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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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