The cultural-culinary-intellectual force that was Anthony Bourdain exploded onto the scene in 2000 with the publication of his searing restaurant memoir Kitchen Confidential. From there was an unstoppable rise to Parts Unknown, No Reservations, and a place in the American cultural canon. Bourdain’s outsize personality, insatiable curiosity, and passion for food, travel, and culture tapped into a deeper humanity that resonated with viewers who felt that they knew him.
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The Old Oak The Old Oak
Ken Loach
Friday, 08. 11. 2024 / 15:50 / Main Hall
Ken Loach, the old oak of British social realism, in his characteristically fiery and emotionally direct style, calls for compassion and intercultural solidarity.
My Favourite Cake Keyke mahboobe man
Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Friday, 08. 11. 2024 / 18:20 / Main Hall
Seventy-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran after her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. However, as Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Savvusanna sõsarad
Anna Hints
Friday, 08. 11. 2024 / 19:30 / Small Hall
In the Estonian countryside, a group of women meet in a smoke sauna by a lake in the woods. In this intimate, deeply empathetic debut documentary by Anna Hints, in the safe darkness of the traditional smoke sauna, they share their deepest secrets and most personal experiences. Winner of the European Film Award for Best Documentary.