Ten-year-old Asalif and his mother have been displaced from their farmland on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the construction of a condominium. To fight back against those casting him out, Asalif taps into a fantasy of becoming his hero: the lion (“anbessa” in Amharic). Asalif uses his imagination to battle forces beyond his control. He must find the strength that resides in him in order to deal with the tides of change that are usurping a community, a country, and his own identity.
Anbessa Anbessa
Through an intimate coming-of-age story, Anbessa captures one boy taking on modernization on his own terms, revealing a unique and magical perspective on the myth of “progress”.
What's On
The Odyssey The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan
Thursday, 13. 08. 2026 / 17:30 / Main Hall
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Homer’s foundational saga with a stellar cast directed by Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) is one of the most anticipated movies this Summer. This mythic action epic was shot across the world using brand new film technology.
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A Private Life Vie privée
Rebecca Zlotowski
Thursday, 13. 08. 2026 / 21:00 / Main Hall
When prominent psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients, the news deeply shakes her. Convinced that it is a murder, she decides to investigate the matter.
The Love That Remains Ástin sem eftir er
Hlynur Pálmason
Friday, 14. 08. 2026 / 18:00 / Main Hall
An intimate look into the life of an Icelandic family as the parents navigate their separation. Featuring the director’s own children, the film explores the complexities of fading love and the impact of shared memories.