31st Days of European Film

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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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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Discover the fascinating world of surrealist genius Salvador Dalí. After the screening of DAAAAAALI! you will be treated to discuss this exceptional artist and his work. What is Dalí's influence on current artistic trends? What can his inspiring surrealist work teach us about creativity and unconventional thinking? Come and listen to the story of the life and work of Salvador Dalí, which will bring us closer to his unique view of the world.

The guests will be the curator of the TIC Gallery and the university teacher Mgr. Marika Kupková, Ph.D. and writer and art theorist Silvie Šeborová.

Daaaaaali!

2023 77 min.

A young journalist (Anaïs Demoustier) tries to interview the extravagant artist Salvador Dalí. However, he is not interested in any interview - unless there is a big camera and crew. A comedy, surreal and fabulous, just like the best Dali paintings.

Sections: Film & Music

Country: France

Directed by: Quentin Dupieux

Starring: Anaïs Demoustier, Gilles Lellouche, Edouard Baer, Jonathan Cohen, Pio Marmaï, Romain Duris, Pierre Niney, Alain Chabat, Hakim Jemili, Didier Flamand

Language: French with English and Czech subtitles

Distributor: Film Europe

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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.

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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"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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

Blaga's Lesson

Urocite na Blaga

2023 114 min.

A retired former teacher is tricked by phone scammers. When she discovers that she has lost her life savings and especially the money for her late husband's grave, she faces many decisions that may shake her previously firm moral principles. Awards: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023 Winner Crystal Globe Best Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Actress International Competition - Eli Skorcheva 2023 Winner Prize of the Ecumenial Jury - Stephan Komandarev | Rome Film Fest 2023 Winner Grand Jury Prize - Stephan Komandarev | Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival 2023 Winner Best Film Award - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Screenwriter Award Best Screenplay -Stephan Komandarev, Simeon Ventsislavov 2023 Winner Best Actress - Eli Skorcheva 2023 Winner Best Cinematographer Award - Vesselin Hristov 2023 Winner Audience Award Best Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Special Award for Gerasim Georgiev - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner SBFD Award - Stephan Komandarev | PriFest - Prishtina International Film Festival 2023 Winner Best Balkan Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Director - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Actor - Eli Skorcheva | CinEast 2023 Winner Special Jury Prize Competition Programme - Feature Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Critics' Prize Competition Programme - Feature Film - Stephan Komandarev

Sections: Panorama

Country: Bulgaria / Germany

Directed by: Stefan Komandarev

Starring: Eli Skorčeva, Ivan Barnev, Stefan Denoljubov, Ivajlo Christov

Language: Bulgarian with English and Czech subtitles

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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.

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: <a href='https://lux-award.europarl.europa.eu/en '>luxaward.eu/en/ </a>. 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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Have you or your loved ones ever encountered the unfair practices of dishonest traders? Do you want to know what practices the so-called scammers are currently trying? Come to the screening of the film Blažiny lekce. After the film, subject matter experts will offer a deeper insight into various aspects of unethical behaviour in the sales environment.

The guests of the discussion will be Mgr. Gabriela Fialová, Director of the Inspectorate of the Czech Trade Inspection - Inspectorate for the Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian Regions, and Bc. Pavel Schweiner from the E-Safety project. The discussion will be moderated by Mrs. Anna Bangoura.

Blaga's Lesson

Urocite na Blaga

2023 114 min.

A retired former teacher is tricked by phone scammers. When she discovers that she has lost her life savings and especially the money for her late husband's grave, she faces many decisions that may shake her previously firm moral principles. Awards: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023 Winner Crystal Globe Best Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Actress International Competition - Eli Skorcheva 2023 Winner Prize of the Ecumenial Jury - Stephan Komandarev | Rome Film Fest 2023 Winner Grand Jury Prize - Stephan Komandarev | Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival 2023 Winner Best Film Award - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Screenwriter Award Best Screenplay -Stephan Komandarev, Simeon Ventsislavov 2023 Winner Best Actress - Eli Skorcheva 2023 Winner Best Cinematographer Award - Vesselin Hristov 2023 Winner Audience Award Best Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Special Award for Gerasim Georgiev - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner SBFD Award - Stephan Komandarev | PriFest - Prishtina International Film Festival 2023 Winner Best Balkan Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Director - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Best Actor - Eli Skorcheva | CinEast 2023 Winner Special Jury Prize Competition Programme - Feature Film - Stephan Komandarev 2023 Winner Critics' Prize Competition Programme - Feature Film - Stephan Komandarev

Sections: Panorama

Country: Bulgaria / Germany

Directed by: Stefan Komandarev

Starring: Eli Skorčeva, Ivan Barnev, Stefan Denoljubov, Ivajlo Christov

Language: Bulgarian with English and Czech subtitles

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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).

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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