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”.
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Animal Tales of Christmas Magic Le Grand Noël des animaux
več avtoric
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 14:20 / Main Hall
Enchanting stories unfold in Animal Tales of Christmas Magic, where festive wonders come to life. Delve into these heartwarming and modern tales as animals embark on spellbinding journeys from France to Japan to the Far North and its northern lights, spreading joy and generosity.
The Substance The Substance
Coralie Fargeat
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 16:10 / Main Hall
A blood-soaked body-horror film about the quest for eternal youth. Best Screenplay Award at Cannes and Demi Moore’s triumphant comeback.
Cent’anni Cent’anni
Maja Doroteja Prelog
Sunday, 22. 12. 2024 / 18:00 / Small Hall
An emotional rollercoaster with heart-wrenching confessions and poetic visuals in the midst of beautiful natural sceneries, an unfiltered testament to love and change.