Claudia decides to investigate her grand mother’s past, who recently passed away. Through a letter, she comes to Marlene, an old German lady who lives in Brazil and keeps her memories inside a pool without water. During the visit, the old lady reveals details of her life that intersect with Claudia’s grandmother’s past, a German fugitive of the 2nd World War.
Pool is about gay persecution during the Nazi period and the achievement of LGBT civil rights in contemporary History.
Srđan Kovačević
Tuesday, 27. 10. 2026 / 19:00 / Small Hall
A film about the dark side of modern Europe, but also about genuine union work and solidarity, which, despite everything, is still possible. Winner of the Audience Award and the Golden Arena for Best Director in Pula.
Alex Camilleri
Tuesday, 27. 10. 2026 / 20:00 / Main Hall
When Mar’s estranged mother passes away, she sees her way out of Malta by selling off her inheritance: three pieces of farmland in the countryside. On her journey to claim her land, she meets Nenu, a spirited 80-year-old għana singer whose vibrant folk music pulls her into the colourful traditions of the island she’s been so eager to escape… Directed by the Maltese-American filmmaker Alex Camilleri (Luzzu).
Karsten Kiilerich, Stine Marie Buhl
Wednesday, 28. 10. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
When Mumbo Jumbo magically grows giant, he has to go on a perilous journey with his three friends to get back to himself.