In 37 BC, a young Illyrian named Volsus joins a Roman unit whose encounters with local, supposedly subjugated Illyrian tribes turn its seemingly simple task of collecting taxes into a perilous journey full of unexpected twists. Through the eyes of the youngster, regarded by the Romans as a primitive barbarian, we see an archaic, emotional world of quaint and brutal laws and traditions, not all that different from our own.
Illyricvm Illyricvm
Through the eyes of a young Illyrian, a Croatian director shows an ancient world of brutality not all that different from our own.
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Sorry, Baby Sorry, Baby
Eva Victor
Wednesday, 29. 07. 2026 / 21:30 / The Ljubljana Castle
Agnes feels stuck. Unlike her best friend, Lydie, who’s moved to New York and is now expecting a baby, Agnes still lives in the New England house they once shared as graduate students, now working as a professor at her alma mater. A ‘bad thing’ happened to Agnes a few years ago and, since then, despite her best efforts, life hasn’t got back on track…
The Songbirds' Secret Le Secret des mésanges
Antoine Lanciaux
Thursday, 30. 07. 2026 / 10:00 / Main Hall
When 9-year-old Lucie arrives for a vacation in a small town, she has no idea of the adventures ahead. Beautiful paper-cut animation.
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The Odyssey The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan
Thursday, 30. 07. 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.