time

Country: Sweden / Italy / Denmark / Finland

Directed by: Mika Gustafson

Starring: Marta Oldenburg, Mitja Sirén, Ida Engvoll

Language: Swedish with English and Czech subtitles

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Mental Hygiene by Aleš Stuchlý

06.04. 6 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

05.04. 9 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

07.04. 6 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

09.04. 6:30 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

Uncompromising film critic, music and festival dramaturg, presenter of the radio podcast Čelisti and leading psychosomatician Aleš Stuchlý has been leading a successful curatorial block of healing screenings called Mental Hygiene for the fifth year. Top films with insightful introductions and maximum side effects, the possibility of a personal therapeutic session after the closing credits in the form of heated discussions with fresh guests, all in his home theatre, Edison Filmhub.

Over five days, Aleš and his guests will present four films from the Days of European Film festival program that will cleanse your body and soul - Quentin Dupieux's surrealist novel Daaaaaalí!, the captivating Bulgarian drama Blažiny lekce, the three-hour art spectacle of the Turkish master of long shots and psychological conversations, Nuri Bilge Ceylan Tired hope and the award-winning social debut of the Swedish director Mika Gustafson Paradise in flames in Venice.

Among the guests will be film critic Kamil Fila, director Jan Vejnar, and foreign filmmakers themselves. After Friday's screening, cinema-goers will be treated to a unique DJ set, where the electrified energies of Iva Osmibitová and Vít Kentusák will intersect.

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A Tiger in Paradise

2023 78 min.

The musician José González experienced several psychoses during which he could not distinguish the real world from his imagination. After becoming a father, he wants to take care of himself. He follows a strict routine and studies scientific theories. Director Mikel Cee Karlsson made a fascinating surreal film on the border between fiction and documentary.

Awards CPH:DOX 2023 Nominee CPH:DOX Award - Mikel Cee Karlsson | Oslo Pix 2023 Nominee Oslo Grand Pix Best Documentary - Mikel Cee Karlsson (Director) | MakeDox Creative Documentary Film Festival 2023 Nominee Best Film Best Film - Mikel Cee Karlsson | Porto/Post/Doc Film & Media Festival 2023 Nominee Grande Prémio Vicente Pinto de Abreu International Competition - Mikel Cee Karlsson

Sections: Film & Music

Country: Sweden

Directed by: Mikel Cee Karlsson

Starring: José González

Language: Swedish with English and Czech subtitles

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Manga d'Terra

2023 96 min.

A musical about 20-year-old Rose, who leaves two children in Cape Verde and tries to secure them better from Lisbon. Here, however, life awaits her among gangs and police violence. Rosa then finds solace in fat beats and fragile vocals.

Awards: "Locarno International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Golden Leopard Best Film - Basil da Cunha"

Sections: Film & Music

Country: Portugal / Switzerland

Directed by: Basil da Cunha

Starring: Lucinda Brito, Eliana Rosa, Evandro Pereira, Nunha Gomes, Vera Semedo

Language: Portuguese with English and Czech subtitles

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About Dry Grasses

Kuru Otlar Üstüne

2023 197 min.

The king of slowness, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, made a masterful drama from rural Anatolia. A young village teacher has been waiting to be transferred to Istanbul for four years. He stops hoping when he meets Nuray, a colleague who helps him find his lost faith.

Awards: "Cannes Film Festival2023 Nominee Palme d'Or - Nuri Bilge Ceylan 2023 Winner Best Actress - Merve Dizdar | Chicago International Film Festival 2023 Nominee Gold Hugo Best Feature - Nuri Bilge Ceylan 2023 Winner Silver Hugo Best Supporting Performance - Ece Bagci | Lumiere Awards, France 2024 Winner Lumiere Award Best International Coproduction - Nuri Bilge Ceylan | International Cinematographers' Film Festival Manaki Brothers 2023 Winner Golden Camera 300 - Cevahir SahinKürsat Üresin"

Sections: Panorama

Country: Turkey / France / Germany / Sweden

Directed by: Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Starring: Deniz Celiloğlu, Merve Dizdar, Musab Ekici, Ece Bagci, Yüksel Aksu, Münir Can Cindoruk, Onur Berk Arslanoglu

Language: Turkish with Czech and English subtitles

Side event (only for selected shows)

Mental Hygiene by Aleš Stuchlý

06.04. 6 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

05.04. 9 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

07.04. 6 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

09.04. 6:30 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

Uncompromising film critic, music and festival dramaturg, presenter of the radio podcast Čelisti and leading psychosomatician Aleš Stuchlý has been leading a successful curatorial block of healing screenings called Mental Hygiene for the fifth year. Top films with insightful introductions and maximum side effects, the possibility of a personal therapeutic session after the closing credits in the form of heated discussions with fresh guests, all in his home theatre, Edison Filmhub.

Over five days, Aleš and his guests will present four films from the Days of European Film festival program that will cleanse your body and soul - Quentin Dupieux's surrealist novel Daaaaaalí!, the captivating Bulgarian drama Blažiny lekce, the three-hour art spectacle of the Turkish master of long shots and psychological conversations, Nuri Bilge Ceylan Tired hope and the award-winning social debut of the Swedish director Mika Gustafson Paradise in flames in Venice.

Among the guests will be film critic Kamil Fila, director Jan Vejnar, and foreign filmmakers themselves. After Friday's screening, cinema-goers will be treated to a unique DJ set, where the electrified energies of Iva Osmibitová and Vít Kentusák will intersect.

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Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin

2023 92 min.

An intimate portrait of musician Pete Doherty, founder of one of the most famous early millennium island bands, The Libertines. It mainly focuses on Doherty's struggle with his demons and addictions.

Sections: Film & Music

Country: Great Britain

Directed by: Katia de Vidas

Starring: Pete Doherty

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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Fashion Reimagined

2022 100 min.

Fashion designer Amy Powney is also the daughter of environmental activists. That's why she decided to design a collection that aims to be considerate of nature and the environment - which is certainly rare in the industry.

Awards: British Independent Film Awards 2022 Nominee British Independent Film Award Best Debut Director - Feature Documentary - Becky Hutner | Woods Hole Film Festival 2022 Winner Jury Prize Best Documentary Feature - Becky Hutner | Rockport Film Festival, US 2022 Winner Jury Award Best Documentary Feature - Becky Hutner | Hamptons Doc Fest 2022 Winner Festival Prize Environmental Award - Becky Hutner"

Sections: Living Planet

Country: Great Britain

Directed by: Becky Hutner

Starring: Chloe Marks, Amy Powney

Language: English with Czech subtitles

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Jiří Kalfař: For a better future

05.04. 6:15 p.m.

Prague - Edison Filmhub

The prominent and globally successful Czech fashion designer Jiří Kalfař will come to the documentary film Fashion Reimagined screening. After the screening, he will guide us through the ecological and ethical approach in the clothing industry. The talk promises an inspiring look into the future of fashion combined with a responsible attitude towards the environment and animal protection. The guests of the discussion will also be representatives of the Voice of Animals organization, which has been dedicated to strengthening the protection and rights of animals for a long time. The conversation is moderated by the successful Czech model and influencer Jitka Nováčková.

The start of the debate after the film will be around 8 p.m.

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