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The Eternal Memory La memoria infinita
Maite Alberdi
Wednesday, 06. 11. 2024 / 10:00 / Main Hall
The story of Paulina’s deep and uncompromising devotion and Augusto’s fierce struggle to preserve his identity is a heartbreaking and inspiring monument to the indestructible power of love. The film by Maite Alberdi (The Mole Agent) was nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary.
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Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Wednesday, 06. 11. 2024 / 18:00 / 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.
Four Daugthers Les filles d’Olfa
Kaouther Ben Hania
Wednesday, 06. 11. 2024 / 19:00 / Small Hall
Olfa is the mother of four daughters. One day, her two older daughters disappeared to join Islamic extremists. The director replaces them with actors. As the real women confront their traumatic past, the actors face ethical questions about its portrayal. This richly awarded documentary is a slow-burning study of family trauma and an intimate journey full of hope, rebellion, sisterly love and intergenerational transmission of suffering and violence.