Želimir Žilnik’s docu-drama, written in collaboration with his protagonists, follows the lives of refugees and migrants who are placed in asylum centres in Serbia after their dramatic journeys from war-torn and poverty-stricken areas of North Africa, Near and Middle East. Difficult travelling conditions, trafficking, human rights abuses – these are only some of the obstacles that refugees face on their long path to freedom. They go through a period of adaptation to life and social circumstances in Serbia but in most cases their goal is to reach one of the EU countries. Through the fates of individuals, the film traces the socio-political context in which the migrants find themselves.
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Tafiti – Across the Desert Tafiti – Across the Desert
Nina Wels
Sunday, 28. 06. 2026 / 17:00 / Main Hall
The Ugly Stepsister Den stygge stesøsteren
Emilie Blichfeldt
Sunday, 28. 06. 2026 / 19:00 / Main Hall
The naïve and awkward Elvira is preparing for the royal ball, where she will compete with her charming stepsister for the affections of the handsome prince. However, her transformation into a swan has devastating – and repulsive – consequences. This dark, grotesque reimagining of Cinderella earned the Norwegian director the Best Film award at Sitges.
Pillion Pillion
Harry Lighton
Sunday, 28. 06. 2026 / 21:20 / Main Hall
This explicit and raw yet surprisingly tender film challenges our notions of what an ideal relationship should look like. It won the Best Screenplay Award at Cannes.